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Asking for good ear thoughts.

brianluxbrianlux Posts: 41,692
edited July 2012 in All Encompassing Trip
Having never done anything like this, I'm a bit nervous writing this... but I'm asking for you good thoughts for my ears.
I already have a lot of damage to my hearing- hyperacusis (and it's attending phonophobia) and tinitus that creates quite a racket 24/7. But now as of yesterday the tinnitus in my left ear sound like a crew of sheet metal workers hard at work trying to turn off a smoke dectector and my hearing in that ear has suddenly diminshed at certain frequencies (say what?) and yet are still sensitive to high pitches and loudness (I suspect this is what is technically referred to as "hearing loss recruitment). I'll be seeing a specialist Thursday. Meanwhile, it's pin and needles and ping ping ping in my ears.

Thanks, friends.
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  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    My thoughts are with you. I hope they can figure out what's going on and help you out.
  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    this is maddening
    i am sorry, dude

    i have ringing in my ears sometimes
    do you get the dizzy stuff and the bad sickness?

    do you have a difficult time sleeping?
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  • SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,168
    Gosh, sorry man. Sending good thoughts to your ear.
  • Attaway77Attaway77 Posts: 3,044
    Sending good vibes to your ears my friend, hope they find their way there.......(good ol' Nor Cal, miss it everyday...)
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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 41,692
    Thanks you guys- much appreciated! If I seem to be getting rather dingy brained lately you'll know why! I'll pretend it's just crickets though speakers in the trees! :lol: ... :crazy: ... :lol: ... :crazy:... :lol: ...
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  • ClaireackClaireack Posts: 13,561
    That sounds awful!

    My thoughts are with you.
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  • mikalinamikalina Posts: 7,206
    I'm sorry - good thoughts are with you...
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  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,799
    I’ve been reading about tinnitus for years, it’s what’s keeping Pete Townshend off the stage these days.

    Best of luck to you, hopefully the doctors can alleviate your problems.
  • iluvcatsiluvcats Posts: 5,153
    brianlux, I realize this is an old thread, but what happened when you went for that Thursday appt in October?
    I'm curious, I've been to the specialist twice and the audiologist twice (but it was over 2 yrs ago) and my ringing and tinnitus are worse. It would appear that that one of their tests made me worse but I never told the audiologist. Or maybe it was the Soundgarden concert we went to. The audiologist attributed my mild hearing loss in both ears due to concerts (since 1975), so I wonder if it is even worth going back to them.

    I think I'm getting depressed from staying away from concerts. So, I bought tix to see Slash in May. Don't know how I'll tolerate Myles Kennedy's high pitched voice. My husband was an GNR fan back in the day, then we saw Slash with Velvet Revolver 3x.

    I've been wearing earplugs from 10 yrs I think, maybe longer. I think I need ear muffs at concerts but my husband would pretend he doesn't know me probably.
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  • Mamasan23Mamasan23 Posts: 16,388
    Yikes the thought of this always scares me. I never wear earplugs (I know, I know!), and with all the concerts I go to what with my hubby being in like 4 bands and a concert promoter, I feel like I'm a major candidate for tinnitus.

    Hope everything works out for you both brianlux and iluvcats!
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    Sending good vibes!!
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,411
    good thoughts sent your way!
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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 41,692
    Thanks for good thoughts and good vibes everybody!

    ilovecats, to answer your question, my ear specialist told me the usual- watch my exposure to loud sound, relax, hang in there- the same thing I've heard for years! :lol:

    My best advice for ear protection is to wear ear plugs at loud events. This is a real bummer to say though because I know that music sounds better without the muffling of plugs. At the risk of sounding like an old fart (or what George Carlin used to call "an old f*ck" :lol:) I do wish bands would lower the volume a bit. I saw Paul Westerberg and His Only Friends a few years ago and did so because he rarely tours and I'm a big fan but I had to wear ear plugs AND industrial head phones and step out for sound breaks. On the other hand I saw Willie Nelson and Family a few years ago and actually was able to listen without ear plugs. The sound was great- plenty loud enough to hear every note but no pain! Wonderful!

