Thread: Auditory brainstem, neuro-audiology and auditory processing
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Old 04-15-2013, 11:22 AM
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Hi all!

I am feeling as if I am not able to get beyond a certain plateau that I seemed to have reached. I have had a horrible three weeks or so, and even on those days when I feel more functional, it is AT HOME, in a QUIET space! I am still unable to function in noisy environments, or when there are multiple sources of noise.

In trying to understand this and find new therapies which go beyond the advice of increasing exposure to noise, I have come across some interesting articles and research on:

- neuro-audiology
- auditory brainstem testing and damage from MTBI
- auditory processing disorders as a result of MTBI
- dichotic interaural intensity difference training (DIID)
etc!

I had a hearing test which showed my hearing was great (I have hyperacusis! of course it is 'great'!!!!

But no other tests for this problem.

Before I post some interesting links, I wanted to see if anyone else has had assessment, treating, therapies, etc. for the sound assaults that they are dealing with on a daily basis. Tinnitus and hyperacusis. etc.

A lot of the studies I have read this morning discuss how the traditional neuro-psych testing does not pick up on this problem...first reason is that the testing is done in a quiet environment!

Thanks! I think I am on to something for myself, at least. Looking forward to hearing other suggestions.

hope everyone is having a good (and quiet day. Sigh.

If anyone wants links to these discussions, send me a message or post here.
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What happened: Legs pulled forward by a parent's hockey stick while resting at the side of the rink at a family skate....sent me straight back. I hit the back of my head (with helmet) on the ice, bounced a few times, unconscious for a few minutes. September 11, 2011. Off work since then…I work part-time at home when I can. It has been hell but slowly feeling better (when I am alone☺).

Current symptoms: Vision problems (but 20/20 in each eye alone!) – convergence insufficiency – horizontal and vertical (heterophoria), problems with tracking and saccades, peripheral vision problems, eyes see different colour tints; tinnitus 24/7 both ears; hyperacusis (noise filter gone!), labyrinthian (inner ear) concussion, vestibular dysfunction (dizzy, bedspins, need to look down when walking); partial loss of sense of smell; electric shocks through head when doing too much; headaches; emotional lability; memory blanks; difficulty concentrating. I still can’t go into busy, noisy places. Fatigue. Executive functioning was affected – multi-tasking, planning, motivation. Slight aphasia. Shooting pain up neck and limited mobility at neck. Otherwise lucky!

Current treatments: Vestibular therapy, Vision therapy, amantadine (100 mg a day), acupuncture and physiotherapy for neck, slow return to exercise, magnesium, resveratrol, omega 3 fish oils, vitamins D, B and multi. Optimism and perserverance.
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