Recent content by Keefaz

I know guys who go to loud gigs, without any hearing protection, 5-6 times a week and have no tinnitus issues. No doubt their hearing is suffering in other ways, though.

Hey, guys. I went to see a GP on Friday and, tbh, he wasn't very helpful. His attitude was, "Well, you should've been more careful: you've probably ruined your hearing now". Which, while true, was of no real use. He didn't really do anything to help other than to advise I shouldn't expose myself...

Hello! I've played in bands and been in music all my life. Occasionally, I'd get the post-gig ringing in the ears. A few years back I'd developed a strangle rumbling in my right ear if I brushed against it or someone shouted into it. More recently, I started to get crackly sounds at most gigs...