Recent content by Evan MF

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    Exposed to Loud Noise for a Few Seconds. When Will the Noise Go?

    It's been 2 and a half weeks. I still hear a hissing noise in my ears, prevelant when it's quiet, not so much in the bustle of daytime activity, but it's still there.. and I'm beginning to think I'm going to be stuck with it.
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    Exposed to Loud Noise for a Few Seconds. When Will the Noise Go?

    Ok, I'm starting to think I've got some sinus problem/allergy that's inducing this 'hissing' tinnitus. I have intense pressure 'behind' my ears, and the tinnitus gets worse if I tense my jaw. I have no idea why neither the nurse nor the doctor picked up on it though, despite me mentioning it...
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    Exposed to Loud Noise for a Few Seconds. When Will the Noise Go?

    Well, it hasn't completely gone yet. :unsure: Still getting in the way of sleep a bit. I saw a Doctor today. She checked my ear to find that the ear drum was in good condition and that there was no swelling or anything. I've just been told that the shock to my ears probably wasn't very damaging...
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    Exposed to Loud Noise for a Few Seconds. When Will the Noise Go?

    - day 5, the intensity of the hissing has decreased, I'd say by 30-40%, which is a good sign I guess. The 'focus' of it has now switched back from the left ear to the right ear. Hopefully it's a sign of my ears healing bit by bit. Still got a bit of pressure in and around the ears, and...
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    Exposed to Loud Noise for a Few Seconds. When Will the Noise Go?

    Thanks for the swift replies guys, I appreciate it greatly. I will certainly get some of those supplements erik, since I am easily able to and there's no harm in trying them. However, I am a bit more apprehensive and generally unknowledged regarding what Markuu suggested: Prednisone and HBOT...
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    Exposed to Loud Noise for a Few Seconds. When Will the Noise Go?

    I almost want the pain and pressure to continue, because as long as it does I know it's going to get better. Just getting really worried and worked up about this. :unsure: I've been obsessed with it the past 4 days.
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    Exposed to Loud Noise for a Few Seconds. When Will the Noise Go?

    Hi all, 4 days ago on the 7th September I was online with some friends and we were communicating via microphones. One of my friend's soundcards bugged, which made is microphone volume shoot up really high for a sudden few seconds. It stunned my ears and made my hearing muffled and caused them...