Recent content by Iowa54

I would assume if softening the wax isn't getting it to come out naturally you may need to just clean your ears or have someone at a clinic do it.

You'll get better at handling it even if the ringing itself doesn't get better. I'm about 6 months into this latest bout of T and I've been able to get back and focus on the important things around me. Also at this point if I'm doing anything outside or just get zoned into something I lose the...

I might have to go all the way out there just to meet the nurse on the left.

This might be ignorant, but are your ears not supposed to pop every time you swallow?

Rode the motorcycle today with earplugs and my helmet. So far a tiny spike but I know it will go away. Hoping it is just nerves.

I think the indoor didn't really have an effect it may have just been my nerves making it worse. I did however go to a camping shooting meetup where I was exposed to copious amounts of gunfire (double earpro of course) t seemed worse at night because of lack of sleep but once I got home I was...

Went to my camping and shooting event and didn't really have any ill effects. Doubled up earpro on and off the range when it was hot.

Link to your first post?

Going camping in Missouri for the weekend. Hope I can get to sleep and hopefully have a good time still!

I believe it was noise induced I don't know exactly what did it but it could have been one unprotected shot at the gun range or being in a band practicing in a small room. After I first told my parents they got my hearing checked and it was okay. Took precautions from then on and eventually I...

I know this is a longshot but how are you faring now? I'm very interested.

Hey are you still doing okay? I'm in a similar situation to you and was wondering if you had a status update on how you have been since your acoustic trauma. Thanks!