Exposed to Really Loud Firework, Worried About How Tinnitus Will Be Affected

[MikeO123]

Hi everyone,

I was sitting outside for a little tonight and a huge firework went off a couple houses away.

I had musician's earplugs in but I'm really worried damage was caused. It was one firework and it was extremely loud. I was worried already today because of other noise exposure but this topped it off.

Since my tinnitus worsened I haven't been exposed to anything as loud as the firework and I'm really worried about what's to come as far as my tinnitus goes.

Thanks for the support everyone.

 

[Contrast]

How were you wearing musicians ear plugs by coincidence? Do you also have hyperacusis or pain from noise?

 

[MikeO123]

How were you wearing musicians ear plugs by coincidence? Do you also have hyperacusis or pain from noise?

I was at a family gathering that I thought might be a little loud so I wore them just in case. I don't get pain from noise though.

 

[Digital Doc]

Did your T increase from this exposure? With the musician plugs, you probably had enough protection and things should be ok.

 

[Bill Bauer]

Hi everyone,

I was sitting outside for a little tonight and a huge firework went off a couple houses away.

I had musician's earplugs in but I'm really worried damage was caused. It was one firework and it was extremely loud. I was worried already today because of other noise exposure but this topped it off.

Since my tinnitus worsened I haven't been exposed to anything as loud as the firework and I'm really worried about what's to come as far as my tinnitus goes.

Thanks for the support everyone.

If your T doesn't spike tonight, or when you wake up tomorrow, you probably don't need to worry about this.

 

[MikeO123]

There's been no noticeable increase in my tinnitus since the exposure.