Mid 40s guys with constant ringing. Get in here. I have Questions.

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

I have not noted as much of a hearing loss but a problem in separating multiple noises.

That’s hearing loss. Sound comes in numerous frequencies, you have damaged hearing some now, because you lack the ability to hear them all it makes it hard to distinguish one sound from another, you aren’t hearing all of the sound now only part of it.

 

[fwafwow]

I am realizing more and more that growing up in the 80s/90s using firearms and power tools without hearing protection has truly screwed my hearing. My kids and wife can often hear faint gobbles and bugles that I can't. I have a constant ringing in my ears.

At what point did you decide to get hearing aids/see an audiologist and was it worth it? What did you end up with?

I went to an audiologist a few years ago, but all he did was confirm the hearing loss, noted the frequencies at which I have a harder time hearing, and that the loss in the left ear is worse than in the right one. I am not sure what the doctor did for me, apart from confirming that I needed to take steps to mitigate further loss. Based only on other threads about ear pro, you might be able to get an audiologist to help insurance cover ear pro.

Suppressors….

^^^This. But I still wear double ear pro, with the limited exception of if I'm hunting alone (no risk of hearing my buddy's rifle) and my suppressor makes it hearing safe. (But I often still have my Sordin muffs.) I don't shoot at indoor ranges anymore, and I won't shoot at the outdoor range next to anyone with a brake - even with double ear pro.

I haven't heard of anything that reduces tinnitus that I have confirmed (or that I believe) works. But I did stumble across something that can make it worse - daily aspirin, even at a low dose.

As mentioned above, you sort of have to live with it and make it your friend. To me the worst time is when it's completely quiet (outside of my head), like when trying to sleep. For me meditation helps getting to sleep.

 

[greyghostnw]

If its work related get a test. Will be a baseline for future damage assessments

 

[Fxs]

I am realizing more and more that growing up in the 80s/90s using firearms and power tools without hearing protection has truly screwed my hearing. My kids and wife can often hear faint gobbles and bugles that I can't. I have a constant ringing in my ears.

At what point did you decide to get hearing aids/see an audiologist and was it worth it? What did you end up with?

Bought 7k aids for ringing, 7ks gone ringings here !

 

[ShootOkHuntWorse]

I lost a lot of hearing in my late teens/ early 20s from a trail crew gig and shooting a ton as a hobby. I always double up now, and the jets at work really make my life hard when trying to talk to the crew. Limiting caffeine helps substantially. I never mow without noise cancelling or plugs.

 

[Marshfly]

If its work related get a test. Will be a baseline for future damage assessments

I'm a lifelong small business owner. This is purely self inflicted and not work related. LOL.

That’s hearing loss. Sound comes in numerous frequencies, you have damaged hearing some now, because you lack the ability to hear them all it makes it hard to distinguish one sound from another, you aren’t hearing all of the sound now only part of it.

This is what I see also. And I 100% realize it's hearing loss.

The times my wife and kids could hear bugles last fall and I couldn't really made me aware of what I was missing though.

 

[doc holiday13]

Can’t fix tinnitus you gotta just live with it.

Have a good one

I would slightly disagree, I only have anecdotal experience of course

However, your logical reasoning for the causation of your tinnitus could not necessarily be the cause of it. You should speak to a professional ear Dr. . A family Dr. generally will be very unhelpful.

OP.. You should start being religious about wearing hearing pro.. Its easy to be a fatalist and say "welp ma hearing is shot, so it can't hurt more" .... Wrong.. it will get worse if you don't ear muff up...

 

[TaperPin]

Forever there were no hearing aids other than professionally fit models - now the law has changed and isn’t there an app to use with AirPods? I see info from Apple, but haven’t looked into it.

 

[TaperPin]

I’m at the funny stage where your brain tries to fill in words that weren’t heard. So “Would you like a Coke with that?” Turns into, “Would you like to poke a cat?” lol

 

[xsn10s]

I would go to a specialist rather than buying an amazon unit. I'm sure those are as good or better than what my Mom has now, heck I'm considering getting some. But I'd protect your hearing as much as possible since you are relatively young. You have the potential to cause more damage with those DIY hearing aids so I'd suggest seeing a professional. My hearing was damaged in the Army and while I trained LEO in the 1990's. It's been constant ringing since then. I protect my hearing with foam plugs and electronic muffs. Always wear hearing protection even suppressed. I even wear ear pro when hammering nails or mowing the lawn. Treat any high blood pressure and just protect your health as best you can.

 

[T-town]

Do everything you can to never shoot, run equipment or even go to a concert without hearing protection. Even turkeys get shot with ear plugs in for me. Do all you can to minimize future damage.

