by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. New research reveals that for some people with hearing loss, the tinnitus associated with hearing loss stems from over-active sensory nerves in the face and neck.(1) After hearing loss occurs, for some reason, touch-sensing nerves in the face and neck step up their activity in the brain. The result is that […]
Implantable Hearing Aids—How Do You Set the Volume?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady asked: One question about the implantable hearing aid…Is there any “volume control?” In checking Otologics’ website, it does not appear to have one since it’s all internal. I would be fearful that it could be turned up too loud and do damage to the hearing. Actually, I was just […]
Hypothyroidism and Hearing Loss
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: I recently was diagnosed with hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). I have also been noticing an increased hearing loss. My doctor tells me that there is a connection between hypothyroidism and hearing loss, but I haven’t had other symptoms associated with the problem such as fatigue, lethargy and weight […]
Remifemin and Tinnitus
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady explained: In your book “Take Control of Your Tinnitus—Here’s How” you speak of black cohosh as a possible tinnitus treatment. I have tinnitus and I am trying to get off HRT [hormone replacement therapy drugs]. I looked at a lot of web sites and it seemed that black cohosh especially […]
Alcohol and Hearing Loss
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Did you ever wonder why as people become more and more inebriated, they talk louder and louder? You probably thought they were just losing their inhibitions—and rightly so—but that is not the whole story. The surprising truth is that the more intoxicated people become, the worse their hearing gets. That is […]
Need Help To Hear Better—Hearing Aids and Bluetooth Assistive Devices
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote, I currently have an in-the-ear hearing aid that is not bluetooth compatible, and I need a replacement. I want a behind the ear hearing aid that is bluetooth compatible. I was hoping to find an aid that is around $900.00. The bluetooth attachment adds another $400.00. Could you […]