Temporary Tinnitus? Or...

Hello, last Friday I went to a bar, and the volume of the music there was really really loud, I already knew about tinnitus as I've read it somewhere.

I went off home and heard this loud ringing, by the morning there was no sound heard at all...

But on Monday, I noticed only when I went to sleep, I have this such tiny really really low volume high pitched ringing. It's easily unnoticeable by any sound. And I can sleep easily with it since it's really so small.

But it's Thursday and it's still not gone, so it means it's permanent? All the times I went to a bar I went to sleep and by the morning any noise was gone. I know now to put on ear plugs whenever I go.

And if it is permanent, will it get louder with my age? If it stays at this volume I can live with it whatsoever. I'm 19 btw.

Also I know some of the people here have really serious T conditions, so I am sorry for posting this, but I just have to know

 

Hi Nave - judging by your age, and assuming you have had no other exposure to loud music / noise there's a very good chance that what you have will dissipate over the next several weeks, if not sooner. You will just have to wait it out to know for sure. You should definitely look into protecting your ears the next time you know you're going to be in a loud venue. For now I would just relax and wait it out.

 

Thank you for the reply. I will protect my ears next time for sure. Also, are foam ear plugs enough for protection?

 

You are fortunate that you have detected tinnitus in the very early stages. It is a warning that you have been exposing your ears and auditory system to loud sounds on more than one occasion? Do you listen to music through headphones or go to clubs concerts where loud music is played? Do you work in a noisy environment or use noisy power tools often? Any of these things will cause tinnitus. If you use headphones reduce the volume to the lowest level but it's better if you don't use them at all. When going to places with loud music, use vented earplugs but still be careful of loud sounds. If you follow this advice I don't think you will have any problems. Consider using a sound machine at night instead of sleeping in a quiet room. Click on the link below and read my article: Tinnitus, A Personal View. You might find it helpful.

All the best
Michael

https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/tinnitus-a-personal-view.18668/

 

Please do not use foam earplugs. These are mainly used when in very noisy environments or using noisy power tools. Use earplugs that have filters built-in They allow some sound through but won't impair sound quality. Try not to get too used to wearing them. Only use them where there are loud sounds. At a club for instance or concert.

Michael

 

Thanks for the comments again. As I've said it's not really something, I can sleep on it easily. But I'm just afraid it'll get worse one day. Thanks again, I'll make sure to protect my ears!

 

@Nave
If you keep away from loud noise and wear noise-reducing earplugs that have filters when at clubs or concerts, but still be aware of loud sounds, then you have little to be afraid of. Oh, if you listen to music through headphones do so at the lowest volume possible and not for too long a period. If you can do without using them that is even better. Then, I don't that you will have a reason to visit a tinnitus forum, because of tinnitus caused by loud noise.
Take care
Michael

 

Hey Nave. You'll be fine. No need to be afraid. Just be aware. Don't attempt to justify any excessive sound exposure in the future. Even if all your friends are doing it or you forgot earplugs. Now go on and live your life!

 

Never forget that we get only a limited number of second chances.

 

Foam earplugs are not practical. They block out too much sound. Go get yourself some cheap musicians earplugs. For BARS they are more than sufficient. They'll cost 20 dollars but are reusable. For loud concerts foam plugs, or somethign with a similar noise rating is what you need.

 

For me, there is no such thing as blocking too much sound. I always wish I could block more sound. You can still hear people speak when you wear foam earplugs.

 

Thank you for all the replies. Ringing was gone when I woke today. Now I know to go with earplugs everytime I go out, incase I go to loud areas. Thanks again , and I wish you all for your ringings to be gone aswell.

 

Avoid loud envirorment, ear plug could not be enough, loud sounds propagate in the skull and many persons claims to get tinnitus even if they wore ear plug. You are very luky young men do not ruin your life just change your life-style

 

By the way if it is true that in 5 or 10 yr they will find a cure we could all enjoy loud party as before lot of luck

 

I don't enjoy loud parties. I didn't enjoy them before T either.
For me the goal isn't to be able to enjoy loud stuff again: it's to be able to get some rest, regain some focus, cognitive abilities, and as a result, a boost for my much deteriorated quality of life.