by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained: I have felt very fortunate during my 81 years in having the ability to play the piano “by ear.” Recently, I found that the notes starting with the “F” in the octave above the middle “C” octave sounded bad enough to me to cause me to stop […]
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Sympathetic Hearing Loss
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: Your site (http://www.hearinglosshelp.com) is extremely informative. I do have a question. I am a member of ANA (Acoustic Neuroma Association) and there was one member a long time ago that experienced sympathetic hearing loss following AN surgery. Recently, there are others reporting AIED (Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease) following […]
Gabapentin Does Not Work for Tinnitus
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. I recently received a phone call from a man who wanted to know about the ototoxicity of Gabapentin, because his doctor had prescribed it for his tinnitus. I explained to him that researchers have now concluded that Gabapentin (Neurontin) is no more effective than a placebo for tinnitus relief (1). Why […]
Hearing Loss and Air Bags
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Air bags save lives—and for that we are definitely thankful. They also destroy hearing—and that is not so nice. Here is Lisa’s story. Last week I was involved in what should have been a minor car accident. I wasn’t paying attention and “gently” hit the car in front of me stopped […]
Diabetes and Hearing Loss
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. If you have diabetes, you are twice as likely to develop hearing loss as you would be if you’d not had diabetes according to Catherine Cowie, PhD, the director of the diabetes epidemiology program at the National Institutes of Health. Hearing loss from diabetes affects all speech frequencies, but is more […]
Some Children Are Born with Temporary Deafness
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Strange as it may seem, some children are born deaf, but “regain” their hearing a few months later without medical intervention according to Dr. Joseph Attias at the University of Haifa in Israel. Amir Gilat, in his report “Some children are born with ‘temporary deafness’ and do not require cochlear implant,” […]
What’s the Best Treatment for Sudden Hearing Loss?—The Surprising Answer
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Sudden hearing loss is a medical emergency. That is not in doubt. What is in doubt is how doctors should best treat sudden hearing loss. Treatment for sudden hearing loss currently includes steroids, antiviral medications, vasodilators, hyperbaric oxygen, and to a lesser extent, vitamins, minerals and herbs, Some ear specialists choose […]
Musical Ear Syndrome (MES)—A Different Approach
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man recently wrote: Thank you for your research into Musical Ear Syndrome (MES). Also, thank you for your website postings on the subject, and for your book “Phantom Voices, Ethereal Music & Other Spooky Sounds”. My condition is similar to other people that you describe, but there are a few […]
Is A T4 Rating in a Cell Phone Enough, or Do I Still Need the Music Links
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A person asked: Will a cell phone with an M3/T3 or an M4/T4 rating work OK as-is if held to my ear in “normal” use? Or should I purchase in addition the Music Links device you describe for optimal results? I have a difficult time hearing in noisy situations where the […]
Want a Simple Cell Phone for Hard of Hearing People?—Try the Jitterbug
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: “I found your website (http://www.hearinglosshelp.com/) with a keyword search via Google, and I’m grateful for the helpful information on it. I wear two Phonak hearing aids with telecoils. I haven’t used them so far, but I’m now shopping for a cell phone, and I believe my t-coils will […]