Going to a Concert

Can I go to an Ed Sheeran concert and wear earplugs?
Can it make my T worse? I mean Ed Sheeran is pretty calm music. Help me now please! The concert is on wednesday...

 

Take good earplugs with you, preferably customized molded ones. If you don't have those take musicians ear plugs and foam ones with you. I would also take ear defenders with me just in case. Do not sit or stand next to close to any boxes and if you are not seated try to stay at the back. If you feel like it is getting too loud anyways or you're feeling uncomfortable then leave immediatly. But I think you are going to be fine. Good luck and enjoy!

 

I'm so scared it's gonna get worse
But Ed is one of my biggest idols...
I have such a decision anxiety

 

Go. But:
1) wear ear plugs
2) stay away from loudspeakers
don't let tinnitus drive your life, and enjoy the concert!

 

I don't understand how anyone could enjoy a concert worrying about their ears the entire time.

 

This is a personal decision, but please know that ear damage is cumulative. And damage that you get at a concert or any loud event might not present itself as louder tinnitus immediately, but it will contribute to hair cell loss.

That said, if you really want to go, I agree with everyone about getting an excellent set of earplugs. I would also download a sound meter app for your phone and keep track of noise levels. Finally, I'd also take frequent breaks to give your ears a break.

The decision is yours.

Please see the related links below about going to concerts. There's lots of information here that might help you decide.

 

Can I ask if you ended up going and what the result was? I have a concert I'm dying to go to but also scared.

 

This is an old thread (in Internet terms). Best solution when "reviving" an old thread is to quote members (i.e. the original poster @Cassandra...)

 

@Cassandra How are you? Did you end up going to this gig?