Comments on Profile Post by ErikaS

Everyone has a little bit of natural protection (ear wax) on their eardrums. I doubt a little would increase T.

What could make T worse is the process of removing it.

What doesn’t cause T to flare up at this point

It's pressure on the eardrum that alters (usually for the worse) the tinnitus, @ErikaS.

Hence why IMPACTED wax creates a problem, along with blocking external sound which might mask the tinnitus (somewhat).

Like @Jupiterman said, ordinary wax isn't going to cause an issue (unless it's being pushed up against the eardrum - by more wax).

Thanks for the feedback!

@Jupiterman @Damocles What made me ask is the fact that when I was traveling, I was putting my earplugs in many times and making sure a good seal. on the plane, at the beach, walking around, etc. A lot more than I do at home because I limit my exposure therefore don't use them much at all. The ear buds go in a good amount, so I didn't know if that could have done it or not.

Yeah, frequent use of earplugs can push wax further down and make it (temporarily) louder.

Happens to me often, as I use my earplugs pretty much daily. Kind of just had to get used to it.

As long as it's not permanent, I've got no complaints.