Who has ringing in the ears?

[sonofagun]

Let us know the results if/when you get your ears cleaned - post here and I would appreciate a PM from you or anyone else. You can't clean them well yourself. A specialist will use special tools to open up your ear channel and clean deeply. Avoid a water flush method or technique (from my experience anyway ).

[JBL 4645]

I brought some ASDA Prunes this afternoon so I should know within a few days after eating some ASDA Prunes and some rice pudding if it does relax the tinnitus.

[Doc Mark]

Hey, 4645,

Eating prunes and rice pudding might relax "something", but it might not be the tinnitus!! Take care, and God Bless!

Every Good Wish,
Doc

[JBL 4645]

Hey, 4645,

Eating prunes and rice pudding might relax "something", but it might not be the tinnitus!! Take care, and God Bless!

Every Good Wish,
Doc

Morning Doc

Well oddly enough its mild or no, no I can’t hear it at the moment and I’ve been eating Scotch Eggs and mayonnaise. I’ve been relaxed all last night and though to the early morning hours of now. Weird how it comes and goes?

It might be something other than tinnitus? Someone mentioned on few pages back from this one.

[JBL 4645]

Right now I’m feeling depressed due to the mild thing white pink noise what ever the hell it is? Its depressing me I have all the sound system turned ON but can’t be asked to play anything at the present time. Maybe later when it stops??

[jeenie67]

.....in both my ears...he can count too! The only ringing I ever get is when I sit two feet in front of my amps and hemorrhage the tubes at stupid volumes... 85 and 30 watts beaming in my face for three or four hours!
I learned a long time ago that when I do my yearly physical to have my ears cleaned regardless of what they (the Doc's) say. Simple maintainence of one of my senses...which at times I don't make! Leaving a small residue of wax in the ear is necessary they say in their argument...so leave some I say...and everybody's happy. Indeed! You should see the pile of crud they extract! And I can turn my stereo down one click.

[jeenie67]

....in which I studied the effects of high volume (either stereos, pro-audio, or firearm discharge) and what the ramifications could be for the human ear. My research paper stated (argument supported by multiple, auditory specific, medical university research studies) that the prolonged exposure to high volume levels, even when at close proximity to the ear (headphones) had no damaging effects even for prolonged periods of time. The human anatomy, specifically the brain, if repeatedly receiving this information (constant extreme volume levels) over century's of time, would alter the physical structure of the external ear (or accommodate this phenomenon by augmenting the measure and composition of cells to the external ear). The auditory canal which channels sound waves to the middle ear would slowly decrease in diameter in an attempt to compensate for the continual volume intensity.
Short duration, high impact sound levels such as in an explosive discharge, presented entirely different effects. These short duration, extreme intensity, and physically impactive vibratory disturbances to the middle and internal ear components can cause irreparable damage. Specifically the magnitude of this particular concentration of sound wave has the ability to destroy, disfigure, or recalibrate the delicate tolerances of the middle ear bone elements and may rupture the tympanic membrane. In some instances the effects to these middle ear elements may not be remarkable till a later time. For some, coupled with the aging processes, a negative effect might not manifest itself till midlife or later.

[Allanvh5150]

If you can hear ringing in your ears, then the music just aint loud enough!

[jeenie67]

....and I whole hardheartedly concur!.... ..........spin dem' knobs till the shaft snaps!!

[MBates]

Only when I drink Jack Daniels

[loach71]

Only when I drink Jack Daniels

Or Knob Creek

[SEAWOLF97]

picked this mag up yesterday at the hosp...will check it out and report if any good tips ....some phone numbers and web addresses maybe will help

[doodlebug]

I don't know how I missed this thread. I played in all sorts of bands in the 70s, mostly in smaller venues but for 4 hours at a time, 3 nights a weekend for most of the 70s.

For the past 6 years or so, I've been playing in jazz combos that can get surprisingly loud. I feel fortunate, after having read the reports here, that I've managed to avoid - so far - ringing problems in the ear.

I've now started using ear plugs when I play but playing sax and using ear plugs is much like humming while you have a head cold. It really distorts what I hear of myself playing. That's a bummer of a tradeoff. That's me attached but abusing myself w/o using earplugs.

Cheers,

David

[Oldmics]

Personally,I"m building candles from my earwax.

Its the "green" thing to do.

Oldmics

[JL Sargent]

My first post here, and its about tinnitus! I've had it for 3 years. Alot of things can kick it off initially I understand. For me it was a 10" I beam across the top of my head at work. Now I have to be real careful what I expose my hearing to. My 5yr old shouting and screaming sets if off real good. I wonder if I were to wear ear plugs all the time would it stop? Im tempted to try it. As far as hearing tests go. Really wonder if my search for the great speaker that I cannot find is blocked by my hearing.