Hi, I hope someone replies. Actually, hopefully, quite a few people...
I get anxiety whenever I experience ear pain, especially when it causes a tinnitus spike.
In this case, ironically, the pain is not from noise but from earplugs. I ran out of my usual Howard Leight Laser Lite foam earplugs, the pink and yellow ones, so a friend gave me a bag of HDX orange earplugs. I looked them up and saw that Home Depot carries them, among other places.
I tried one in my right ear. It fit, but I did not like it. Still, I managed to insert it properly, though it was not as comfortable as my usual earplugs.
Then, I decided to try one in my left ear. I suspected I would not like it, but I had just dropped one of my last two Laser Lites, so I gave it a shot. Unfortunately, as soon as I inserted it, it really hurt my ear, possibly my ear canal. Now, I have significant pain there, and it has made me feel depressed. Worse, I seem to be experiencing a tinnitus spike because of it.
I searched the forum and found that a few people have reported ear pain or issues from using or inserting earplugs. I am hoping people will share their experiences. How long did the pain last? Did you have any lasting damage? I really hope not.
I did not force the earplug in, though maybe I did not roll it tightly enough before inserting it. These orange ones are definitely harder than the softer, mushier Laser Lites, but it is not like I kept trying to insert it over and over. I just do not see how foam earplugs could cause permanent damage. Right?
I did just order a new box of 200 Laser Lites a few minutes ago, even though it cost me 40 dollars that I really did not have to spare. But I had no choice. I needed them. I still have Plexor earmuffs, but I do not want to wear those all the time.
Side note: Do not buy these orange HDX earplugs unless you have really tough ear canals. They have mixed reviews on Home Depot, and now I understand why.
Any thoughts?
I get anxiety whenever I experience ear pain, especially when it causes a tinnitus spike.
In this case, ironically, the pain is not from noise but from earplugs. I ran out of my usual Howard Leight Laser Lite foam earplugs, the pink and yellow ones, so a friend gave me a bag of HDX orange earplugs. I looked them up and saw that Home Depot carries them, among other places.
I tried one in my right ear. It fit, but I did not like it. Still, I managed to insert it properly, though it was not as comfortable as my usual earplugs.
Then, I decided to try one in my left ear. I suspected I would not like it, but I had just dropped one of my last two Laser Lites, so I gave it a shot. Unfortunately, as soon as I inserted it, it really hurt my ear, possibly my ear canal. Now, I have significant pain there, and it has made me feel depressed. Worse, I seem to be experiencing a tinnitus spike because of it.
I searched the forum and found that a few people have reported ear pain or issues from using or inserting earplugs. I am hoping people will share their experiences. How long did the pain last? Did you have any lasting damage? I really hope not.
I did not force the earplug in, though maybe I did not roll it tightly enough before inserting it. These orange ones are definitely harder than the softer, mushier Laser Lites, but it is not like I kept trying to insert it over and over. I just do not see how foam earplugs could cause permanent damage. Right?
I did just order a new box of 200 Laser Lites a few minutes ago, even though it cost me 40 dollars that I really did not have to spare. But I had no choice. I needed them. I still have Plexor earmuffs, but I do not want to wear those all the time.
Side note: Do not buy these orange HDX earplugs unless you have really tough ear canals. They have mixed reviews on Home Depot, and now I understand why.
Any thoughts?
