Recent content by chrisnorthstar

Hi, This worked for me.... Alcohol - Pros's - Relaxes you, cons - obviously not good long term solution. Sore head in the morning etc. Zoplicone - Sleeping tablet from the doctors. Knocks you out, great nights sleep, make sure you give yourself enough time to sleep though. If you take one...

Hi all, in case your interested here's how it has panned out so far. I got some great earplugs (custom moulded for £25). I've learnt to deal with t now better, it still bothers me and is always here but I have learnt to tune it out a bit better now and not let it get down. I still play with...

Yeah I know what you mean. I've only had it for less than a year, so I'm still getting my head around dealing with it and still nervous that it will get lots worse. I would never gig without earplugs now and keep telling my bandmates to wear them. Last night was bloody awful! Lying there...

Does anyone have any views on whether or not ear damage will increase, even if I wear earplugs? I still plan on continuing to play with earplugs and just put up with the increased sensitivity for a few days after.

Hi - Yes I do use earplugs. I couldn't comprehend playing without now. the musicians one's just aren't powerful enough, and anything more heavy duty cuts out so much sound I can barely hear any clarity in what I'm playing. Even with the plugs I get really sensitive ears for a few days after...

My band are brilliant, and I love playing music, but this is becoming a really heartbreaking decision. Every time we play, I spend days with earache and constant ringing. (I still get the ringing even when we don't play after many weeks just not as bad). Would be nice to hear from some...