A couple of days ago, I went to a concert with foam earplugs (rated at 32 dB), but they just were not enough. It was my first concert in 10 years, and I regret going. My tinnitus has spiked as a result. I am hoping the increase is not permanent, but I am trying to come to terms with the possibility that it might be.
When my tinnitus first became severe a few years ago, I noticed brief episodes where a loud ringing would suddenly surge in one or both ears. These episodes would last 30 seconds to a minute, with the ringing becoming so intense that it almost drowned out other sounds. Then, just as suddenly, it would fade back to the usual persistent noise in my ears.
Today, something similar happened with my right ear, but it felt different. Along with the intense ringing, I experienced a sensation of hearing loss, like the sound was muffled. It lasted about a minute before gradually returning to the regular loud ringing, and the muffled feeling disappeared.
It is distressing to experience that temporary muffled sensation or loss of hearing, even for a short time. Does anyone else go through this? I keep wondering if it could be because I had coffee today or have been stressed from working against a deadline. Honestly, though, I am not sure what is causing it.
When my tinnitus first became severe a few years ago, I noticed brief episodes where a loud ringing would suddenly surge in one or both ears. These episodes would last 30 seconds to a minute, with the ringing becoming so intense that it almost drowned out other sounds. Then, just as suddenly, it would fade back to the usual persistent noise in my ears.
Today, something similar happened with my right ear, but it felt different. Along with the intense ringing, I experienced a sensation of hearing loss, like the sound was muffled. It lasted about a minute before gradually returning to the regular loud ringing, and the muffled feeling disappeared.
It is distressing to experience that temporary muffled sensation or loss of hearing, even for a short time. Does anyone else go through this? I keep wondering if it could be because I had coffee today or have been stressed from working against a deadline. Honestly, though, I am not sure what is causing it.
