Should a Tinnitus Sufferer Wear Earplugs When Swimming?

[Sash]

I noticed swimming pools are quite loud.

Is it worth wearing earplugs when swimming?

Also are there any earplugs recommended especially for swimmers with tinnitus that do not fall out?

 

[aot]

I used swimming plugs when I went to the beach. The Walgreens brand worked well for me, though it wasn't very loud when I was there.

 

[MBH]

I went lake and ocean swimming last summer and I don't wear plugs, with that said I don't have ear problems, meaning no hearing loss.

 

[Dntmastrinhdphns]

I'm not only worried about the noise at the pool... Can the water getting in the ear make tinnitus worse? I just recetnly started experiencing this ringing

 

[Juan]

Also are there any earplugs recommended especially for swimmers with tinnitus that do not fall out?

Yes, they are custom made.

 

[Kriszti]

I'm not only worried about the noise at the pool... Can the water getting in the ear make tinnitus worse? I just recetnly started experiencing this ringing

I think it can, more so if you are prone to ear infections. But a lot of people do swim with tinnitus, even dive with tinnitus, so basically it's an other thing we have to try for ourselves.

 

[Digital Doc]

No reason for earplugs for swimming with tinnitus, unless it is an otherwise loud setting that needs noise protection. Unfortunately, the swimming earplugs don't have much protection, and many don't provide a NRR, so better to avoid the area than rely on these products for any real protection.

 

[xyz]

I'm not only worried about the noise at the pool... Can the water getting in the ear make tinnitus worse? I just recetnly started experiencing this ringing

I had the same last year. It wasn't particularly loud in the pool, nevertheless after swimming I had tinnitus worsening and another baseline I can only suppose it was due to the water hitting my eardrums (had no earplugs in).

I think it can, more so if you are prone to ear infections. But a lot of people do swim with tinnitus, even dive with tinnitus, so basically it's an other thing we have to try for ourselves.

The last ear infection I had was 2007. So I think swimming must have made something mechanically messed up in my ears.

 

[Tavia R]

I got a very severe case swimmer's ear when I was 11 that lasted 3 weeks, I remember all I did was sit in a recliner and sob from the extreme pain I was in. I already had tinnitus and hyperacusis before that, but I've just always regretted not protecting my ears that one summer because of the "what if..." I've just learned that if you already have ear problems: don't tempt fait, protect yourself.
I like the "SureFire EP4 Sonic Defenders Plus filtered Earplugs" (that's their name on Amazon). They have a snap plug in them that I just love. Unsnap to hear everyone, snap back in to dive into the water and keep your ears safe. They're rated for 24 db, though earplugs that aren't foam or custom made never match up to their decibel ratings so just be warned if that's an issue for you. I seriously recommend these even if you have earplugs you like better, I wear these where I don't want to damage or lose my $200 ear plugs, namely in water like the pool and shower and where I could lose them in bed or camping.

 

[Sash]

I got a very severe case swimmer's ear when I was 11 that lasted 3 weeks, I remember all I did was sit in a recliner and sob from the extreme pain I was in. I already had tinnitus and hyperacusis before that, but I've just always regretted not protecting my ears that one summer because of the "what if..." I've just learned that if you already have ear problems: don't tempt fait, protect yourself.
I like the "SureFire EP4 Sonic Defenders Plus filtered Earplugs" (that's their name on Amazon). They have a snap plug in them that I just love. Unsnap to hear everyone, snap back in to dive into the water and keep your ears safe. They're rated for 24 db, though earplugs that aren't foam or custom made never match up to their decibel ratings so just be warned if that's an issue for you. I seriously recommend these even if you have earplugs you like better, I wear these where I don't want to damage or lose my $200 ear plugs, namely in water like the pool and shower and where I could lose them in bed or camping.

Thank you for this recommendation, I have just ordered them from Amazon. Anyway don't think I will be swimming soon for obvious reasons.

These earplugs will be better than nothing. Though I have lots of earplugs now looks like I have a collection

I definitely need something as the hyperacusis always is worse after swimming but sometimes it goes down to the usual level of hyperacusis.