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Musician and Audiophile. I’ve had tinnitus for 15 years. I’m 41 now. I still play, rehearse, record and attend quite a lot of concerts. I don’t believe my hearing deteriorates at any rate other than what’s normal. Tinnitus largely remained the same, I’d one jump in level around 2014, found that...

Unfortunately you are going to get lots of negativity here. People telling you to retire etc. Try not to freak out,you’re overthinking it- so the best advice I can give would be if it’s possible take a good long soundcheck to find something that works for you and to remember it’s generally...

@Bill Bauer What are your thoughts ....

Yep absolutely! I’m happy you had a great time more than anything!

Can I get a list of those people too when you get a chance.?

Off you go, present them to me. Legitimate individual examples please. Nice! If I was in your position I'd go, but that's just me. You'll decide whether it's worth it or not. As for the venue responding on dB levels I'd say very unlikely as it really does differ from act to act. I've read...

I'll be crucified for this again I'm sure but I don't take any breaks. Once you're not standing near the stage I think you'll be ok. I've hit 11 concerts this year, probably do another 5 before the year is out. No increase. No Spikes. As a matter of interest, who are you going to see and what...

Jesus this place is desperate. What an outlook. Now that's more like it. Having children makes it a million times easier. I actually found although I was getting a shorter sleep it was a better one, I was so tired at the start that I found when I hit the bed I was almost immediately asleep. I...

None of us do, but that statement applies for everything in life. This is it, not attending or playing is the end of the world for me. You know, I didn't take that initial decision lightly, I was out of action for a year. Absolutely miserable and went through exactly what most have gone...

Ok let’s back the truck up. The op has somatic Tinnitus. I believe in their specific case risk of worsening their condition through acoustic trauma is minimal providing they go to the show with protection. Their choice at the end of the day and only they can decide whether the risk is worth...

“You will be met with big backlash is all because off all the data available that says that loud sound..” Another grammatical error there chump. Now don’t talk to me about data, I’m a scientist, majored in chemistry and statistics. I’ve read tonnes of papers on Tinnitus, related studies...

“If you want to continue 'your' dismal of other accounts that is fine.” Classic, calls my intellect into question then writes the above. Looks like you need English lessons.

How old? Why do so many boomers have tinnitus? I’m almost 40, a lot of people have it because the education simply wasn’t there. 20 years ago you’d be hard pressed to find someone at a show with ear protection, bands also used to play with no restrictions on volume, a lethal combination really.

Look mate I didn’t come on to have a go or get personal with anyone but you pissed me off calling intellect into question. I never dismissed anyone else’s experiences just annoyed that people without the relevant experience being overly negative.

Doubt it.

And you say I’m simple? When did I ever say it’s the same for everyone? Big assumption there. Too dense to understand??? What are you 12? With all due respect you have Tinnitus for 5 minutes. Come back to me on this topic when you’ve a few more miles on the clock and you’ve done a bit of...

I do wonder why I bother. This site was a great help to me at one stage is probably the main reason, people always complained that there wasn’t enough success stories or how come there are musicians that are able to cope etc. So I thought I’d post actual experience whenever possible. I disagree...

@Bill Bauer The drinking and driving analogy is preposterous. Bill, you don’t have the experience I do. I’m qualified to give a reasonable opinion on it as I’ve had these experiences and lived with Tinnitus a long time. I’m not telling anyone what to do. People make up their own minds, if it...

@Lane No, it’s negativity. Most of you don’t go to concerts or play in bands yet you see fit to tell others like the original poster not to go and hit a show. You guys don’t have the experience, that’s the fact. There’s pro musicians out there with bad Tinnitus that still continue to play and...

Give it time? I’ve tinnitus for 13 years. More than a lot of you here. Survived, still alive, still enjoying music, enjoying life.

@Suzerman Please go to the show, enjoy it. Foam earplugs work great. You’ll get nothing but negativity here from people that don’t go to concerts. I go all the time, I play in two bands, one of which is death metal. Hit me up if you want any more info.

@Fifth Business Not Malthusian but they were on the bill with us at the show I was talking about. Awesome band.

Foam ones would be fine. I’m playing in a Death Metal band at the minute, two weeks ago I got to a venue and realised I’d forgotten my custom plugs. Just bought a 3m foam set from a nearby pharmacy. Not a bother on me after the gig and I could hear everything on stage. Get some foam plugs so and...

Read any of my posts on concerts, I still go very regularly.

Nice to see some sensible advice from @Ed209, that’s all spot on.

Another helpful concert thread. Well done to all.

@erik Surely you’ll agree a lot of the initial advice isn’t helpful either. Scaring people into not having a social life. So yeah, I say ignore advice from people who don’t do it themselves. I’m not telling anyone what to do myself, just giving positive experiences , up to individuals to make...

“Any justification for your advice above?” “Or are you just hoping to use your Mind to Will your view of the world (that everything is safe and that we don't need to worry about anything) into existence (in spite of all of the evidence of your view of the world not coinciding with the real...

Best precaution? Not to read the advice here.

@Flamingo1 Ive gone to see Ghost, not crazy loud at all.Very enjoyable! @Sash Problem is the people saying don’t go by and large are young in terms of tinnitus so you’ll get the “ it’s not worth an hour of enjoyment line” Weigh it up yourself, I think with proper protection and clearly not...

@Tom Cnyc Just noticed this "Speaking of which - I missed Fates Warning this weekend, and really wish I went. Given your musical tastes, @Greg - you may know them." Yes absolutley one of my favourite bands. Plus Joey Vera from Armored Saint has been with them for quite a while. I picked up a...

Lol @Bill Bauer comparing a gig to doing Heroin And I’m only noticing Pete has Tinnitus three weeks, yet sees fit to lecture.

