Hey everyone!
Unfortunately, 5 weeks ago, I learned that tinnitus can actually be a chronic condition. I thought it could only annoy you for a minute and then go away.
Anyways, I'm 5 weeks in and trying to figure out if I have any options to increase my chance of recovery. I have a very high-pitched ring in each ear. A year and a half ago I attended a super loud rave for 45 minutes and then got outta there. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that it only takes a few minutes to cause damage. However, my hearing returned to normal within a few hours and assumed I had made a full recovery.
5 weeks ago, I realized I had an annoying ring in both ears while wearing headphones. I learned the truth about tinnitus, and I became very scared. I'm still not sure what brought it on. The only noise exposure near then occurred while I was in a music store. Someone was working with a ladder and it made a horrible squeak while I was standing right next to it. There was a shooting pain in my left ear and I lost hearing for a half a second. Only annoyed, I went home. Two or three days later is when I noticed the ringing. My friend had come over that day and played loud music for a couple of hours but it didn't seem too loud.
5 weeks later the ringing is still there strong as ever. I don't notice it in most situations, but it is affecting my sleep and my ability to enjoy my new headphones.
I visited two ENTs. First one said there is likely damage in the cochlea even though my hearing test 0-8khz is normal. Second ENT said it'll probably go away since there is no hearing damage.I am aware hearing damage can occur above 8khz,
Is there anything I can do? Does anyone think it's a result of acoustic trauma from the store? Should I try getting into the AM101 trial? I only have fainting spells once in a great while (3 times a year), so I doubt its Meniere's, though my aunt has it.
I appreciate any guidance you can offer!
Unfortunately, 5 weeks ago, I learned that tinnitus can actually be a chronic condition. I thought it could only annoy you for a minute and then go away.
Anyways, I'm 5 weeks in and trying to figure out if I have any options to increase my chance of recovery. I have a very high-pitched ring in each ear. A year and a half ago I attended a super loud rave for 45 minutes and then got outta there. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that it only takes a few minutes to cause damage. However, my hearing returned to normal within a few hours and assumed I had made a full recovery.
5 weeks ago, I realized I had an annoying ring in both ears while wearing headphones. I learned the truth about tinnitus, and I became very scared. I'm still not sure what brought it on. The only noise exposure near then occurred while I was in a music store. Someone was working with a ladder and it made a horrible squeak while I was standing right next to it. There was a shooting pain in my left ear and I lost hearing for a half a second. Only annoyed, I went home. Two or three days later is when I noticed the ringing. My friend had come over that day and played loud music for a couple of hours but it didn't seem too loud.
5 weeks later the ringing is still there strong as ever. I don't notice it in most situations, but it is affecting my sleep and my ability to enjoy my new headphones.
I visited two ENTs. First one said there is likely damage in the cochlea even though my hearing test 0-8khz is normal. Second ENT said it'll probably go away since there is no hearing damage.I am aware hearing damage can occur above 8khz,
Is there anything I can do? Does anyone think it's a result of acoustic trauma from the store? Should I try getting into the AM101 trial? I only have fainting spells once in a great while (3 times a year), so I doubt its Meniere's, though my aunt has it.
I appreciate any guidance you can offer!
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