by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: I have extreme sensitivity in my hearing and some distortion as well. My ears buzz slightly to my own voice and others that have a deep tone in their voice. I believe this was sound-induced from my iPod and loud video gaming with head phones. My hearing is […]
Recruitment & Hyperacusis
Tinny Sounds, iPods and Hearing Loss
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: I’m curious about some increased ringing in my ears and a peculiar off again, on again, sensation that is quite distressing, namely when I am at work, if I open a map for instance (I work with maps all day), just the process of opening the maps, can […]
Losing Balance from Loud Sounds and Sensitivity to Sound
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A veteran wrote: My hearing loss and tinnitus is service-connected. I was exposed to constant cannon fire while in the Marine corp. No hearing protection. Marines were expected to tough it out. Now I’m paying for that silly theory with my hearing problems. I am trying to explain to the VA […]
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 […]
Hearing Aids to Control Severe Recruitment
Severe recruitment often makes it highly uncomfortable or impossible to wear hearing aids, but it can be done. Learn more.
Super-Sensitivity to Sounds
Super-sensitivity to normal sounds (recruitment & hyperacusis) are not easy to live with, and often accompany hearing loss. Read more.