I'm hearing a persistant ringing noise in my left ear...should I be worried?

Sigmar · 10-07-2002, 01:28 PM

I started hearing it yesterday and it went away when I woke up this morning, although by lunch it had returned. I haven't listened to anything loud recently nor have I engaged in any physical excersizes that have made contact with my head (I rowed but I don't see how that could affect my head).

I was wondering, should I be concerned about it? It seems to grow louder and softer every so often, it's kinda freaky

realbinky · 10-07-2002, 01:38 PM

If you have a minor cold (you may not know), there could be some gunk in there causing some reverb. Or maybe wax (ewww!)? Clean it with a swab dipped in peroxide. GENTLY!

Sigmar · 10-07-2002, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by realbinky:
If you have a minor cold (you may not know), there could be some gunk in there causing some reverb. Or maybe wax (ewww!)? Clean it with a swab dipped in peroxide. GENTLY!

Hmm, I do indeed have a cold...thanks I'll give this a try.

Although any other suggestions would still be appriciated [img]smile.gif[/img]

Grojlach · 10-07-2002, 01:43 PM

Had it once after a And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead-concert, in both ears... Took a week or so to get rid of the ringing. But I'm not gonna go to any concerts without ear-plugs anymore, that's for sure.

Sigmar · 10-07-2002, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Grojlach:
Had it once after a And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead-concert, in both ears... Took a week or so to get rid of the ringing. But I'm not gonna go to any concerts without ear-plugs anymore, that's for sure.

See thats the weird thing, i? haven't actually been by anything remotely loud recently, except my school of course

Charean · 10-07-2002, 01:47 PM

It probably is your cold - that happens to me on occasion. If it persists beyond 3 days... call your doctor. It could be as easy as some inflammation (where Sudafed would fix it) or an infection. If you are just alarmed, call the doc anyway. That is what they are there for!

take care!

Sazerac · 10-07-2002, 03:06 PM

That's called "tinnitus", and it's most likely caused by a minor case of otitis media (middle ear inflammation). If it persists, do go see a doctor, as it means the inflammation isn't going away. It can be accompanied by sudden "popping" sounds (a patulous eustachean tube) or by dizziness as well.

Hope things work out!

-Sazerac

Larry_OHF · 10-07-2002, 03:21 PM

I have had similar ringing in my life for years...maybe once every three months, and I will not have a cold or anything. I still have better than normal hearing...as the hearing tests say. Yet, my case could be different than your's so I would listen to the other guys' advice if you feel so inclined to worry.

Beaumanoir · 10-07-2002, 03:23 PM

LOL, Concert ringing? Yea, That's always a bugger

[ 10-07-2002, 03:24 PM: Message edited by: Beaumanoir ]

Lord of Alcohol · 10-07-2002, 04:23 PM

You should have the ear removed immediatly! It likely has gangrene! First slice off your ear with a sharp knife, then using a drill and a paddle bit clear out the inner ear of all tissue. After doing that pour some peroxide and 151 rum over the area and duct tape a bandage to your head. Its best to shave your head so the tape comes off easier. I've had to do this a couple times and my ear has always grown back good as new! Hope I helped! [img]smile.gif[/img]

10-07-2002, 01:38 PM	#2
realbinky Elminster Join Date: March 14, 2001 Location: Milford, MA 01757 Age: 52 Posts: 442	If you have a minor cold (you may not know), there could be some gunk in there causing some reverb. Or maybe wax (ewww!)? Clean it with a swab dipped in peroxide. GENTLY! __________________ <br />Move all ZIG for great PROGRESS!<br />Project M.U.L.E.<br />At least my kids think I\'m smart...

10-07-2002, 01:43 PM	#4
Grojlach Zartan Join Date: May 2, 2001 Location: Ulpia Noviomagus Batavorum Age: 43 Posts: 5,281	Had it once after a And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead-concert, in both ears... Took a week or so to get rid of the ringing. But I'm not gonna go to any concerts without ear-plugs anymore, that's for sure. __________________ [url]\"http://www.audioscrobbler.com/user/Grobbel/\" target=\"_blank\"> [img]\"http://www.denness.net/rpi/username/Grobbel\" alt=\" - \" /></a>

10-07-2002, 01:47 PM	#6
Charean Hathor Join Date: March 6, 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Age: 60 Posts: 2,201	It probably is your cold - that happens to me on occasion. If it persists beyond 3 days... call your doctor. It could be as easy as some inflammation (where Sudafed would fix it) or an infection. If you are just alarmed, call the doc anyway. That is what they are there for! take care! __________________ And then there were 6.

10-07-2002, 03:06 PM	#7
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 60 Posts: 7,387	That's called "tinnitus", and it's most likely caused by a minor case of otitis media (middle ear inflammation). If it persists, do go see a doctor, as it means the inflammation isn't going away. It can be accompanied by sudden "popping" sounds (a patulous eustachean tube) or by dizziness as well. Hope things work out! -Sazerac __________________ "And all my days are trances, and all my nightly dreams, Are where thy grey eye glances, and where thy footstep gleams, In what ethereal dances, by what eternal streams..."

10-07-2002, 03:21 PM	#8
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 14,759	I have had similar ringing in my life for years...maybe once every three months, and I will not have a cold or anything. I still have better than normal hearing...as the hearing tests say. Yet, my case could be different than your's so I would listen to the other guys' advice if you feel so inclined to worry. __________________

10-07-2002, 01:28 PM	#1
Sigmar Unicorn Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: N/a Posts: 4,222	I started hearing it yesterday and it went away when I woke up this morning, although by lunch it had returned. I haven't listened to anything loud recently nor have I engaged in any physical excersizes that have made contact with my head (I rowed but I don't see how that could affect my head). I was wondering, should I be concerned about it? It seems to grow louder and softer every so often, it's kinda freaky

10-07-2002, 03:23 PM	#9
Beaumanoir Iron Throne Cult Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: There is no IRL, Only AFK. Age: 35 Posts: 4,896	LOL, Concert ringing? Yea, That's always a bugger [ 10-07-2002, 03:24 PM: Message edited by: Beaumanoir ] __________________ My pokemon bring all the boys to the yard, and they're like; you wanna trade cards? Damn right, I wanna trade cards, I'll trade this but not my Charizard.

10-07-2002, 04:23 PM	#10
Lord of Alcohol Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Charlotte,NC Age: 60 Posts: 4,570	You should have the ear removed immediatly! It likely has gangrene! First slice off your ear with a sharp knife, then using a drill and a paddle bit clear out the inner ear of all tissue. After doing that pour some peroxide and 151 rum over the area and duct tape a bandage to your head. Its best to shave your head so the tape comes off easier. I've had to do this a couple times and my ear has always grown back good as new! Hope I helped! [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ No

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