I can't stand loud noises either.. this used to not be the case before my symptoms started (I was also pregnant though, so I chalked it up to that).. I sometimes get a little ringing and deafness in an ear too - it lasts for about thirty seconds..
Alice- I agree, I used to be able to have talk over people , but it is exhausting now! My speech is worse by the end of the day if i have had to talk a lot or talk loudly..