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Posted 6/11/2019 6:36 AM (GMT 0)
I'm wondering if hypersensitive hearing is a part of Fibro. I know that Fibro, itself, can interfere with all 5 senses. And do believe that it does with me. I have tinnitus everyday of my life, but since November 2018, my hearing has been extremely hypersensitive. For instance, I can hear kids down the street and all of my doors/windows are shut. On days that I do walk around my neighborhood, I see a small bird (like a finch) about 100 yards away, but it sounds like it is chirping away on my shoulders. And even typing on my Mac or iPhone causes pain in my ears because of the sound of the keyboard or my thumbs pecking away. Could this be caused by Fibro?

Also, I'm new on here. I haven't fully checked out the site. But is there an introduction board where all new members introduce themselves?

Regards,

James
Posted 6/11/2019 2:29 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, James, and welcome! Yes, sensitivity to sounds or lights can happen to people with fibro. My skin is very sensitive and I can’t wear shoes with backs or that tie! I definitely can’t walk in my bare feet outside. Doctors are thinking now that fibro is a neurological problem that affects our nerves and how we process pain so that makes total sense. Have you tried using ear plugs? I have the opposite problem. I’m profoundly deaf in the high sounds and need strong digital hearing aids and reading lips to communicate with people. But my issue is auto immune inner ear disease...not fibro. I would love to hear bids, 😁.

Do write an introductory thread. People will know you have arrived and you don’t get lost in the shuffle.

Are you taking anything to help with your fibro symptoms? I use ibuprofen with food, Tylenol, vitamin D3, magnesium Malate, and a muscle relaxer called Robaxin (methocarbamol) to help with my pain. Unfortunately, what works for some with fibro doesn’t necessarily work for another. It’s more a trial and error type process. I also walk daily as a gentle form of exercise and I pace myself when doing things. All of this has helped me live a full and enjoyable life with this illness.

Do check out Cathy A’s thread...the one you responded on. I wrote below your post and there is some good info in my post. You also gave an excellent response to Cathy! These things will all help you.

Be sure to read Fibro 101...the first thread on the forum. There are links to good info about fibro and you will learn a lot there also!

I’m looking forward to getting to know you better. Don’t hesitate to ask questions because we are here to help you. I hope to hear more from you soon.

Sherrine
Posted 6/13/2019 4:59 PM (GMT 0)
Hi James. I have always had hypersensitive hearing, but not to the extreme that you seem to have it. I have always been bothered by noise and that was a big problem in college, etc. Now I live out in the country and I can sleep better, but I wake up with the slightest noise.

I wonder if you've talked with an ENT doc about this first?
I, too, have had tinnitus for a long time. I can take my pulse without feeling for my pulse! It used to drive me wacky.......maybe I've gotten more used to it and can ignore it.

Even though I live in a rural area, if our neighbor rides his motocross motorcycle through his woods, it makes me crazy. I'm not sure if it's because it invades my personal space or I hyperfocus on it, or what.

I think most of us here have hypersensitive systems. In some situations, it's an asset........but in others, it's a real pain in the butt!

So, I would see an ENT first, and if all is okay there, I might think about it being a hyper-focus problem, which certain antidepressants might help with. I know when I got on one years ago, I didn't seem to be as offended by sounds. Good luck James!
P.S. Have you been tested for Lyme?
Posted 6/22/2019 3:01 AM (GMT 0)
Hi james,

I always have some of the sensitivity to noise..but in a flare it really ramps up

I used to have tinnitus, but some supplement took that away..its been a long time ago and i cannot remember which vit it was, but google supplements and tinnitus.. i am sorry that i am forgetting because i take a lot of supplements..

Lj
Posted 6/22/2019 2:19 PM (GMT 0)
I often find myself jumping at loud noises that come "out of the blue." Of course, this mostly happens if I am home alone! I do think fibro plays a part and "overplays" nerves of all types.
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