Hearing Protection and Tinnitus: Keep The Tiny Hair Cells Safe — Discuss!

[Grace]

Ok So I will most likely be going to another gig 25th of October, I plan on using earplugs but I'm wondering if mine will be enough.
Also is sound protection the only thing, what about bass or vibrations.
Last time I was somewhat close to the speakers unintentionally so my head hurt for a week or more, also I don't know if it's the nose drops or it was the gig but now when I put my ear on a pillow I hear a really really faint ring, I had it but it went away after the gig it went back but it's going away now.
Actually the chances of me attending this gig have just drop considerably due to common sense, but still I want to have good earplugs just in-case not for gigs but as protection overall.
These are the ones I currently have, if I put em' in right it feels like a pressure in my ears and I think sounds go down a lot, when I was at a gig it was maybe 100dB but it sounded like 70-80 I think my ears have the faint pillow ring coming back temporary was due to vibrations.
Are there earplugs that can protect me completely from vibrations,noise,bass if so please name them.
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The one's I'm currently using

If you know how to properly fit foam ear plugs.. The blue heroes foam 33 db ones are great for concerts/gigs or loud events. They really bring the noise down.

 

[Street Spirit]

I currently buy the bulk foam earplugs at Walmart and find that many of them just plain suck. I know how to properly insert them, however depsite trying over and over, find they are not expanding and giving me proper protection. Guess you get what you pay for but otherwise I would be spending an incredible amount per month since I only use new ones each time.

So would getting musician ear plugs be the best for me? ( I don't know much about them) I need good protection for times when I go out.

 

[jimH]

I agree with you @Street Spirit regarding the foam earplugs at Walmart. There's a pretty good selection/variety of ear plugs here:

http://www.earplugstore.com/

 

[Street Spirit]

Hey great @jimH thanks!

 

[sandra72]

Just a question.
Have some people over here and they talk loud and laugh loud so I just put in my plugs.
But they were still a little wet from cleaning this afternoon. When putting them in my ears
I hear the sound of bubbling and crackling water in my ear. Could this sound make any damage in my ears because the sound was in my ear and not outside my ear?

 

[Markku]

Just a question.
Have some people over here and they talk loud and laugh loud so I just put in my plugs.
But they were still a little wet from cleaning this afternoon. When putting them in my ears
I hear the sound of bubbling and crackling water in my ear. Could this sound make any damage in my ears because the sound was in my ear and not outside my ear?

Nope. Don't worry about it.

 

[WearProtection]

I work in a v loud environment. Wearing earplugs drives me crazy. So I got some in-ear headphones with 39db nrr. They are called Shure Se215 (used by singers). They have been a life saver for me, protection without listening to my ringing.

 

[Mo_Mo]

When I wear earplugs I hear my T at full blast, hence won't this effect the habitation process of hearing your T very loud and monitoring it whilst wearing the ear plugs?

 

[Anthony C]

I have a general question about sound. Where I live right now there are a lot of outdoor concerts. The music travels far distances especially the bass. I put in ear plugs but the shock waves of the bass can still be felt. Is this bass shock wave even reaching the ear and is it dangerous? Is the treble part of sound more of the problem? Is what I'm experiencing sound or vibration and is that as damaging or harmless?

 

[Mark662]

Sound is vibration of air. If you are far enough from the source it is harmless. As a rule of thumb, if the sound is drowning out normal level conversation, then consider it a potential hazard to hearing.

 

[Anthony C]

Thanks Mark,
I need to get some pro earplugs.
A

 

[Chelles]

I need recommendations for a good pair of earplugs. I am currently using foam ones but I find them so annoying since they keep falling off. I use earplugs since they help drown the twitching from my middle ear spasms. When I press the foam earplug into my ear and hold it I can't hear or feel the twitching but once I let go the earplug becomes loose and eventually comes out. So I guess I'm looking for the best earplug that resembles a finger since putting my finger in my ear stops the twitching.

 

[SleeplessSoul]

Chelles,

I have the same issue. The foam one makes the sound louder but my finger stops it somehow. Can it be neck or jaw?
I even taped my whole ear and tried a headset that covers the ear really tight, but the finger in the ear works pretty good.

 

[Chelles]

I wish they sold fake fingers to stick in your ears lol the only other way that sometimes works is when I put the foam earplug in and I shove it in my ear and lay on that side that's the only way I can get some sleep on the nights when my ears are twitching

 

[SleeplessSoul]

I am sorry Chelles, when you say twitching, do they just move or do you hear that sound like the microphone?

 

[Chelles]

Both I hear sound and I physically feel the twitch. How about you?

