About Harriet Jacobster, Au.D. Expertise I can answer questions regarding non-medical treatment of hearing loss such as hearing aids and aural rehabilitation. I am also able to answer your questions regarding hearing testing, what types of tests are appropriate, what information a hearing test gives you and what it doesn't give you. As a classically trained musician, I can also answer issues dealing with hearing loss specific to musicians.
Experience I am a Board Certified Doctor of Audiology with over 25 years' of experience working with both children and adults. I have given lectures on Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids to several state chapters of national organizations for the deaf and hard of hearing. I also taught Speech Reading and Aural Rehabilitation both privately and for the Florida Deaf Service Center.
Organizations American Academy of Audiology
American Speech Language Hearing Association
Education/Credentials Au.D. Doctor of Audiology, Nova Southeastern University 2000
Question I was diagnosed with Menieres about 15 years ago.I have all the symptoms related to this disease, so I won't bore you with the details. What makes me crazy, (and sad) is that I also have RA. I know they are both auto immune diseases. I was always healthy my entire life and want to know what the heck has happened to my immune system? To have two auto immune diseases, feels like my body is screaming at me to change something! Diet? Disposition? Sometimes I think my body has broken down because of my sadness I have had throughout my life. Not depression; this is too strong. Life's been a struggle and I think sometimes that the constant fight can create chaos within.
I am 54 years old, female, mother of three.
Thank you.
Answer Hello Pamela,
There is an amazing connection between the mind and the body. With all that you have said, I can only make this suggestion: you need to see a physiatrist regarding your physical ailments and a psychiatrist for your emotional ones. Together they will work to help you with your struggles.
Hope this helps.
Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
Board Certified in Audiology
