Tinnitus from a (Single) Cialis Pill — What Can Make It Permanently Worse?

[Moonhouse33]

Hi.

I first got my tinnitus four years ago when I took one Cialis Pill. At first it was really bad but it has gone to a baseline that I can tolerate. I have had a few spikes here and there (from vaping, one time after a movie in the theatre.) Ever ytime I have had a spike it goes back to a non bothersome baseline after a few days at the most.

I am learning to produce dubstep and EDM music and would like to play concerts and tour. Would exposure to hearing loud music at concerts multiple times a week cause tinnitus to get permanently worse?

Has anyone ever actually gotten a permanent spike? Or even hearing loss?

I am open to wearing ear plugs but wanted to hear others opinions on pursuing a career with music. What do you all think?

I used to go to concerts all the time before I got tinnitus and I had no problems with hearing loss or tinnitus. Does having tinnitus put you at risk for actual hearing loss or just changes in the tinnitus itself like spikes?

I hope to hear what everyone thinks! Thanks.

 

[martinberryhorse]

It's common for EDM artists to wear headphones while they perform. You can get ones that act like earmuffs that will play the music in the headphone at a reasonable level while lowering the volume of the outside speakers. Also you would likely be standing behind the speakers which is significantly less loud than in front. The combination of these two things would make it fairly safe. I saw an artist talk about how he has no hearing loss because of these things even after many years of playing in clubs and venues.

 

[Stacken77]

Welcome to the forum @Moonhouse33.

I am learning to produce dubstep and EDM music and would like to play concerts and tour. Would exposure to hearing loud music at concerts multiple times a week cause tinnitus to get permanently worse?

The answer is short and sober; Yes. You can definitely permanently worsen your tinnitus in very loud environments like that, even though one diligently use single or double protection.

I hate to break it to you, but a career in music isn't ideal when having chronic ear problems like tinnitus. Some individuals may be fine, but there's a pretty substantial risk. There's no limit to how bad these things can get, so if I were you, I would not go down that path.

Wish you well,
Stacken

 

[Thomas_83]

I've been a DJ for many years. Had a professional career with several hours at nightclubs and festivals. Always used molded earplugs with filters in. Used pro headset that I could adjust the pads to the ear. The problem is that you take off your headset to hear feedback from the audience while you play. It is not just music that makes noise, a lot of people together create a loud sound. In addition to standing behind the speakers, you need monitors to hear if you are mixing properly.

I forgot the molded earplugs and played for fun for 1 hour at a private party once.
After that I got tinnitus without hearing loss.

I had the time of my life doing it + it paid very well. But I will not take another chance with my hearing, and have given up DJing.

You can still produce music at home I guess.