    Those are the only two shows I've been to in the last 20 years. Thankfully I saw many greats when I was young. My biggest regret- I've never seen Pearl Jam live. :(
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  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    brianlux wrote:
    My biggest regret- I've never seen Pearl Jam live. :(


    :o That's criminal right there.

    I also wish PJ would turn it down a bit to be quite honest. The past tour in 2010 was loud! :?
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 41,692
    DS1119 wrote:
    brianlux wrote:
    My biggest regret- I've never seen Pearl Jam live. :(


    :o That's criminal right there.

    :?

    I know- it's true! I should be locked up! But if they come to Sacramento and I can get tickets, I'm bringing a pocket full of ear plugs and paint PJ targets and arrows on my headphone! :D
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  • snow_board_ridersnow_board_rider Posts: 943
    This is one of my worst fears. I love going to concerts but they are all to loud. I've been wearing earplugs since I was 19, after I had 3 days of ringing in my ears after a STP concert. I always take shit from people about wearing them but I always wear them. I keep a case in my car so I'm never with out.
    I hope it is getting more bearable for you.
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  • Sprunkn7Sprunkn7 Posts: 5,286
    I wear these. They say they are for swimming, but they are fabulous for loud concerts. It takes the volume down, but the sound is crystal clear. Made by Flent and about $3 a pair.

    As for the tinnitus, they now have hearing aids that can help with that. $$, I know, and what they do is put a different "noise" in your ears. But one that is more soothing or one that you can block out more.

    Ringing is horrible. I work in an ENT office and i do hearing tests on so many people with tinnitus. Some just find out all the info they can, even overseas and try anything and everything. I fel for you and hope you can find some relief.


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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 41,692
    Sprunkn7 wrote:
    I wear these. They say they are for swimming, but they are fabulous for loud concerts. It takes the volume down, but the sound is crystal clear. Made by Flent and about $3 a pair.

    Cool, thank you Sprunkn7! I'll give these a try! :thumbup:
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  • STAYSEASTAYSEA Posts: 3,814
    Bull Crap!
    Brian! American Sign Language ? I know it almost fluent. I have Deaf Friends that love music. I also have a friend that has such "special" ears he wears earplugs at every show? Every club has to have ear plugs! The ENERGY! and I will sign if I'm there ?

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  • STAYSEASTAYSEA Posts: 3,814
    B.
    I had / have a dis located hip.
    I couldn't walk to the WEEZER show.
    A 10Clubber made it happen! Called the life guards. they carried me on the golf cart thingy,
    Deaf is way better than Blind. Maybe?
    Admit the handicap and they will try?
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  • Sprunkn7Sprunkn7 Posts: 5,286
    brianlux wrote:
    Sprunkn7 wrote:
    I wear these. They say they are for swimming, but they are fabulous for loud concerts. It takes the volume down, but the sound is crystal clear. Made by Flent and about $3 a pair.

    Cool, thank you Sprunkn7! I'll give these a try! :thumbup:

    I think it's because there is a tiny hole at the tip of each one. And they are comfy. made of soft pliable silicone.
    Thank you fellow 10 clubber for saving my ass....again!!!
  • STAYSEASTAYSEA Posts: 3,814
    Brain!
    I know Sign Language. it's fun?
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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 41,692
    STAYSEA wrote:
    Brain!
    I know Sign Language. it's fun?


    Cool! You can teach me some sometime- the only sign language I know is "Yield" :D
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  • iluvcatsiluvcats Posts: 5,153
    I heard quiet recently. It was amazing. I had less caffeine that morning. Black Diamond has told me that before, to abstain from caffeine.

    I'm going to order some of the Flent ear plugs. Where do you buy them?
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    8/08 - Ed solo in DC, 6/09 Ed in B'more,
    10/10 - Brad in B'more
  • iluvcatsiluvcats Posts: 5,153
    Did you go to too many Justin Bieber concerts? This concert going mom is suing him for tinnitus and hearing loss as a result of going to his concert in 2010
    http://omg.yahoo.com/news/justin-bieber ... 00225.html

    p.s. continued good ear thoughts for you, I know all about not being able to hear
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    8/08 - Ed solo in DC, 6/09 Ed in B'more,
    10/10 - Brad in B'more
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