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Thanks! I got hit by an ambulance not long ago and had a thought. Wouldn’t it be great if sirens started at a lower, less dangerous volume and gradually ramped up, so by the tenth repetition, they reached full volume? That would give anyone nearby a chance to react. There aren’t many noises...

I feel your pain, man. I posted about this in another thread, but mine was caused by a slamming toilet seat. I was used to soft-close ones, didn’t think, and flipped it down. My left ear went mental. That was in August. At the time, it caused a threshold shift and severe distortion in that ear...

I have had, and still occasionally have, a tone close to a perfect fourth in my right ear. When it first happened, it seemed so absurd that I laughed.

Thank you!

Oddly, not really! It was temporary on the day it happened, but now it is no worse than the usual 20 random variations of sound I experience. I really think this is the hyperacusis reacting. I have been super sensitive to loud bangs for years, and this one just set me off. As I mentioned...

Hi! Sorry, I haven’t been on here for a while. Maybe there’s been a small improvement, but I’m still experiencing distortion, especially with low notes like bass. I remain hopeful! :)

Insurers don't tend to cover things that have poor odds. There are shareholders to pay.

Thank you very much for your reply. I haven't been wearing an earplug since it doesn't feel overly sensitive, but your experience gives me hope! It has definitely improved, but it's still not back to where it was because listening to music still sounds off. Fingers crossed that, with time, it...

Yep, you are right. How he doesn't have loads of tinnitus spinning around his head is beyond me!

A 110 dB hit to already compromised ears is quite a blow. I'm still dealing with the aftermath of a 112 dB shock from about two weeks ago. Both of my ears were exposed to the same sound. The ear that’s less damaged seems to be fine, but my left ear, which already suffers from hyperacusis and...

Hi everyone, I managed to see my audiologist yesterday and had my hearing tested. Thankfully, it's virtually unchanged, which is a relief. However, I'm still dealing with increased tinnitus and some distortion. I really hope those subside because it's making listening to music, even at soft...

Thanks for your reply, @Tweaker. I am also in the UK. My audiologist didn't mention seeking it, but I thought I'd put it out there. I'm not as freaked out as I was, but am still quite worried. I do feel I'm taking good steps to mitigate any damage that may have occurred. Thanks for the NAC...

@Jazzer, thank you so much for your video. As a fellow slider who also had to put my instrument down due to this awful affliction, I can really relate. I loved seeing you playing with the cats at the end—bravo! It brought tears to my eyes, reminding me of my own experiences. Your message urging...

Hi all, I’m not sure how to present this, so perhaps a little background first (apologies if it's long). My hearing journey began when I was around 15 (I’m 58 now). A family friend who was an audiologist tested my hearing and noticed a dip in my low-end bilaterally. This was very concerning, as...