worrying ear sounds

[Corkofski]

sup gice?

ok, recently, my ears have been acting quite strange.

every couple of days, maybe more often, my left ear suddenly rings, with no apparent stimulus (eg: it happened just now and the loudest thing around is my keyboard tapping...). it lasts for a max of 10 seconds, isnt really painful, just a bit wierd.

overall, my hearing is still pretty good, though my ears are still ringing from a gig i went to last night. i can still for example hear the post hit the mat in the morning from my room.

so, shall i see a doc, or just stop smoking weed, drinking too much, and cleaning my ears with cotton buds. i usually use plugs when playing, except when playing softer stuff and i can't hear right...

[MeaninglessPhoto]

sup man?

I dont think it sounds too much of a concern, but since you are a drummer, you definitely should get it checked out. Have you ever considered playing drums with isolation headphones instead of plugs.

[Corkofski]

the headphones i use are pretty awesome, they are bud-type iso headphones, jvc ones. they go in pretty tight and act as earplugs really well. only about £20 as well. i'll head to the doc at some point then...

[fishbulb]

This happened to me for a week or so last month and i just now noticed that i haven't been getting it since.

[Inkstar]

Most likely just something random. I've had it a couple of times too. I just take it as a sign to be more careful now.

[some jive turkey]

might wanna check the decibel rating on those earplugs. If they are the ipod type headphone plugs, I don't think those are designed to prevent hearing loss.

As far as I know (i'm not a doctor btw),......tinitis(hearing loss) is the only cause of ringing in the ears. Most people experience ringing now and then, but most people are exposed to loud noises. (expecially if you live in a big city). Statistically teenage males have the best hearing of any group of people, but most people's hearing does deteriorate over the course of their lifetime, even if just a little.

A friend of mine who has a masters degree in saftey management says that when using earplugs, a good seal in the ear is absolutely crucial for hearing protection. He said that you can experience the lower volume w/o a tight seal, but your hearing is still at risk.

[DrumIntoTheNight]

That temporary ringing can just be a release of pressure in your ears, I believe. Might be worth getting it checked out though.

[TheBigMachine]

Used to happen to me a few months back. It went away, but instead of only wearing iso headphones when i was playing or jamming, i started using plugs when i was gigging(i didnt previously) and stopped listening to music so loud and it went away.

[maniac0796]

A friend of mine who has a masters degree in saftey management says that when using earplugs, a good seal in the ear is absolutely crucial for hearing protection. He said that you can experience the lower volume w/o a tight seal, but your hearing is still at risk.

The reverse effect of that tight seal is that if you take them out to fast, your ears start bleeding.

I get what corks on about though sometimes. Like, the other day, i was sat in bed reading, and it just went on for about 20 seconds, and then went.

[TheBigMachine]

I think it's something that everybody gets, regardless of whether or not you play drums. Its just something that happens.

[some jive turkey]

I think so too.

[Inkstar]

Yep. And seeing as it's only recent, you can stop it now. Just take the music down one notch everytime you listen to it, get some iso headphones, and you should find you'll be right.

If it persists for the next few weeks, go get it sussed out.

[Retarded Chipple]

I used to get it where suddenly I'd hear a faint ringing in one ear for a little bit. I'd get it from as young as I remember but now I'm older I hardly ever get it. Considering I used to get when I was like 3 years old and didn't play drums, I'd say its nothing to worry about...but don't be too sure :)

[Mr Pink]

tinnitus...google it and see if any of the info helps.

[ebe9]

tinnitus...google it and see if any of the info helps.

I believe Mr. Pink could quite likely be correct.

See your doctor and get his opinion, and always is possible play with ear plugs.

[A Vision of Sunny Days]

I got this, oh wait, mr pink does. Tinnitus, ringing of the ears, it's not a big deal. Don't worry about it.

[Jezen]

Most likely just something random. I've had it a couple of times too. I just take it as a sign to be more careful now.

I don't agree. It's all cause and effect. If your ears are acting abnormally, then you are treating them incorrectly. Your body is very simple in that fashion.

If it hurts, you are doing it wrong.

Don't worry about expensive iso-phones. Buy some standard workmans earmuffs. My pair cost £2.

[TheBigMachine]

^^ them to. Industrial grade ear muffs = 5 AUD and work just as well.

[Tillmon]

You are starting to get tinitus. That's bad. Start wearing earplugs.

[Grumma]

Tinnitus, ringing of the ears, it's not a big deal. Don't worry about it.

Worst. Advice. Ever.

[Jezen]

I got this, oh wait, mr pink does. Tinnitus, ringing of the ears, it's not a big deal. Don't worry about it.

You're an idiot man. The most important thing you weild as a musician is your ears.

[Grumma]

Except that deaf composer.

It was someone like Mozart . .. or one of those dudes

[Jezen]

He still used his hearing to compose.

[Corkofski]

not when he was deaf...

reminds me of a quote put up in the music block of my college

"mozarts last symphonies were written by a deaf man, and should only be heard by a deaf man"

[pitchfork]

Watch "it's all gone pete tong"

[Jezen]

not when he was deaf...

reminds me of a quote put up in the music block of my college

"mozarts last symphonies were written by a deaf man, and should only be heard by a deaf man"


No, i'm quite sure he did. He would put his ear against the table that his little harpsichord-type-instrument was sitting on, and he could hear the notes because they vibrated through his skull.

[ringworm]

my Dad has tinitus from welding in previous years, he cant sleep now & sometimes has to put headphones on that play a counteractive tone just so he doesnt cut his ears off because they ring so bad

Hopefully all of you will never get it, but always take care of them ears :)

go get em checked Cork if it persists