Sound sensitivity, autophony, misophonia- hearing problems with structural causes in the neck

Ross Hauser, MD discusses sound sensitivity and hearing problems that can arise from cervical dysstructure causing vagus nerve impairment. Symptoms including hearing loss, sensitivity to sound, chronic ear fullness and pressure, burning pain, and more can be seen in patients who have upper cervical spine instability as it can impair the vital vagus nerve input and other vital nerve functions associated with hearing, pressure build up, and sensation and the ears.
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*DISCLAIMER: As with any medical treatment, no guarantees or claims of cures are made as to the extent of the response to treatment that every person experiences. The video represents only the featured people’s experiences or opinions. Results may not be the same from patient to patient, even with a similar diagnosis, as the body’s internal status is unique to each individual patient.

[@dandydiavoless310]

Bless you Doctor for sharing such valuable information with us 🤍

[@Tex-cz7sy]

I so appreciate your videos. I feel like I have been grasping at straws trying to understand my many layered health conditions presently and historically. Just before giving birth to my son, and in the months following his birth, I had 6th nerve palsy. I couldn’t drive and had to wear an eye patch to see without having double vision. I have been very sensitive to sounds since I was very young and apparently sat on the front row during a western show at an amusement park which had gunfire popping sounds. As I grew up, and in adulthood, when my family went to Six Flags, I made careful note of where and what time that show was, because it was a terrifying experience to be startled by that sound., It felt like thunder and shock reverberating through my whole body. I always pushed my ears closed and walked fast, when I knew or thought we were close, however long they kept that show running. I didn’t care who saw me doing that. I just had to get away. I am the same with fireworks. As an adult, I’m realizing how much I hate drinking / gulping sounds. My mother is elderly and lives with me now. I tell her I’m not meaning to be rude, but I ask her to get a straw and I cover my ear when we are watching tv and she picks up something to drink. I am reminded of how my daughter used to yell, “Mom, stop smacking!”. I’m pretty sure she had this too. I think it actually shows up in our DNA.

[@juliaizbasa8026]

I have Misophonia it hurts so much when people make noises it’s not fun

[@homeoftek5844]

AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

[@rionkahia9649]

If that’s what it’s called how we gonna live 💀

[@juliaizbasa8026]

@@rionkahia9649 well I use plugs for my ears they are special plugs

[@Mina_ismael]

Do you still have a misophonia?? I have a misophonia but my family never believe me they think i say this cause iam crazy and now iam having a very hard time💔💔🌚

[@GutPyle]

Apparently I have mysophonia, the offending sound being the repetitive, incessant thumping of bass notes eminating from car stereo systems but more so my neighbor who insists on playing his music loud enough to be heard throughout my neighborhood every minute he is at home. It doesn't seem to infuriate my other neighbors to anywhere near the extent it enrages me. When I asked him to consider his neighbors right to peace and quiet, he suggested that I call the police. Local sound ordinances do not consider it an offense if you are within 500 feet of the noise, so I'm stuck...being angry, annoyed and aurally tortured by his indifference to the lives of those around him. I now understand why some people resort to violence to address such issues. Fortunately I haven't reached that point yet, thanks to my concern for my own freedom and the needs of my family.

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

We are glad that we could help provide some insight!

[@Mariam_Dvalishvili]

I can't stand any activity in front of my windows, music, loud talking, low talking, car engine. fighting, they are all equally annoying and I want them just to disappear. Is this also misophonia or neuros?

[@lucanikrstac]

I suffer from what I know about myself. Only some people annoy me when they eat, while others don't. I live in the Balkans where people are healthy and strong. After hard physical work, for example working in the forest where you hand over 50 tons in one day, the feeling of misophonia disappears. The feeling of mythophony is strongest for me when I'm doing nothing. In general, when you don't do anything physically, you become nervous, you are dissatisfied, and misophonia further increases this. My advice, when you feel anger from misophonia, do heavy physical work.

