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The beginning of "hell" - 3 2008-06-27 17:01:00 Hyperacusis (second part)I had to stop working completely. My sensitivity to sounds prevented me from listening to music, watching TV (with sound), nor even using the computer, which produced a sound that was hurtful when its fan went on. I couldn’t use the microwave, nor even stand close to the refrigerator when its fan was running. When I was exposed to these sounds the bussing increased s
The beginning of "hell" - 2 2008-06-24 14:19:00 Hyperacusis The sensitivity to noise and sounds in general remained at a high level, reason for which I attempted to protect myself by using foam earplugs. I used this protection throughout the day, because in the house that I live in (third floor) there were constant noises coming from the floors bellow, from the neighbors and from the street. Besides, there was constant air traffic. I a
The beginning of "hell" - 1 2008-06-21 18:16:00 When I returned to my country I was in a much better shape. My sensibility and buzzing had reduced considerably. However, the next year, following another acute exposure to sound, which took place at my house, the buzzing and my sensitivity problems returned. In 2006, following several unexpected exposures to high sounds due to my musical activity, and also because of the extremely loud noise
Üdvözlök mindenkit 2008-06-21 17:56:00 Barátaim, ezt a blog-ot azért hoztam létre, hogy megosszam veletek az én hallásérzékenységemmel való együttélésemet, ami már több éve tart. De mit is jelent hallásérzékenységben szenvedni? Próbáljátok elképzelni az edények csörömpölését, a víz zubogását zuhanyozás közben, vagy egy párbeszédet két ember kötött, úgy mintha hangszóróval beszélnének a f
An unexpected recovery 2008-06-19 21:39:00 In 2004 I got a scholarship to study korean language and culture in Seoul (South Korea) for four months. When I left my country I was using earplugs, but when I returned I had already stopped wearing them. What it had happened was that Seoul, a smaller city than Lima but with more population and vehicles, had very low environmental noise. It was so quiet in comparison that seemed to be a g
Before my condition got worse 2008-06-14 12:09:00 After having the acoustic accident in 1992, I began using ear protection, not only due to the doctor (E.N.T.) advice, but also because the loud noises bothered me and caused my tinnitus become increased. Lacking of adequate directions, I decided to wear earplug throughout the day. I used to wear specially foam earplugs, and used to cut them in half. Some times, due to the constant use of t
Special recommendations - 1: ear protection 2008-06-04 15:38:00 Maybe the first thing to do when severe hyperacusis appears, is to use ear protection until the initial critical state could decrease. There are basically two types of protectors: earplugs and earmuffs. Many of them are used indifferently to protect the ears against dust, water, wind, cold or noise. However, some of them are specially designed to attenuate noise. Among earplugs, there ar Read more:Special
Hej kära vänner! 2008-06-04 13:39:00 Den här bloggen är gjörd för att dela mitt vardagsliv med hiperakusi med er. NÍgot som jag lider av i flera Ír. Men vad innebär att lida av hyperakusi? Föreställ er att höra ljudet av tallrikar, bestick, vatten frÍn duschen, roster frÍn människor som diskuterar som nÍgon hamrar oss med en mejsel inne I öronen eller förestall er att höra ljudet frÍn kylskÍpet, fläkten, datan
What to do - 3 2008-05-28 14:48:00 Finally, having considered the two steps mentioned before, it must be necessary to take some special measures about the ears care, and if hyperacusis was severe, to make some arrangements in the place where the patient live, and to control as much as possible the noise produced in the house by all the family members. In the following post I will give you some usually recommended measures, and so
What to do - 2 2008-05-24 13:44:00 A second important step is to share with family members, friends and/or people who will care of the patient, all the information that has been learned, in such a way that all of them be educated about the main aspects of the suffering as well as about the best treatments for the specific case. Although that is one of most important thing to do, is perhaps at the same time, one of most difficul
What to do - 1 2008-05-21 23:32:00 The ear, as many other parts of the body, has a surprising ability to recover in spite of the damage done. However, since the ear is a extremely delicate organ, requires time to reach its recovery. When hyperacusis arise it is necessary to carry out some actions in order to resist its worsening and to avoid losses in time, effort and resources. There are 3 initial steps which, from my experience,
No title 2008-05-17 16:07:00 I am a musician, and because of that, I have been continuously exposed to high levels of sound. After every rehearsal and presentation it was normal to perceive a strong humming in my ears, which used to disappear some hours later. However in 1992 I suffered a acoustic accident in a recording studio that brought ominous consequences for my health. Following, I’m going to describe what happened i
Tinnitus 2008-05-16 22:01:00 Tinnitus is a sound or noise perceived in the ears in absence of external sound stimulation. It can be present in a single ear, in both, or in the head. As hyperacusis, tinnitus is not considered a disease, but a symptom of an underlying problem. Since tinnitus is generated in the head, it can arise due to mechanical causes (e.g. a dysfunction in the temporomandibular joint or repetitive
Hyperacusis 2008-05-13 20:42:00 Hyperacusis is an auditory disorder characterized by a hypersensitivity to normal environmental sounds. Also it is defined as the loss of the dynamic range, understood as the ability of the ear to deal with sudden changes in the intensity of sounds. The causes of hyperacisis are of diverse nature. The most common is acoustic trauma or noise injury, which is also the most difficult to treat.
