weehiru

What is the name of the non-ototoxic replacement antibiotic?

@Varda Clindamycin!

@crescentsky I've read a lot of stories about people's T starting during or soon after they got COVID. It's effect on the auditory system should be researched further.

I had some infection going on, Covid test negative. But it was the noise on top of it that did it.

@crescentsky Antigen test manufacturers can't keep up with variants and when they are up to date they aren't sensitive enough. I didn't test positive on an antigen test until day 5 of symptoms but was positive on day 1 with PCR. The same happened with my daughter - negative antigen but positive PCR

@Kerza Hey mate that's awesome to hear! Stoked for you

Lucky you, had to give up after almost 20 years of daily use. Been almost 19 months

@Utdmad89 sorry to hear that :(

I have been trying edibles for the first time and man they just don't agree with me. I have to get liquored up to deal with the freak outs.

They added an additional pulse effect that got louder and louder. They made me scared.

@BlueMoon86 They're not for everyone I've found :(

@crescentsky I'd be more surprised if it *didn't* effect it! but I can't really find any substantial research about the correlation from looking

Dr. Google's first link when I search says ringing is a symptom of mold toxicity...lol. I think we are doomed.

@crescentsky I did see that it was a symptom but couldn't find any follow up research or anecdotal experiences.

dang sorry to hear that, I thought it was getting better?

@SumGuy it's getting better in my perception, actual volume isn't changing much I find.

The wedding bus was so loud, and my ears were hurting then at 80db peak. so I wasn't taking any chances

Honestly, I have molded ear plugs and I still wouldn't go near any band.

I was at the back of the wedding reception and took frequent smoke breaks so I don't think my ears were particularly damaged by it

They already made a movie about tinnitus:
Baby Driver

@Varda I don't feel like that movie touches on it empathetically enough

@weehiru Yes, there is a shocking dearth of empathy in our modern society today.

Yeah, most of them are mild cases, just like mine was a few years ago, so it's brushed off by the public as "a little ringing sound" rather than the true suffering it really brings to the severe cases.

maybe im remembering incorrectly but i read 90% of those cases go away. so we are the 10% that are stuck in this hell.

It's 1 in 7 have chronic T. And 1 in 6 of those have it severe in the UK

Sound of Metal made people aware about noise induced hearing loss. Maybe it's time for Hollywood to address tinnitus in the same way, maybe then we'll get some funding for research+treatments

I think a movie about an annoying, ever-present sound would include everything but the annoying, ever-present sound, unfortunately. It's astounding how alien this experience is to others. It can't really be communicated well.

@gameover, I'm glad I have a space where people do understand :)

I was there, man. It does get better. Protect your ears. Have faith. Our stories sound similar, you just need time. There is light at the end of this tunnel.

I know and trust there is going to be brighter days with this eventually, just feeling helpless right now unfortunately. Thank you for your kind words @Pixelito

What kind of pain is it?

It's kind of like a throbbing in my ear, some sharp tingly pains. It doesn't happen always from loud noises though I've found, so maybe it is just normal pain from damage from acoustic exposure I've had

Either way I'll monitor my symptoms for now. Cheers for this

I am so sorry.

You weren't the moron on the dirtbike @gameover , no need to apologise :) But I know you are just being kind. Thank you

I've noticed it going down as well. Im not sure if im getting used to it, or not but I rarely hear it in my everyday life. Mostly when I sleep on my ear now. I hope a few more weeks will clear this up

That's great news to hear!! Rooting for you SumGuy

thanks buddy, I hope yours goes away too!

I'm doing everything right. No headphones, no ototoxic medication, keeping away from loud noises, taking my vitamins. I'm doing what I'm supposed to do. And yet this shit is killing my soul, man. How am I meant to live with this for the next 50+ years?

@weehiru It's going to take time. Random spikes are part of the game. Keep taking care of yourself, don't lose the hope and determination in your earlier updates.

@Pixelito Thank you mate. I'll keep holding on to the determination I have as much as I can despite the challenges :)

What black metal act was it?

Right in front of the speakers for me. Like an idiot. Drunk & high and not thinking properly unfortunately.

It was Mizmor. Not a huge fan but a friend of mine is. Too doom-y.
Sound peaked at 113Db. Earplugs weren’t enough. Total mistake.

@Pinhead Were you wearing earplugs? What SNR/NRR were they?