 

[SleeplessSoul]

Hear sound. Feel something almost like a thump or whirr or vibration.
What is your sound exactly? I am trying to establish the cause for us. If it is myoclonus I believe it's from neck or jaw possibly for you, enlarged thyroid pulling on the scm area.
Mine also sounds like different bass tones. Low ones.

 

[Chelles]

The way the doctor explained it was the muscles contract and I think the tiny bone hits the ear drum and makes a thump sound. The muscles can contract for many different reasons I think mine is jaw related but I'm not sure. Today it has been twitching on and off all day ugh.

 

[Ricky81]

Downbeats NRR 18 db are good but they are not that easy to pull OUT from your ear, but still good as they conceal easily.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A3Z44RM/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&qid=1424829169&sr=1&keywords=ear+plugs


Sonic Defender 28 db are excellent for sporting, louder events but easier for other people to notice these.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A3I35HY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I hate putting any of these on since getting T, because all I hear is T. But I put them on when im in a noisy event.

 

[RichardRR]

So I have read a lot of things regarding tinnitus and ear plugs, but I wanted to get some input from everyone.

What's the best type of earplug?
How long should you wear them?
When should you wear them? When shouldn't you?
Should you even wear them in the first place?

 

[Kevin08]

Hi Richard,
I'll take a stab at the 3rd question. Wear them any time that you would have worn them prior to having t. Wear them when using power tools, loud concerts etc., but also include one notch down such as the gym, loud trips in the 68 Mustang etc., places that would have been okay prior to t but might have caused a bit of fuzzy hearing for a while after. I always keep a pair of 32db plugs in my pocket just incase a situation comes up in which I will be assaulted with 85 plus db noise. The other day I was on a walk in my neighborhood when I came across a crew working a tree chipper. Those plugs saved my bacon. Most doctors don't understand this and will tell you to tough it out. That could lead to a lot of added stress which is not good for t. On the other hand, don't over protect or you could develop h. I over protected my worst t ear in the beginning and developed really bad h in that ear as a result. It 3 months of retraining to be rid of the dreaded h. I will be following this thread as I'm considering an ear plug upgrade but an not sure if the $300 ear molds are worth the money.

 

[SoulStation]

not sure if the $300 ear molds are worth the money.

If you want to hear things well and have a comfortable fit they very much are worth the money .

 

[Rings-a-Bell]

Anyone seen these new earplugs on kickstarter yet?

 

[MikeP505]

What is that price?? I must need glasses................

 

[Ecip]

What is that price?? I must need glasses................

That's what's been raised on kickstarted so far, not the price of the earplugs.

 

[whale]

That's what's been raised on kickstarted so far, not the price of the earplugs.

£48 GBP or £24 GBP + Shipping depending on the model.

 

[Tbird]

Hi everyone. I started with really loud tinnitus in my right ear about a month ago. I've always had sensitive ears and tend to put cotton wool in when going to noisy pubs. I think however this might be caused by the constant loud music in my gym classes. I go 2-3 times a week. I have complained to the gym, but heard nothing back yet.
My concern is I have a lot of Christmas dos coming up, where the music will be unbearable. I also dont want to stop going to the gym and I don't want to stop going out, but what does everyone recommend to protect their ears and stop from getting worse?

 

[Jason C]

Only thing you can do is use ear plugs.

I have used these in the gym and they work well. Same with restaurants etc

Cuts the noise but you can hear conversation.

If anyone asks you can always say they are the new Bose in ear headphones lol



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200933202935

 

[Zorro!]

Hi everyone. I started with really loud tinnitus in my right ear about a month ago. I've always had sensitive ears and tend to put cotton wool in when going to noisy pubs. I think however this might be caused by the constant loud music in my gym classes. I go 2-3 times a week. I have complained to the gym, but heard nothing back yet.
My concern is I have a lot of Christmas dos coming up, where the music will be unbearable. I also dont want to stop going to the gym and I don't want to stop going out, but what does everyone recommend to protect their ears and stop from getting worse?

Ditch the "cotton wool" and get some decent ear plugs. Also, stop going out to "noisy pubs". Sure, every once in a while is okay (with ear protection) but believe me, when you're older you won't regret not going to those places. I know, I know, you feel it's important to socialize and that's what people your age do -- they go to noisy pubs (clubs). I get that so I can't fault you for wanting to continue doing what is only natural. But trust me, twenty years from now you will realize that you didn't miss out on much by not hitting the noisy pubs back in the day.

 

[Julien87]

Hello,

I am looking for noise protection earplugs that look like MP3 earphones. I have classic earplugs but I want a pair with cords so that I can remove/put them quickly and easily when I'm wandering outside. And I find that the classic protection plugs with cords look strange.

Does that exist and does anybody have a model/brand to recommand?