"Dr. Schwartz, Thank you so much for your kindness and support for me regarding my hearing issues"

Thank you so much for your kindness and support for me regarding my hearing issues.  As you know, because of ongoing hip pain, I became depressed and angry, and as a result, clenched my teeth extremely hard in December 2012.  Because of clenching my teeth, I developed Tinnitus and Hyperacusis. In May 2013, you examined me and fitted me with my hearing devices.  At that time, I was in a very distressed state of mind...

I have worn the hearing devices daily and I also use a sound machine at night.  I am amazed and delighted at the progress I have made in the intervening months since I began wearing the hearing devices.  Before coming to the Institute, I dreaded going out to socialize, and when I did, the noise level was so distressing that I could hardly wait to return home.  With the hearing devices, I feel in control of the noise level.  Knowing that I won’t experience overwhelming distress from the noise around me is truly comforting.

I am delighted with my progress and I  look forward to achieving  “normal” hearing once again.

I am truly grateful for you and your staff,

S.C.