Welcome 2008-05-09 01:17:00 Dear friends, This blog was created to share with you my experiences in living with Hyperacusis, a lifestyle that I have succumbed to for several years now. So you may wonder, what does it mean to suffer from Hyperacusis? Imagine the sounds made by dishes and utensils, the sounds made by water falling while taking a shower, or the voices of people during a conversation... it all sounds a Read more:Welcome
Desperate searching 2008-07-09 17:14:00 Since my condition was getting worse more and more, and since noises still bothered me even when wearing ear protection, my family began desperately to look for a specialist who could know about hyperacusis and tinnitus. A text with the description of my case (hyperacusis by acoustic trauma) was printed, in order to take it to those doctors who did not want to see me at home. Otorrinolari Read more:Desperate
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Bienvenue 2008-07-09 17:10:00 Chers amis, Ce blog a été créé pour être partagé avec vous. Il y a déjà plusieurs années que je vis avec une hyperacusie. Mais, qu’est-ce que cela veut dire de souffrir d’hyperacusie ? Imaginez que vous perceviez le bruit des assiettes et des couverts, l’eau qui coule quand vous prenez votre douche, ou la voix des gens dans une conversation, comme si l’on vous les clouait dir Read more:Bienvenue
Recommendations about hearing tests 2008-08-01 17:28:00 “So few doctors know anything about our condition, we rarely get good advice and frequently hearing tests
are administered to us which can make our condition even worse ( MRI or Brainstem Evoke test). Before any hearing tests are performed on a patient who is suspected to have hyperacusis, their Loudness Discomfort Levels (LDL's) should be known. If the sounds generated from the test exce
Hearing tests administered 2008-07-25 19:08:00 The following were the hearing tests
administered to me when my hyperacusis got worse: - Pure-Tone audiometric test - Speech audiometric test - Logo-audiometric test - Tympanometric test - Acoustic reflex test Results to all these tests were normal, and in many cases above average, which indicated that my auditory capacity was ok. The specialist was very surprised and told me tha Read more:Hearing
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First treatments performed 2008-07-19 16:30:00 The following were the treatments tried when my became severe in 2006: 1st week of October 2006 Specialist: Otorrinolaringologist Diagnosis: The problem is in the Eustachian Tubes Prescription: Prednizone 20mg (1 a pill at breakfast and 1 at lunch, for 7 days) Effect: None (my condition g Read more:First
Special cares and measures adopted 2/4 2008-08-16 14:33:00 Change of habits: Due to my severe hyperacusis I had to change many of my habits in daily life: - I began doing all my activities slowly and in a quieter way, in order to avoid unnecessary noises. - In the morning, when I woke up I paid special attention to noise, because my ears were more sensitive. - To take a bath I stopped using the shower. Instead I began using a bucket and a Read more:Special
Special cares and measures adopted 1/4 2008-08-10 21:01:00 Parallel with the treatments performed to reduce my hyperacusis and tinnitus, it was taken several measures to protect my ears and to attenuate the noise at home. Following I explain them in detail. Use of hearing protection: - I continued using foam earplugs, but avoiding the mistakes made before about fitting and use. I bought also earmuffs which I used alone or i Read more:Special
Additional recommendations about: Change of Habits - 2/3 2008-09-02 13:19:00 Continuation of list about Change
of Habits that could be considered when hyperacusis and tinnitus arise: 8. Bathrooms are often a problem too. Never flush a toilet with the lid up. If possible, never flush while we are in the room. We often flush with our knee (or foot) while holding our fingers in our ears. Sounds odd, but in life you do what you have to do - right! 9. The sound of
Additional recommendations about Change of Habits - 1/3 2008-08-21 16:50:00 1. Sleeping can be very difficult. Many times the mere act of turning our head on the pillow makes a loud noise in our ear. If we have severe hyperacusis we learn to roll our head on the pillow, or better yet, lift our head and reposition it. New cotton pillowcases can be difficult because the material is new and rough. 2. Crushing paper, electric can openers and dropping ice cubes in empty glass Read more:Change
Special cares and measures taken - 3/4: Accommodations 2008-09-19 18:12:00 Going back to describing my condition, I list here other measures taken when my hyperacusis and tinnitus got worse. Accommodations: - The ceiling, floor and walls of my bedroom have been insulated to protect me, and give me refuge, against any strong noises which could occur during the day or at night. A double-paned window was also installed, which proved extremely useful at night Read more:Special
Additional recommendations about: Change of Habits - 3/3 2008-09-14 21:42:00 This is the last part of the list about Change
of Habits that could be considered when hyperacusis and tinnitus arise: 15. If you go to a public event and you know clapping or singing will be a part of the festivities - sit in the last row. That way no one is clapping or singing in your ears. Sometimes clapping can happen in the most unexpected places - like church. In those surprise situation
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