Members -Assy- Posted January 15, 2010 Members Share Posted January 15, 2010 My damn earplug would not get in my ear at band practice last night and spent the majority of the time just half-assingly sitting in my ear not doing its job. Ive been to loud shows and practices and for a few hours after my hearing is slightly muffled, but i woke up this morning and in my left ear it is STILL muffled sounding. WHEN WILL IT GO AWAY?! Or am I half deaf forever now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted January 15, 2010 Members Share Posted January 15, 2010 huh? what?? :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Saturn Posted January 15, 2010 Members Share Posted January 15, 2010 Oh No......Looks like you will never hear again. I'm sure it will go away. I just spent 2 hours with my amp cranked and have never used ear plugs though I've tried. The muffeled sound always goes away. I've been to some shows that were so loud that I couldn't hear for 2 days but the hearing eventually comes back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sheraton Posted January 15, 2010 Members Share Posted January 15, 2010 I'm no audiologist but it's my understanding that hearing damage, damage to the tiny hairs inside your ears, does not grow back. I'm not sure how that relates to the post trauma ringing and muffled sound but any hearing damage is permanent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Orange Jackson Posted January 15, 2010 Members Share Posted January 15, 2010 Oh No......Looks like you will never hear again.I'm sure it will go away. I just spent 2 hours with my amp cranked and have never used ear plugs though I've tried. The muffeled sound always goes away. I've been to some shows that were so loud that I couldn't hear for 2 days but the hearing eventually comes back. ^Poster boy for totally {censored}ed up case of tinnitus, and severe hearing damage, by age 34. Hearing damage is cumulative, that means it all adds up. Every guitar player should have some of these, if not better ones,http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-High-Fidelity-Earplugs-White/dp/B0015WNZ9K/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_b . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members symphonictank Posted January 15, 2010 Members Share Posted January 15, 2010 also, you may have an ear infection. disinfect your earplugs if you haven't already (or get new ones) so you don't spread it to the other ear or keep re-infecting yourself. have your ears looked at by a qualified medical specialist (ENT) if it isn't better within a couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. P Posted January 15, 2010 Members Share Posted January 15, 2010 That often happens to me after very loud gigs in small pubs. If it has gone after about 2-3 days, you should be fine. Just don't make a habit of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian May Posted January 15, 2010 Members Share Posted January 15, 2010 Yes it should clear up within a few days at most. But TAKE IT AS A WARNING SIGN AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT NOT HAPPENING AGAIN!! And I'm preaching to myself here because its something that concerns me - I wear earplugs also but do same as you - sometimes they're not in like they should so aren't giving me their protection...and unless we heed our ears warning signs!! Many a rehearsal I come away and have a dull earache in one ear thats had a hammering for a couple of hours..not good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ultrastick Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 Yes, exposure to loud sounds can depress your hearing for a period of time. Your hearing will bounce back, but it is a debit on the ledger. Subject your ears to loud sounds with no protection and you will pay eventually. Even the foam ear plugs from Wal Mart and drug stores can block up to 32db of sound. I wish I had known more about hearing loss many years ago. Now a good part of my upper hearing range is gone. For good. Any time you are exposed to loud or continuous sounds, wear hearing protection. Some examples are: fireworks, lawn mowers, guns, power tools, loud music or PA systems, even the vacuum cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stormin1155 Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 I'm no audiologist but it's my understanding that hearing damage, damage to the tiny hairs inside your ears, does not grow back. I'm not sure how that relates to the post trauma ringing and muffled sound but any hearing damage is permanent.Yes it is. And you would do well to wear ear protection any time you are exposed to loud noise (which is just about anytime you try to be heard above a drummer). I have fairly significant hearing loss... too many years of big machinery, shooting guns, and rock'n'roll. The only good thing about hearing loss is you think your cheap guitar sounds just as good as a Gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Josh S Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 I agree - ear protection is necessary. I have pretty solid hearing loss on my right side (the side that faces the drummer and the PA in rehearsals, turns out )... I've finally gone to get some proper musician's ear plugs. That is the only way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Special J Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 Oh No......Looks like you will never hear again. I'm sure it will go away. I just spent 2 hours with my amp cranked and have never used ear plugs though I've tried. The muffeled sound always goes away. I've been to some shows that were so loud that I couldn't hear for 2 days but the hearing eventually comes back. Until it doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members racerxwannabe Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 you should rest your ears...wear earplugs for no reason for a day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Saturn Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 Until it doesn't. One time his ear plug wasn't in. He probably doesn't have any permanent damage. I've been playing for over 25 years 10 of those years gigging regularly with not significant hearing damage. Yes I probably should have worn hearing protection but back when I was a gigging musician no one wore ear plugs.Not saying hearing damage can't happen we all know it dose but in his case he will be fine.Now I got to go and find the battery for my hearing aid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steadfastly Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 The guy who says his hearing always comes back, will soon notice that he'll be asking people to "come back" with that again. I didn't hear you. Your hearing will likely come back, but you did do some damage. Hopefully it was minimal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -Assy- Posted January 16, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 update : I was taking a crap, and I noticed that my hearing was back to normal. So I made popcorn in celebration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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