I've heard people say good things about the Tetra hearing enhancement products.
The original Walker's game ear plugs is what i have used for over 20 years waterfowl hunting.

 

[The Guide]

My hearing issues started young. Bad tonsillitis, bad ear infections, perforated ear drums due to infection, tube's in the ears, sinusitis, and nasal polips all contributed to auditory issues on top of working in industrial jobs in farming, ranching, construction, timber harvest, machine shop, welding, and oil field work. It comes with the territory. I have found these to work acceptable for hunting. A little strange to get used to but I like them

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[Marshfly]

I would slightly disagree, I only have anecdotal experience of course

However, your logical reasoning for the causation of your tinnitus could not necessarily be the cause of it. You should speak to a professional ear Dr. . A family Dr. generally will be very unhelpful.

OP.. You should start being religious about wearing hearing pro.. Its easy to be a fatalist and say "welp ma hearing is shot, so it can't hurt more" .... Wrong.. it will get worse if you don't ear muff up...

Been religious about protection for years now. And I am crazy about the kids and wife at this point.

Anyway. just got a screening scheduled. They had a cancelation for tomorrow so I will report back. LOL

 

[Luxin Tenebris]

I went to an audiologist a few years ago, but all he did was confirm the hearing loss, noted the frequencies at which I have a harder time hearing, and that the loss in the left ear is worse than in the right one. I am not sure what the doctor did for me, apart from confirming that I needed to take steps to mitigate further loss. Based only on other threads about ear pro, you might be able to get an audiologist to help insurance cover ear pro.

^^^This. But I still wear double ear pro, with the limited exception of if I'm hunting alone (no risk of hearing my buddy's rifle) and my suppressor makes it hearing safe. (But I often still have my Sordin muffs.) I don't shoot at indoor ranges anymore, and I won't shoot at the outdoor range next to anyone with a brake - even with double ear pro.

I haven't heard of anything that reduces tinnitus that I have confirmed (or that I believe) works. But I did stumble across something that can make it worse - daily aspirin, even at a low dose.

As mentioned above, you sort of have to live with it and make it your friend. To me the worst time is when it's completely quiet (outside of my head), like when trying to sleep. For me meditation helps getting to sleep.

I would get checked out. If not hearing loss, then it could be reversed. Jaw/neck tension and nerve issues are common causes.

Took about 4 grams of aspirin one day and that produced noticeable tinnitus that took a few days to clear up. Aspirin depletes glycine which is needed for nerves to function properly—this is likely why aspirin can cause it.

 

[Robobiss]

I’m only 30, can’t hear shit.

Lots and lots of 50 BMG as well as 5.56 out of a short barrel downrange with cigarette butts in my ears for ear pro (if I was lucky).

Only suppressed now, gotta save what I have left.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

I’m at the funny stage where your brain tries to fill in words that weren’t heard. So “Would you like a Coke with that?” Turns into, “Would you like to poke a cat?” lol

Haven't got laid in a while?

 

[johnw3474]

This is a company based out of central Mississippi, but they have clientele all over. I don't know Grace personally but do know her family. They are good people. She is an audiologist, they do custom fittings or will send you a kit that allows you to do your own mold for hearing protection. They offer both passive and electronic options. I know several guys they have bought her high end custom electronic protection and love it. I still can't justify the money, but I do have the OtoPro Impluse plugs. They do have their limits when trying to blow a duck call, but generally work pretty well as non electronic passive ear plugs. No more ringing ears for days after a dove hunt. She has done several hunting podcast and I think has found a niche in this market as well as others. I know she did a custom fitting for the Meateater guys a few years ago. Give her a call and see what she recommends for the constant ringing, she will offer advice with out a big sales pitch in my experience.

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[pacoalcracker]

There is no cure for tinnitus...PERIOD. If you got it, it's going to the grave with you. Loud noises will remove your hearing too. It's real simple folks. Protect it or lose it.

 

[ozyclint]

So what if you live in Australia where suppressors are illegal? (Apparently you only need them to be a sniper murderer)

I have tinnitus and I've long been at the stage where trying to hear something where there is background noise is a lost cause.
I have trouble watching TV and hearing dialogue while there is background noise or music.

 

[Gman12]

I am in the same boat and plan to go see a doctor very soon. I have been around loud music, guns and race cars plus a family history of hearing loss. I can't hear high pitched noises such as a microwave alarm and its hard for me to hear deer walking through leaves but I can still hear turkeys gobbling and bulls bugling pretty well. I think I will end up with hearing aids and it will probably be expensive but well worth it if it helps me hear like I used to be able to.