[@AngelaGWillis]

I have often wondered, while pondering over my long list of symptoms, just how many would be healed or lessoned if my neck instability was corrected. Yep, this is another one. I have all the vertigo, dizziness, sound sensitivity (that makes me so startled I jump), etc. , even though it just comes and goes, that Dr. H mentioned, as do my sons.

[@sam-qg6co]

Does your neck pains

[@laurachickadee6969]

The past 20 years or so when I hear different tones the bones in my ears crack same cracking as my neck knees and everything else.Also you can sometimes see my ears move like an animal with certain sounds.

[@FriedEggsandJellyfish]

This has really impacted my daily life for as long as I was a teenager, 45 now. ESPECIALLY dogs barking, even my own. It sets off such a trigger of anger, I have cursed my neighbor numerous times from his barking all night long. Loud bass is another one. I really wish I could find a natural solution for this, unfortunately the only way to cope for me is becoming a daily drinker and ear plugs. Man I need to see this Dr. No one specializes in this area around me.

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

We are so sorry to hear this, we understand how debilitating it can become. We are praying for your complete healing. We would absolutely love to help you, at a minimum get a diagnosis. Keep your head up, there is always hope!!!

[@AP-DDD]

This is me the sound sensitivity of a cat even if I’m drunk.

[@feiwong70]

I have hyperacusis and noise/crackling at the end on my left ear. Another weird symptom I have is if I rub my right palm, I hear my left ear rattling noise.

[@Ikhlashasib10]

same and it's even worse in a quite room

[@sam-qg6co]

How is it now

[@kittypattaya]

You just listed all my symptoms I think.. nobody has been able to diagnose me with anything! I’ve had ct brain, stroke pathway etc, I am a 30yo nurse from Australia and spend a lot of time looking down..the right side of my face and neck is numb/full numbness at times/motor not affected, popping in my right ear when I swallow, wooshing in my right ear only when I compress my carotids (worse on carotid on right side) tmj pain, tmj has now started deviating to right when I compress tmj and open jaw..neck always crunches where skull meets spine, right temporal headache, dizziness, I always keep my ears unpopped (sucked in if that makes sense) as my own voice is too loud and often small movements like brushing my teeth will put my neck out..and it all started when I was laying in bed with my head tilted forward on my laptop.. this numbness and carotid woosh is scaring me so much as I know something is wrong..I feel so stuck and worried, I want to fly to the states to see you! Do you think sounds like cervical instability??? ❤thank you for your video appreciate you so much feels like some hope❤️

[@tan17391]

Hi caitlin. I am based in Sydney. Did you find any doctor? I have been experiencing dizziness and then developed hyperacusis (sensitivity to sounds)

[@lobobaltazar1322]

I had some dizzy feeling doctors could not diagnose. Pain in neck and tmj. While Tmj is not really resolved pain in neck and dizzy was cured by chiropractor.When I came in I was not sure what to expect ( heard both good and bad about them) but I was bit desperate for help and ...... well he was bit "angry" on me because in an instant of him looking at me he said you are healthy its just you are on computer too long, its dangerous etc.... he than adjusted my neck. Dizzy feeling went within 10 seconds along with neck pain. I did few more treatments when I felt something bit wrong but now I excercise much more etc and feeling good. I just dont like they want your money too much, and not neccessary appointments etc, and usually will not give you any exercise but will fix some things like you describe.

[@tan17391]

@@lobobaltazar1322 not worth flying over from Australia in that case! Did your sound sensitivity get resolved?

[@lobobaltazar1322]

@@tan17391 I actually did not have sound problems, I started watching video for other reason but led me to comment how neck,tmj, pain/dizzy can be connected.

[@twizzle5823]

It’s pronounced miso- phone- ia. It’s debilitating and deserves the proper recognition. I’ve been having upper cervical care with 0 changes.

