Jun 26, 2015 | All Articles, Featured, News Updates, Patient Stories
Hyperacusis Research was excited to participate in a news segment, titled “Hyperacusis: When Hearing Hurts” aired on the News4 Jax TV station. The story features George Rue, a musician whose life was radically altered 9 years ago when he left blues concert with...
Jun 26, 2015 | All Articles, Featured, Patient Stories
In a moving documentary, Anthony Ochoa describes the many ways his life has been altered by hyperacusis. Anthony lives in Los Angeles and works as an audio engineer. Watch as Anthony describes how even his own voice can hurt his ears and see how he manages life in...
Oct 18, 2012 | All Articles, Patient Stories
I have Tullio, a severe hyperacusis condition wherein noise will create pain and vertigo. I was diagnosed with Meniere’s in 1989 after many years of being around loud noises from engines, workshop machines, open vehicles, etc., with no ear protection. Other than...
Jun 2, 2012 | All Articles, Patient Stories
My symptoms of hyperacusis started after acoustic trauma from a carbon monoxide detector that went off in very close range to my ears. I purchased a faulty carbon monoxide detector for my home, which went off twice in one week. In my attempt to turn off the alarm, I...
Dec 13, 2011 | All Articles, Patient Stories
Jesse’s hyperacusis was caused by exposure to loud weapons in the military. Now, eight years after the initial onset, Jesse struggles to find ways to do simple things like fishing with his son because even a loud voice can create pain. After following a...
