- Mar 11, 2020
- 211
- Tinnitus Since
- 1/2020
- Cause of Tinnitus
- A loud live music show
I've had tinnitus for 6 months now following an acoustic trauma. Still hoping it might fade a bit from current levels.
I am also the father of a 2-year-old son. Like many kids, my son can sometimes be pretty loud, e.g. when he screams or cries about something. In fact, our son has a particularly shrill cry (as compared to other children), which has been the case since birth.
When my son makes a loud noise, especially if it's indoors or in an enclosed environment (e.g. a car), it can cause me some ear discomfort. I couldn't say whether or not this causes my tinnitus to spike, or whether it interferes with the long-term healing process following my original acoustic trauma.
Given the above, I've started trying to wear earplugs when around my young son. However, I'm wondering if this is overly cautious and potentially bordering on the ridiculous. Does anyone else do the same? If so, what's been your experience after you started plugging vs. before? Has it helped in any way?
I am also the father of a 2-year-old son. Like many kids, my son can sometimes be pretty loud, e.g. when he screams or cries about something. In fact, our son has a particularly shrill cry (as compared to other children), which has been the case since birth.
When my son makes a loud noise, especially if it's indoors or in an enclosed environment (e.g. a car), it can cause me some ear discomfort. I couldn't say whether or not this causes my tinnitus to spike, or whether it interferes with the long-term healing process following my original acoustic trauma.
Given the above, I've started trying to wear earplugs when around my young son. However, I'm wondering if this is overly cautious and potentially bordering on the ridiculous. Does anyone else do the same? If so, what's been your experience after you started plugging vs. before? Has it helped in any way?