Is My Left Ear Really Destroyed This Time?

Discussion in 'Support' started by Lyrica, Feb 16, 2017.

    1. Lyrica

      Lyrica Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      06/2012
      5 years ago I suffered hearing loss due to a fire alarm that resulted in permanent tinnitus. Yesterday I was sitting close to a loudspeaker that was off.

      Suddenly some moron decided to play music at MAX volume without a warning (it was quiet before so I didn't expect it at all). It was really like an explosion to me and I was deaf on my left side immediately.

      So can this 1 sec exposure to maybe 120 decibels completely f*ck my hearing which was already damaged?
       
    2. Julien87
      Not amused

      Julien87 Member

      Location:
      France
      Tinnitus Since:
      2006
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Noise exposure (concert)
      "completely f***", I really don't think so. Can it worsen you problem slightly? Yes there are chances. But there are also chances that it did not do further damage at all.
      A few years ago I was exposed to a gunfire just 2 meters from me, really loud noise. Like you, I was deaf immediately (for one second). I tested my hearing with an ENT right after that and there was no change. Also, this did not affect my T at all (at least I did not notice any change). So maybe you are worrying for nothing ;)
       
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      Lyrica

      Lyrica Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      06/2012
      I was deaf for 15 minutes, and now (2 days later) it is still not fully recovered. But do you think it is not going to be a problem?
       
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    4. Julien87
      Not amused

      Julien87 Member

      Location:
      France
      Tinnitus Since:
      2006
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Noise exposure (concert)
      I don't know, it can be a problem yes. Did you see a specialist?
       
    5. VRZ78

      VRZ78 Member Benefactor

      Tinnitus Since:
      08/2016
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Viral Infection
      Go take a course of Prednisone ASAP
       
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    6. Foncky
      Tired

      Foncky Member Benefactor

      Location:
      Europe
      Tinnitus Since:
      March 2004
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Music. Balloon. Genes.
      Yes, a short but strong course of Prednisone.
       
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