Recent content by Jaysterk

Two years. I didn't think it could. I have hyperacusis however. Different intensities in both ears. So I just figured because I have hyperacusis it could cause damage. I much rather not protect for things like a bottle pop but I'm very cautious.

Yea that's what I thought as well. This is probably the first soda can pop I was around in 2 years where I was uncovered. I wonder if 90 to 95 decibels is enough to cause damage however, I've been measuring a lot of "sounds" in the last two years with my dB meter (it's fun) and almost everything...

Something that I've noticed is not talked about on here (I searched the forums on here), is whether or not people are getting spikes/damage from opening soda cans or any type of carbonated drink cans for that matter. Ever since I got tinnitus and hyperacusis from Neomycin 2 years ago, I've...

What about moving apartments affected you?

So for the low IQ individuals like myself (I've been away for weeks), do we still have any hope on FX-322?

Hey Guys and Gals, So it seems I've developed some minor Athlete's foot. Normally I'd run down to the local pharmacy and pick up some type of cream, spray or powder BUT seeing as my tinnitus and hyperacusis started after a course of NEOMYCIN, I have since become very very careful on what I put...

Ok so I've been in and out of here since Frequency Therapeutics posted their trial results. I understand the results were less than favorable. So for the not so bright like me, are they going to continue with their research? Is one shot potentially more beneficial perhaps if it penetrates...

Can you elaborate more on what you meant by the chronic nerve damage?

So I recently started smoking again. Nothing major (2 or 3 cigarettes per week). Coincidentally, I've been noticing some elevation to my tinnitus pitch and "fullness" to one of my ears (I might have ETD or TTTS). Immediately after smoking, my fullness goes away and my tinnitus pitch reduces in...

Yesterday I was outside and someone set off an m80 at around 3600ft away or 1100 meters (.69 miles). I know exactly where it came from. I jumped right out of my pants to be honest. It sounded so loud... Yet my ears didn't feel assaulted, no rumble in the ears. I guess it helps to note that...

I understand the sudden nature, but isn't a sound in the low 100 dB enough to hurt someone with moderate to severe hyperacusis? I might not be able to gauge if my tinnitus has spiked (I'll get to this in a second) but my right ear is definitely on its 5th day of being full/clogged and...

Let’s talk about a recent exposure I had: I recently went on a trip and stayed at a hotel. The lobby of the hotel had a few arcade games, board games, a giant wooden versions of Connect 4 (Don’t ask). The only way to make it to my room was through the lobby. On my second night, as I was making...

Mine is loud enough to where someone sitting next to me can hear it sometimes.

Muffs definitely makes driving worse. It does seem like they trap the sound. Assuming they are moderate strength plugs, you should be in a 50 to 60ish decibel environment while driving with them on. I don't see how this can still cause spikes.

OK well this leads me to the following question. Every evening, I watch TV, play videos games, cook and converse for about 5 to 6 hours with my girlfriend, sometimes more. I've measured these activities and they are about 70 dB, sometimes 80 dB. These levels are just as high if not higher than...