David Vance. Hyperacusis, Tinnitus & Chronic Pain

  When tinnitus and hyperacusis spikes, you usually get a setback, it's really frustrating right? For me personally, it definitely is.  listed below are some things that spike tinnitus & hyperacusis, and how to deal with them to the best of my knowledge.  Medications - Either stop the medication or see if a different brand of the medication won't spike your tinnitus, or hyperacusis. From my personal experience, I have had to try multiple medicines, and different brands to get the right one that will not have a negative effect on my auditory. Noise - Whether it's a baby crying, the sounds from AC / Heating systems in households, digital audio, lawnmowers, leaf blowers outside etc. Try your best to get away from the noise source, and to use protective earmuffs or ear plugs, or both to try to drown the noise out. Move to another part of your residence where it could be less noisy, still wearing hearing protection.  Foods - Certain food can spike tinnitus and hyperac...