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Ok, now i know this was self inflicted, but, my right ear is always ringing. first let me describe why. I used to have a VERY VERY loud car stereo that i listened too all the time. i noticed a little problem back then. Then, about a year or more after i got the stereo, i went shooting with a friend and had no ear protection on. I was pretty much deaf in that ear for about 2-3 weeks. (the other wasnt so hot either) but now, my left ear is fine and my right ear still rings. and if i listen to anything at even a moderate level of volume, it feels like its a little swollen inside it, it rings, and i cant hear very, very high pitched noises. Now, it has been about 2 or 3 years that i have been dealing with this. Just curious if there was any cure for this. even if i dont hear as good as i used too, i just want to take the awkward feeling out of that ear. it just feels like it hasnt healed and keeps getting swollen inside there, kinda like a sprain that you never let heal, and just keep using that limb. Any advice ?
In Reply to: right ear screwy posted by Hearing problem on February 25, 2001 at 23:52:59:
Hi, Hearing.
Your traumatic history says that your ear will likely never be normal. More trauma will make it (and likely your other ear) worse so be VERY careful with what you have left!
Your best bet right now, for the bothersome symptoms, is learning self-hypnosis (you will need a teacher) and practicing it at least twice a day. Basically what you are doing is learning to suppress and ignore the symptoms. This will not do anything to heal the damage, which is likely impossible, but at least you would not have the ringing.
Do you think that sharing your experience would help other young people avoid this kind of damage?
Let us know how you do.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: right ear screwy (Traumatic presbycusis and tinnitus.) posted by Walt Stoll on February 27, 2001 at 09:49:03:
Dr Stoll - Would accupuncture or a cranial osteopath be able to help this condition at all?
In Reply to: ? 4 Dr. Stoll - right ear screwy (Traumatic presbycusis and tinnitus.) posted by dd on February 27, 2001 at 12:02:39:
to "dd", the person that posted this message. I am "d.d." and since our names are so close, would it be possible for you to do something a little different to your name. While your post is benign, quite good actually, I wouldn't want any confusion as to who was posting. I ask this of you because I have not seen you here before, and I have been here for years. I hope you will take this as a positive request to head off any confusion or trouble and nothing more. Thank you.
With the best of intentions,
d.d.
In Reply to: ? 4 Dr. Stoll - right ear screwy (Traumatic presbycusis and tinnitus.) posted by dd on February 27, 2001 at 12:02:39:
Hi, dd.
Certainly either or both might help. Since neither could possibly harm, why not give them a try?
Let us hear about your experiences.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: right ear screwy (Traumatic presbycusis and tinnitus.) posted by Walt Stoll on February 27, 2001 at 09:49:03:
Its a pretty good guess that my hearing will never be normal again, i can easily come to grips with that. Its just out of curiosity that i post. See, my ear that is all messed up, well, there have been times that it has gotten better, and i have gone and done something to screw it up again. I was wondering, lets say i blocked it so no noise could tamper with it anymore. Is there a possibility that it would get better ? not hearing better, but the minimal discomfort. Could you describe to me what exactly in my ear is causing this discomfort? feels like something has swollen up a little. Think you can go into detail a bit ?
thanks,
Red
In Reply to: I agree ..... posted by Red on March 03, 2001 at 00:05:49:
Hi, Red.
Only the otolaryngologist who can examine you can tell you that since there are many things from destroyed hairs in the cochlea to dislocated bones in the middle ear that might cause your particular loss. You just have to get him to explain it to you. It would heop if you studied the anatomy and physiology of the hearing mechanism. See your reference librarian for the correct books. I will bet that you could know what you need to know in a day.
The doc's responsibility does not end with examining you and sending you a bill. The word "doctor" means "teacher". One of the reasons docs make so much money is that they are paid to teach the patient. However, if the patient does not KNOW that, the doc still gets paid the big bucks, he just doesn't do that part of the contract.
I doubt that avoiding any sound getting to that ear would help. However, nothing ventured, nothing gained. It costs nothing to try it and only your body's response counts, anyway. Let us know what happens if you do try.
Walt
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