[@alicemorel6779]

What does cervical care have to do with this issue? 🤨 your cervix has nothing to do with your hearing

[@twizzle5823]

@@alicemorel6779 did you even watch this video? He literally explained how your upper neck can contribute to hearing issues

[@twizzle5823]

@@alicemorel6779 and I did not say cervix lol

[@rcg1111]

​@alicemorel6779 😂😂😂 I am dying here imagining you trying to join the dots between the cervix and hearing problems.

[@pepopepez105]

what do you think of trepanation?

[@RosemaryLaNoreBailey]

Excellent, thank you!

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AtomiqR]

I just found this video to try and find out what causes my hearing distress. I totally identify with having the hearing sensitivity of a cat. Sudden sounds cause a momentary metallic taste in my mouth and an awful startling feeling that leaves me on edge. Sometimes when I call out, my brain hears the sound I made for half an hour after it happened - not exactly an echo, but perhaps like a memory echo in my head. I don't know how else to describe it. Basketball bouncing is especially distressing for me because it's repeated startling over and over. It brings about an intense rage. Sudden shouting, or things dropping, or a door slamming make me feel like I just exploded bodily and cranially. It's beyond awful. Sometimes I see stars in my head from loud noises. People with loud voices actually feel like they make my eardrums vibrate in my ear canals. I'm in my 50s and it's getting worse, not better. I swear I have the hearing of a 10 year old! From your video, I don't feel I have misophonia, but a big yukky YES to sound sensitivity and maybe mild autophony at times. Funnily enough, a concert isn't too troublesome for me although I do have to go to a quiet place after one. Thanks for the video!

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Wow, so sorry to hear this but how wonderful that you are doing research! Thanks for sharing part of your story. We pray that you can find some relief!

[@BubbleoniaRising]

My issues stem from hearing damage from playing live music too loudly before on-stage hearing protection was the norm. As I've gotten older, I have more limitted bandwidth for beeps, boops, bells, chimes, whistles, rings, and other notification spam. Navigation voices make me angry and anxious, so I keep them turned off as well. Open offices are torture, as are public spaces with large open spaces and high ceilings, due to the flood of electronic spam.

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

We are so sorry to hear this, we know that going in public with these issues can be extremely hard. We would really love to help you and learn more about your case - give us a call at 239-308-4773 or email [e-mail]

[@SuzyQuzy926]

You have taught me so much. Thank you. Can you recommend anyone in or around the San Francisco area??

[@isabelvandermerwe1848]

Can you comment on the use of the KKT Machine w.r.t. cervical instability?

[@wimsylogic65]

I have this weird sensitive to sounds it makes me nauseous.

[@Beritaselebritis1]

please discuss about cluster headeach🙏🙏🙏

[@wendyburgess1880]

I have misophonia, dentinogenisis Imperfecta type 2, vestibular migraine, tmjd, neck and spine problems, subluxations as well as other health problems.

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Hi Wendy, we would love to get you in our office to do diagnostic testing!

[@Uarehere]

Misophonia is _selective_ sound sensitivity, not general sound sensitivity.

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

You are totally correct! Misophonia refers to intense emotional reactions to certain sounds (this can be the sound of chewing or sniffing) not influenced by the perceived loudness of those sounds. It is any strong dislike for certain sounds, most of us have a strong dislike for the scratching of fingernails on a chalkboard or someone chewing a banana. There are many different hypersensitivity sound syndromes!

[@luckycharmranch]

I wonder if it would help with my sensory sensitivity (autism), could be helped, so I don’t have hide behind headphones, things that smell too strong, and light isn’t so bright or painful including LED’s and fluorescent lights.

[@seank.cunningham3841]

Hopefully, but that's a very mentally focused condition so make sure you're getting therapy too.

[@JackieA6206]

When I talk and sing loud I can hear it vibrates to my left ear, is it dangerous to my ear to speak loud and sing? How can I cope up with this? I also have tmj disorder, could it be possible that it is connected to each other? My ENT diagnosis is I have ETD.

