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  1. What can be done to help with hyperacusis? - Mayo Clinic Connect

    Mar 10, 2019 · Hyperacusis is a rare hearing disorder. Normal sounds are amplified to the point of becoming painful. Have been to 2 ENTs, had a brain MRI,...

  2. Temporary hypersensitivity vs. hyperacusis - Mayo Clinic Connect

    Jun 19, 2022 · The communications between your gut and brain has been noted to work on each others behalf. If you have pain with any type of loud noise, you more than likely have hyperacusis. Then it …

  3. Hyperacusis after Stapedectomy - Mayo Clinic Connect

    Apr 10, 2023 · Have anybody who had Stapedectomy experienced Hyperacusis (super sensitivity to the sound ) and sound distortion for longer than 6 months? Sharing your journey through that would be …

  4. Hyperacusis treatment– what works? | Mayo Clinic Connect

    Feb 28, 2023 · Here’s what I’ve read about hyperacusis but I don’t think there’s help out there for those of us who suffer from it: “The tensor tympani is a muscle within the middle ear, located in the bony …

  5. Ear protection for hyperacusis--or not? - Mayo Clinic Connect

    Feb 26, 2023 · Hyperacusis was a problem. I had a custom set of noise reducing earplugs made that reduce sounds about 20 decibels and are waterproof so they prevent water from getting in my ears.

  6. Flying with Hyperacusis - Mayo Clinic Connect

    Jan 27, 2023 · Are decongestants ok to take with hyperacusis if one doesn’t have heart problems or glaucoma? Can I wear ear plugs given air pressure changes? Do airlines restrict ear protective …

  7. Noise (hearing) Sensitivity Increasing With Age - Mayo Clinic Connect

    Jul 9, 2025 · Like tinnitus, hyperacusis remains a mystery to researchers. However, there is a greater emphasis on these topics now because people have become more assertive about asking questions …

  8. What helps manage hyperacusis during dental procedures?

    Sep 4, 2022 · I’m about to go to the dentist for the first time since my acoustic trauma. Are earplugs helpful or a bad idea for managing hyperacusis during dental procedures? You’re all so helpful, and I …

  9. Having surgery (colonoscopy) while dealing with hyperacusis

    Jul 30, 2022 · I have had moderate hyperacusis for the past three months from a loud acoustic event that also caused mild hearing loss (about 10db). Next month, I must undergo a colonoscopy with …

  10. Prednisone and Dexamethasone Injection Makes Tinnitus Worse?

    May 6, 2025 · I also have hyperacusis in the ear that got the injection. I’ve come to realize recovery could take many more months. And I’m doing my best to stay hopeful. Do you have sensitivity to …