by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: It is with great relief that I read your on-line article on Musical Ear Syndrome as printed in Hearing Health, Volume 20:4 Winter 2004. My elderly mother (who lives alone after the death of my father several years ago) has been complaining to neighbors and her condominium board […]
Musical Ear Syndrome
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Treatment for Tinnitus and Musical Ear Syndrome?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man asked: I was wondering if you could comment on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation? I read in an article that this treatment has helped people with tinnitus. A lady with Musical Ear Syndrome asked: I have read that something called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation reduces auditory hallucinations. Is this safe? Good questions. […]
Phantom Music Only in the House—Why?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A grandson wrote: It seems like my grandma may suffer from tinnitus or “aural hallucinations” as she’s complained of hearing music when she’s at home. We’ve discovered that there’s actually no music playing anywhere nearby. Only she can hear it. She asked me to ask you this; “Why is it that […]
Phantom Traffic, Phantom Furance and Other Phantom Sounds
Hearing faint sounds no one else hears is not due to hyperacusis. Rather, these are phantom sounds generated in your head. Read more about Musical Ear Syndrome (MES).
“Real” Phantom Music in the Night–Musical Ear Syndrome
Not everything you hear in the night is real. You may have Musical Ear syndrome and be listening to phantom music. Learn more.
Auditory Hallucinations and Depression
Auditory hallucinations (Musical Ear syndrome) can be triggered by depression. Read more.