[@joshabraham7760]

My issue started after microsuction what did not even feel loud at the time , it started along with tinnitus , my eustation tube is also abnormally open , do you think you guys could help me ?

[@Ash8you92]

I have sensitivity to sounds: low pitched voices (mostly men) very high-pitched like wrappers. I get a thudding or shuddering or something like distant fireworks. Also, I'm clicking a lot every time i swallow. I've had to wear ear plugs all the time and sit really far away from my boyfriend and his friends when they are talking. I'm already isolated, and I'm only about 8 months in. Please, someone tell me if they know anything that works :(

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

It would be very wise to get an evaluation! Cervical instability is a degenerative disease, meaning it doesn't happen overnight. It happens over time and if caught early enough, the outcomes can be great!

[@wendyburgess1880]

Do people with misophonia have enlarged amygdala?

[@BethLindsey1970]

This is definitely me, but it's due to SCDS. Bilateral, one side treated.

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

We are praying for your healing Beth!

[@rocky123b6]

So how can we direct the curve?

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

A lot of our patients are in our curve correction program while receiving Prolotherapy! However some just need to work on their curve! We ask them to do exercises, lay on specific pillows, etc.

[@anureddy6599]

I😢😢😢 m example of this case. Still no doctor is curing me though i said the reason. Clearly visible. allopathic doctors denying spine is nothing to do with hearing loss. Good Chiro session helped me to restore 80% hearing loss❤ i tried to get better more and trying on.. today is worst day.i m losing 80 loss. If i go again for good chiro session. It will be back. Long distance 😢😢. Its like plug on and off 🔌 hell.

[@pritnadoda4298]

What was the cause of loss and symptoms?

[@anureddy6599]

@@pritnadoda4298 In my case, spine. Dislocation and curvature of spine got disturbed. Affected ear nerve. I studied many publications, theories and story. Check in Google a female got surgery for her cervical spine and within days her hearing came back normal. I m just spending time in writing comments just to help people not to suffer like me with severe depression after loss.

[@skeletonsinthemecloset5690]

When I tell people that sounds make me very nauseous, they're just like 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@kailasshinde6026]

I m suffering from cervical spondyalis C5-C6-C7 disc bulge also having sound sensitivity Dr Please help me this sound sentivity due to cervical spondylisis ??

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Sound sensitivity is a common symptom of cervical instability. We would absolutely love to help you on your road to healing! We understand that travel is not feasible for all but we are accepting new patients, please reach out to our office directly and someone from our clinical team can learn more about your case! In the meantime we have an article about how cervical instability can affect hearing if you’d like to take a look! caringmedical.com/prolotherapy-news/hearing-sound-issues-sound-sensitivity-autophony-misophonia

[@charliemintz]

I had my tensor tympanii and stapedius muscles cut in one ear back in 2019. I do not have problems with loud noises or my own voice sounding too loud.

[@greggonzalez859]

Please tell us more. Did your ENT perform this surgery ? Was it planned or an emergency.

[@charliemintz]

@@greggonzalez859 It was planned. I used to suffer from the Hum Phenomenon and I had the surgery as an experiment. It did not resolve the Hum. The General Anesthesia was yucky. I took Ibuprofen afterwards, not because I was in pain (I was not) but because I was told to in order to reduce inflammation. The packaging was itchy, some of it fell out, the rest was taken out a week later. The operation was a complete success, but it did not solve the Hum Phenomenon Tinnitus. I resolved that by fasting for nineteen days straight and dropping 15kg in that time. That's enough about me. Every one is different so you may react differently to the operation. I can't recommend any course of action, but I wish you all the best in the outcome for any fully informed decision you may make.

[@leifstenlund5641]

A warning: very loud sound @ 1.28 minute mark.

[@toolsgear2695]

The sound of loud rap music makes me crazy!!!!! ☹️