None of what I said is true? You’re not a musician but are telling me we turn up loud on stage? You don’t do to concerts yet you’re telling me the dB level I quoted is not a fact? Bottom line, I’m not giving up music. Performance, attendance, rehearsal. You, Gman and whoever else can think...

Why would you risk it getting worse though for a few hours at a concert? I have gone to concerts years ago - I had the ringing but it went away. However, if I could do it over again, I would never go to one ever. Your choice. If it is possible, that every acoustic trauma over time...

"You're a weird one though. By choosing to not tempt fate by avoiding loud events, my advice is worthless? I can accept your view point, despite disagreeing with it. But I'm not the one calling this forum the worst place for advice. Just accept others may see things differently to you." I can't...

Yes @Gman I’m petty yet you’re the one resorting to childish name calling. It’s not a mines longer than yours thing either. Tells me what way your mind works. You still have no relevant experience on the topic other than your bone conduction and cumulative damage theories. If that’s the case...

Yeah - SUPPORT forum. How is advising everyone to stay locked up in their bedroom avoiding any type of noise supportive? Makes things seem even more desperate if you ask me. Yes, this is the worst place to come for that specific advice. A large percentage of this board have Tinnitus <5 years...

“Your T hasn't faded in all of those years. That might be because you Don't know what you are talking about when it comes to concerts.” My tinnitus was never going to fade. Aside from the initial year or two I’ve largely gotten on with life. What’s wrong with the occasional bit of positivity...

@Gman What a deeply ignorant statement “Yet you’re on a tinnitus support forum. If you were ok with it, you wouldn’t be here. Trying to stop others from worsening their condition is a good thing.” I’m doing ok thanks and I don’t NEED to be here, I’ve had Tinnitus longer than a lot of you...

Go, doubt you’ll need plugs but take a pair.

@freelance This is the worst place to come to if you’re looking for advice on going to concerts. I’m a musician, and I go to a lot of shows. As long as your sensible I.e. don’t stand up the front and always wear your plugs you’ll be fine, so keep going. In the last year I’ve rehearsed dozens...

Lads, no way a sneeze can cause damage. Unless it was an elephant maybe.

Classic scaremongering. I’d go mate, I go to gigs all the time. Wear earplugs, don’t stand next to speakers and you’ll be fine. Enjoy!!! Read over my other posts of “actual” experiences rather than listen to people saying they wouldn’t go. I post lists of what I’ve been to, so far this year...

Me too, noise induced but hearing is still ok.

I had a filling done just last week, not a problem. Get an understanding dentist and all will be fine.

Dude, relax. Dentist will be fine, make them aware and most will understand. I’ve been for regular cleans, fillings and have had a wisdom tooth out. All ok, not as loud as you think. A cool dentist will break and not do sustained drilling

Ear muffs when the child is noisy? Come on guys, absolute overkill. Im a father of two, kids noisy yes. Impact on tinnitus = 0

Go and enjoy. Just be sure to wear earplugs. A bar with loud chat I find is ok, I usually don’t wear earplugs in that instance, the minute any loud music comes on in a bar it’s time for plugs!

@Widex HIIT is high intensity interval training. Great if you can’t get out to run, it can be done at home with no equipment. I found the exercise great for distracting initially but it improves your mood and obviously fitness levels. You will habituate, be patient. I know it’s hard but you’ll...

@Widex I've Tinnitus 12 years. Yes, it's possible for it to go back to baseline. But don't count on it. Second Habituation is more likely. I went trhough similar experience. First time around, no problem to habituate. Second time took much longer but you get there in the end. The thing is to...

I have had it for 12 years. First 8 were no problem but I had an increase in 2014 that I can’t explain, have since habituated. Just to put it out there, most people here would have experienced a worsening of the effect, not truely indicative of what happens.

Flying is grand lads, I’ve sat in all sections. Take off will be a little loud but once you’re airborne it’s grand.

@Niklas i never get a spike Ps Phil Collins is touring again he played a 50000 stadium here over the summer. To be very clear, it is personal choice. I don’t like when I see negative advice given out from people that just don’t have the experience and I say that respectfully

I’m just going to add, I think it’s hilarious that the individuals advising people not to go to gigs don’t go themselves. If you want some facts I’ve hit the following this year Meshuggah Kreator/Sepultura Ghost Deftones Leprous Iron Maiden Katatonia Helmet Armored Saint Wolves in the Throne...

I disagree mr negative. The damage was done, nothing I could do to reverse it. There’s tonnes of positive stories, you’re not going to find them on a tinnitus forum.

Most people here are talking shit. I have tinnitus 11 years. I hit concerts frequently, rehearse, play gigs. No change to my tinnitus (obviously all of the above with custom plugs)

You’ll be ok mate. But that’s a warning sign, be sure to protect your ears going forward. Don’t quit the band, there’s plenty of musicians here with the condition still active.

About a year. I found once I resumed doing the things I loved (With precaution as much as possible) I stopped obsessing about it. This is a great place for support and valuable news on research, but you shouldn't judge everything by what you read here - there are a lot of worst case scenarios...

Sure, that's one way of looking at it @Bill Bauer and for a while I stopped all that kind of activity. But I was depressed. There's so many variables here. I may not live to see 70-80 It may get worse because of my lifestyle, it may not. It could just have easily gotten worse sitting at...

I always post in this type of topic. I’ve had tinnitus for 11 years, I’m 37. I still perform in a band, and I still regularly attend concerts, I’ve hit the following this year Meshuggah, Deftones, Sepultura, Ghost, Armored Saint, Katatonia, Leprous, Helmet, Iron Maiden. Hardly easy listening...