by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man took me to task. He wrote, You keep saying what cannot be used for ear infections, but you do not mention what can be used. It would enlighten us all if you explained some safe treatments for ear infections. You’re right. I’m not being very helpful, am […]
Phantom Music in the Night (Musical Ear Syndrome)
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 […]
Large Vestibular Aqueduct and Future Children
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A young mother wrote: My husband and I just found out over the past few months that our daughter is deaf, due to LVAS [large vestibular aqueduct syndrome]. She passed her newborn hearing test in her right ear and failed in her left, but a month later when we did the […]
Tobramycin, Tinnitus and Hearing Loss
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. It doesn’t take much of an ototoxic antibiotic to damage your ears, and it often happens when you least expect it. Following is a professional lady’s story. She wrote: I was prescribed Augmentin and Tobradex [Tobramycin] for conjunctivitis—2 drops each eye twice a day. After the 6th dose, I suddenly developed […]
Pulsatile Tinnitus
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady explained: I have developed pulsatile tinnitus in my left ear which is progressing in severity. I have also been having ear pain at times in the left ear. I have seen an ENT and a doctor of audiology in the last month. Both seem to think the pulsatile tinnitus […]
Sudden Hearing Loss–What Should You Do?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A young man pleaded: Please help, I have experienced severe hearing loss in my left ear. I am already deaf in my right ear. I currently have a cold, nothing serious, and am praying this is the cause. I have been taking Prozac for 3 weeks now. I also take Propranolol […]
Ciprofloxacin and Tinnitus
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. When you go to your doctor about a specific aliment, the last thing on your mind is that the treatment your doctor prescribes is going to totally change your lifestyle because of some ototoxic side effect–but it happens all the time. Here is one man’s story. About 6 months ago I […]
Neuromonics and Tinnitus
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained: I have a question about tinnitus. I have it in the left ear. It started suddenly last February. I had the usual tests from three ENTs. They couldn’t figure out what caused it, so I started learning about tinnitus (which included reading your excellent book on tinnitus). I […]
Meniere’s Disease and LVAS—Is My Hearing Going to Get Worse?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady asked: I was just diagnosed with bi-lateral LVAS [large vestibular aqueduct syndrome] AND Meniere’s disease, moderate- profound loss. Does the fact that I have both, increase my chances for further hearing loss? Can I expect my hearing to deteriorate further? I know no one can say for certain, I’d […]
Sounds That Hurt—Recruitment Kicking In
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. The parents of a hard of hearing boy wrote: We had a weird experience this last weekend and wanted to see if anyone else has had something similar happen to them or their child. Our son (age 10) has a mild to moderate hearing loss in his left ear, and a […]
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 […]
Coping with Sudden Hearing Loss
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained: Almost 5 years ago I suffered from Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss in my right ear. I have been told that it was the result of a virus and at present no help exists. I have found some help with the use of a behind-the-ear hearing aid in my […]
Clarithromycin, Doxycycline, Lansoprazole and Tinnitus
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. I continue to be amazed (appalled would be a better word) by the number of people who contact me because the drugs their doctors prescribed for their various ailments ended up afflicting them with permanent and distressing tinnitus and often other ear problems as well. Here is one woman’s story. Take […]
Tri-cyclic Anti-depressants that Can Cause Tinnitus
All the tri-cyclic anti-depressants can cause tinnitus, but they are not all equal. Here is how they all break down in this regard.
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).
Tinnitus Keeping You Awake?
Sleep Glasses–a novel way to help you get to sleep in spite of your tinnitus. Learn more.
Tinnitus Cure? Or Snake Oil?
Are herbal remedies really tinnitus cures, or are they the equivalent to snake oil? Read more.
Enalapril Causing Hearing Loss?
Can Enalapril cause hearing loss in just one ear, or is another cause more likely? Read more.
Can Tinnitus Mess Up Hearing Testing Results?
When tinnitus sounds the same as the pure tones you are trying to hear, does this mess up the test results? Read more.
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