Birthday Party Claps Spiked My Tinnitus

2 days ago I went to my friend's birthday party. The sound of people clapping was piercing my ears literally but somehow I managed to save myself by stepping aside throughout the party and covering my ears a bit.The claps and singing went on for a good 20 minutes.I noticed that my tinnitus tone was changed the next morning and has been more noticeable since then. It's no more silent when I wake up in the morning. Any similar experiences? Will it go back to the baseline?

 

The sound of several people clapping does something to my T as well... I hear it as "distorted" actually.

Will it go back to baseline? probably...!! Try to de-focus your attention from it, it could just be that your brain is bringing it forward so it makes it more intrusive.

 

I have same experience with clapping. Claps get distorted. Not much i can do about it.

 

Clapping also causes me to cringe, much like the clanking of pots and pans, which have same effect on me...very uncomfortable.

 

@Asian. Any Loud noise exposure will increase Tinnitus!. It really sucks because how much precautions we can take? I try to wear ear plugs when I am next to busy street. Infact I also wear plugs while driving.

 

Spikes go away, I've learned. I've also learned that conversely when I have a few days of t being quieter those go away too.

 

Claps or applause can be seriously loud. I've often recorded concerts with a small portable recorder and found out that the applause at the end is way, way louder than the music. Getting away and/or covering your ears are very sensible things to do.

My right ear sometimes adds the sound of a gush of air released from a valve ('GFFfffP') to some medium-loud transients.

 

I have a big party tomorrow and so nervous, hope my ears dont react badly. Guess I will have to use ear plugs.