Oh noes! My hearing!

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NateWM

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1,684 posts

186 months

Friday 12th November 2010
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Howdy guys!

I have a question about my hearing. At work today, some young lad thought it would be funny to pop a juice carton in a small sealed room. The pop was more like a "BANG" and my ears rang very loudly for about 3-5 seconds. Now, my left ear has a loud-ish ringing, and feels like it has excess pressure. Also, when listening to music, I can hear it louder in my right ear if I close off my left ear.

I have suffered from minor tinnitus for years, but was wondering if this is more serious? I am off to bed now, but will post back here tomorrow morning for any updates.

Thanks for any help or advice I may receive.

Toodles.

SystemParanoia

14,343 posts

205 months

Friday 12th November 2010
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...call a priest!

NateWM

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1,684 posts

186 months

Friday 12th November 2010
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hehe

NateWM

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1,684 posts

186 months

Saturday 13th November 2010
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Seems to of gotten worse today. The feeling of "pressure" on my ear has dissapeared, but I hear a very annoying buzz or ringing noise over any sound. For example, when someone talks to me, I hear a buzzing noise overlapped with it, if that makes sense?

Will see how it goes this weekend. If it still persists by Monday, then I will book an appointment with my GP and see if it is permanent.

Conian

8,030 posts

208 months

Saturday 13th November 2010
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it'll pass
i've had worse!

NateWM

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186 months

Sunday 14th November 2010
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Conian said:
it'll pass
i've had worse!
How long have yours lasted? I'm still having this problem, and it is bugging the hell out of me.

Conian

8,030 posts

208 months

Sunday 14th November 2010
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The worst i had was a blank bullet being fired in a small and closed room, 1 foot away from my head, i'd say 3 days and I was completely OK.