The tensor tympani is a muscle within the ear that helps dampen loud sounds, particularly when you chew or speak. It reacts automatically to sudden noises, reducing the volume of sound to protect your hearing. Normally, you don’t notice this process because it functions smoothly. However, when you have Tonic Tensor Tympani Syndrome (TTTS), you… Continue reading Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Unusual Sounds
