tuckomf Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I've had the same sound ever since I can remember. When I was a kid I'd go nuts looking for the noise in the house. My mom always thought there was something terribly wrong with me - "Where are the crickets, mommy?" She was probably right. But the doctors told her it was tinnitus, and I got a radio so I could sleep better. Now I use a pair of studio cans and an ipod so my wife can sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I'm with you AXE...Constant ringing in the left ear and very diminished hearing...helps me tune out the wife:-$ Guns, Guitars and Motorcycles will get you every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 No tinnitus for me (Knock on Wood) I've used hearing protection since I was a teenager shooting my .22. I think I've suffered more hearing damage from listening to bands at the bar and going to concerts (Little Feat Rocks, but they need to tone it down a little in the smaller venues). At Practice and Gigs, it's Hearos all the way!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 WHAT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiveSoundGuy Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 You know, we may kid around, but hearing loss is nothing to joke about. Especially for anyone who loves music. Take care of yourself guys. ....Is that a thread killer or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Guitars are loud - especially if they at competing with a drummer! However, guns are louder - and you must wear ear protection. The last time I shot a gun with uncovered ears, my right ears rang for a month. Cover 'em or lose the use of 'em. I learned my lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 My hearing is just fine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 So WAS Mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 My hearing is pretty much shot...two causes. When I went to concerts while living in Europe in the late 70s and early 80s (Saxon' date=' Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, ACDC, Sabbath, etc.) there were no assigned seats. Anyone could go into the pit. It was a free-for-all. I was pretty young so I would get pushed to the sides--right next to the stack of Marshalls. I couldn't hear after the concert and my ears would ring for days. Nobody knew any better. The other cause was from cranking my Walkman to it highest volume as a kid. [/quote'] With the exception of the Europe part (mine was Vancouver) I could have written this word for word. Exact same experience. I'm paying for it now. The tinnitus in my left ear is so bad some nights it does keep me awake. And you can never get away from it, which makes me feel almost panicky sometimes. I've heard that staying well-hydrated will help it somewhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 My problem is different. It's more of an allergy thing, one will close, then the other, I can yawn and pop em', ect, and I can't walk on steel building beams anymore. My balance is shot. I used to walk steel all day. Thank God I only hear constant music that I can't really hear. Murph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bluemoon Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 ' date=' my right ears rang for a month. Cover 'em or lose the use of 'em. I learned my lesson.[/quote'] Dude, how many right ears do you have? Are you a Vulcan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Ooops. Got me, Blue. Don't make me use the Death Grip on you though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tuckomf Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 sorry in advance... How many ears does Captain Kirk have? Three- A right ear, a left ear, and a final front ear. (muted trumpet noise- mwah mwah mwah mwaaaaaaaaaaah!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 A bit in my right ear, pretty bad in my left. Tried wearing earplugs but can't sing with them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 Tried wearing earplugs but can't sing with them in. I can't sing with or without them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 You should really try not to go off of your medication.... ...damn gnomes keep hiding it! :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Dude' date=' how many right ears do you have? Are you a Vulcan?[/quote'] If he has one too many, the question in place would be: "When did you buy it from?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gitfidl Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I have severe tinnitus. It was kind of faint at first (1989-1990) but then kept getting worse. No way to stop it and it is progressive. Navy guns, El trains (Chicago), flying (Cessna - loud), pistols, rifles, shotguns). My ex's yelling - whew. I can see how all of these boom-boxers will have it (early too). I have no complaints though. Would not change anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Yep severe especially in the left ear so bad that I can't hear cicadas or any other tones like that and in noisy places like bars I just smile and read lips. In a related story I recently had a hearing test done where I was sitting in the chair wearing headphones and my wife and her good friend were across the room looking at me with amazed expressions, they good hear the tone through the headphones and the room better than I could wearing the headphones. I could have scored higher from just pushing the damn button when they looked at each other in shock rather than trying to listen to the beep noise. The only good thing about failing a hearing test so bad in front of he wife is that at least now she knows I'm not faking it when I ignore her, at least not always :- I spent most of my life racing motorcycles, shooting guns and playing guitar in bars et all before hearing protection was even a consideration no wonder I'm deaf. this is one of the main reasons I'm such a fan of the small sub watt tube amps great tone without destroying what's left of my hearing. The only thing that really annoys me about in reference to playing guitar though is that I cannot hear at all in noisy situations. I can remember when I was young tuning a guitar in a noisy bar no problem hell now I can barely tell if the guitars on, let alone in tune. thank god for Peterson Strobes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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saturn Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I guess I'm one lucky SOB! So far, no problems (Knock on wood) I worked for an airline for years, and was exposed to a great deal of jet engine noise. Add to that, all the concerts I attended and bands I've played in. I did wear ear protection at the airport, but very rarely, if ever, at live music events. One thing I was never into was listening to loud headphones. I guess it's kind of good that my current band doesn't play too often because we are pretty loud. After reading some of your stories, I am going to be very careful from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfidl Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 An Irishman is pulled over by a cop. The cop says "you must be drunk -- your wife fell out of your car a mile or so back!" The Irishman say "Oh thank God, .... I thought I was going deaf!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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