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'm writing on behalf of my 84 yr old sister-in-law - she says she has had a ticking in her ear for a long time but it's getting worse and interferes with her sleep - she has spoken to a number of medical persons but has received no help - would you have any encouraging info that i can pass on to her? thanking you in advance
Answer Hi Helen,
Your sister-in-law needs to be evaluated by an ENT and audiologist who can test her for stapedial myoclonus. Myoclonus is a rhythmic contraction of a middle ear muscle that causes a clicking sound in the ear. Sometimes it is even loud enough that you can put your ear against hers and hear it.
If your SIL indeed has myoclonus, this can usually be treated by sedatives.
Hope this helps.
Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
Board Certified in Audiology
