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Query: Hello doctor, I have a clogged feeling in both ears, hyperacusis, and tinnitus 18 months after noise exposure. The initial event involved noise from a machine that lasted 20 minutes and immediately after that, I had severe pain in both ears, muffled hearing, tinnitus, headaches, dizziness, and a ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Thanks for reaching out, I am sorry to hear about your troubles and can certainly understand the stress and anxiety you have been through for the past few months or years. I have reviewed thoroughly the investigations and hearing tests you have provided and than... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I took a 750 mg GABA supplement a fortnight ago and have developed horrible symptoms. I have developed stomach issues and feel very weak when I wake up and fall asleep all day. Vision issues, balance issues, digestive issues, pain, and tingling in feet have also occurred. I am pretty su... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Gabaergic drugs certainly can induce some similar adverse effects. Nevertheless, it is odd that an adverse drug-induced impact sustains longer after drug cessation. Because GABA half-life is five to seven hou... Read Full »
Will hearing high pitch sounds through headphones cause ear damage?
Query: Hi doctor,I have sensitive hearing. Otherwise, I feel great and use hearing plugs when necessary. I fear that hard and high pitch sounds will destroy my ears. Today, when I was about to do a home hearing test on my mobile, and accidentally the volume was at its loudest settings. The first tone that ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are suffering from hyperacusis (increased sensitivity to sound). This is observed in the following conditions: 1) Labyrinthitis (infections of Labyrinth). 2) Early stages of degenerative changes in cochlear. 3) Palsy of stapedius muscle. 4... Read Full »
I need to have dental work done. Will it worsen hyperacusis?
Query: Hello doctor,I suffer from hyperacusis. I need to have dental work done and I am scared to death that the sensitivity will get worse. I keep reading opposing opinions on wearing ear plugs and ear muffs. If I have an IV sedation, my ears are still getting the noise from the drill. I do not know what ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.Dental work up will not increase hyperacusis. It may cause a radiating pain to the ears. Ear plugs or muffs do not help. In fact, they may worsen the symptoms. Did you undergo any hearing tests prior to taking an IV sedation?Revert with more information to an audiologi... Read Full »