Could the Weber Test Worsen Tinnitus?

Discussion in 'Support' started by Bill_, Jan 5, 2019.

    1. Bill_
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      Bill_ Member

      Location:
      Germany
      Tinnitus Since:
      04/1998
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      1. loud Concert | 2. loud club | 3. tympanometry
      As some might know I have had a major exacerbation of tinnitus from a tympanometry along with an acoustic reflex test. Tinnitus went through the roof that same day.
      What still kinda baffles me is that I developed a new tone about 3 days later.

      Until now I thought that it was related to the tympanometry but then I remembered that in the ER where I went 1 day later the doctor made a so-called Weber's test or Rinne test.

      To those who don't know those names: It's the test where the doc puts a tuning fork first on your mastoid then next to your ear to see if your hearing ability is ok.

      It was really just for maybe a second but could that too have worsened my tinnitus permanently?

      Has anyone had that experience with a Weber's test?
       
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