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MEMBERS DISCUSSION AREA => General Discussion => Topic started by: Alex on June 10, 2008, 08:42:04 PM

Title: Ringing ears?
Post by: Alex on June 10, 2008, 08:42:04 PM

I have been working on my 4 link for 2 days now and Mollys father pulled out an air chisel.  My ears have been ringing since last night.  It has never lasted this long before.  It usually goes away the next morning.  Should i go to the doc or should i give it a few more days.

Title: Re: Ringing ears?
Post by: Krawler00 on June 10, 2008, 08:56:41 PM

I say if after tonight it is still there then go.

Title: Re: Ringing ears?
Post by: DOUG on June 10, 2008, 09:08:50 PM

Quote from: Krawler00 on June 10, 2008, 08:56:41 PM

I say if after tonight it is still there then go.

x2.  Happened to me at AC/DC and Rush concerts.

Title: Re: Ringing ears?
Post by: Krawler00 on June 10, 2008, 09:10:15 PM

 :o :D

Title: Re: Ringing ears?
Post by: DOUG on June 10, 2008, 09:18:52 PM

Quote from: Krawler00 on June 10, 2008, 09:10:15 PM

:o :D

Sorry sonny, what was that???  ???  I couldn't hear you!  There will be lots of old deaf farts 40 years after the thumper car craze.

Title: Re: Ringing ears?
Post by: pachary on June 11, 2008, 08:49:34 AM

Don't bother unless you have pain.  I work in a steel mill.  Ear damage is permanent and irreversable (short of cochlear implant type stuff).  It should subside in a few days.

Paul

Title: Re: Ringing ears?
Post by: DILYSI Dave on June 11, 2008, 09:58:33 AM

Yeah, not much you can do about ringing AFAIK.  Get a set of ear muffs or ear plugs and wear them often.

Title: Re: Ringing ears?
Post by: JT on June 11, 2008, 01:19:23 PM

Ringing ears (tinnitus) is not repairable.  I have had it since 1985 when my brother in law and I went target shooting with a .380 and a .45.  Definitely learned (the hard way) a lesson about hearing protection.

Unless you have pain or are bleeding my bet is your doctor wil have no suggestions for help with the noise.   After a while, you don't really notice it much during the day, but at night it can drive you crazy.  I have to sleep with a fan or a "white noise" machine or take Benadryl.....6 or 7 beers also helps.

Wish I had better news for you....maybe your damage wasn't as severe and it will clear up on its own.

Title: Re: Ringing ears?
Post by: JT on June 13, 2008, 04:36:34 PM

So, how are the ears Alex?  Did the ringing go away yet?