do i have Hyperacusis

[burtongal]

hello , since my first brain op in 2019 my hearing has been affected , i cant listen to music no more i have to have the tv turned down i cant talk on the phone unless its on loudspeaker even my voice talking seems loud , i get ringing or buzzing in my ears on and off all day , i have to wear earplugs at night or i cant get to sleep because any little noise wakes me up , i was hoping it would ease over time but it hasnt and its getting me down as all i want to do is sit in a quiet room , am i going crazy or do i have Hyperacusis ? is there anyone else who has this after a brain op , thank you for reading .

[New_beginning]

My husband has nasty tinnitus but informed no treatment as nerve infused with skull healing. He has white noise device and hearing aid but sadly cant wear due to impact it has on fatigue that then other symptoms wipe him out.

Have you had referral to ENT, GP can do to investigate before worrying about the What Ifs.

[burtongal in reply to New_beginning]

hi hun thank you for your reply, hoping ur husband is ok today , some days are worse than others and im getting to the point i will b getting in touch with my gp , not that i have much faith in them.

[New_beginning in reply to burtongal]

Hes having rough time coming on a month now headaches, pressure in head (on/off) pins and needles (on/off) but today left side neck hurting going down back, not sure all connected as no no difference in physical abilities or changes with what I ask and check on, will give it until tomorrow now be phoning sternly.

[Marnie22]

Hi. It sounds more like tinnitus and possibly some sensory overload. I have hyperacusis and certain sounds cause pain in my head and lead to nausea and confusion. You could call the Headway helpline on 0808 800 2244 and you could also take a look at this link for tinnitus:

tinnitus.org.uk/

You could ask for a referral to a hearing therapist. I was referred to my local neurological rehabilitation service by my GP and the doctor there got a hearing therapist to work with me.

Best wishes.