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  1. ringringer

    Does Tinnitus Affect Mental / Cognitive Functions?

    Like, apart from depression, will this condition make anyone dumber? I'm just curious.
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    Will Foam Earplugs Damage My Hearing?

    Bit of an odd question but I have noticed a teeny bit of pain upon insertion of the things -- just wondering if that's a sign I should stop. Note the pain doesn't exist when they're in. I wear them for about 2 hours a day, four days a week while on the bus -- one hour to my school, when I get...
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    Earplugs on Public Transport, Yes or No?

    So I have to commute about 2 or so hours each day (1 hour to, 1 hour from) and I'm wondering if wearing ear plugs is a good idea. I've been using Silicone plugs from Walgreens for the past couple of days. But today my ears feel a bit full, wondering if the plugs are to blame. Should I keep...
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    Things Sound Sharp, Can Anyone Relate?

    There's this metallic edge, a certain sharpness to some sounds now. Voices, water hitting the kitchen sink, the tap of my keys while I type -- what's up with that? It's not so prominent that it ruins me, but I notice it & it's slightly upsetting. Could that sharpness have always been there, &...
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    Safest Hearing Test for People with Tinnitus?

    Only asking so I can know what to refuse and what to accept once I ask my ENT to test my hearing. I know a Tympanometry is a big no.
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    Beware Expired Eardrops! Also, a Question About Rexall Ear Drops

    i foolishly listened to my dad's advice to just give the ear drops another go. only after getting the stuff in my ears did i notice they went bad back in 2016 :mad: tossed 'em out immediately but it's too late lol. now this noise is in my right ear too, when previously it was contained within...
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    So, Is Everyone from My Generation Going to Get Tinnitus Eventually?

    Folks born in 99-afterwards. Only asking because everyone I know (or see rather, I don't really 'know' people my age lol) use some type of headphone/earbud/iem/whatever you call it. Plenty of them exceed that volume warning. And others don't, I know I never did but hell! Look at me. Suffering...
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    Hello! New Here, and I Have a Few Questions.

    To keep this short, I've bolded the important bits. My tinnitus came on just a few days ago, I'm 19 years of age. It happened after I used ear drops for wax ( brand name Major, it's got a yellow label with green lettering ). My experience can't speak for all but in the future, these may want...