As the article mentions, the tensor tympani muscles are also involved in hyperacusis, which is an inability to tolerate sound at volumes most people have no issue with.
One of my kids has this. The best analogy I've found is it is like standing out in the sun when you already have sunburn.
One of my kids has this. The best analogy I've found is it is like standing out in the sun when you already have sunburn.