WrongWay 0 #1 August 6, 2004 I think my hearing's going out, but I'm not sure. I haven't really talked to anyone about it, maybe mentioned it once or twice to my SO, but that's about it. Anyway, there are a lot of really weird things that I just don't think are normal for a guy my age (very early 20's). When I use phones, I have to turn the volume up all the way and I'm still saying "what?" or "Can you repeat that?" almost every other sentence. It's the same way when I'm looking someone straight in the eye. I can be really listening closely and STILL have to ask whoever I'm speaking to to repeat themselves over and over again. Part of that may be ADD kicking in, but I really don't think so. Also, when I'm in my car I have to crank up the radio to hear it, when other people are with me they always turn it down. A little bit of background history that could have caused damage......I've played music my whole life and have spent years around loud speakers and loud music. Also, in high school I used to go to speaker comps all the time. I dunno if this could cause heavy damage or not. Just figured I'd throw that in there. Long story short, I'm sick and tired of asking people to repeat themselves, and I'm sure they're tired of it too. Is there a possibility that even at my age I could need some sort of hearing aid? I'm a bit concerned. Any educated info would be appreciated. Thanks. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #2 August 6, 2004 yes, its a possibility that someone of any age can need a hearing aid. best way to find out is to call your doctor and ask for a hearing test or a referral to an audiologist. a hearing test only takes about ten minutes, and it'll tell you most of what you need to know. =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #3 August 6, 2004 Speaker Comps - Yes - can cause damage - Loud music - yes damage - Wear earplugs in the plane on the ride up - take them out under canopy.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linny 1 #4 August 6, 2004 hey jason... what you're experiencing is pretty scary. i've been going through it for a little over a year now also. when i had my hearing checked they mentioned something about cognition. not only was my physical hearing ability slightely diminished, but my brain was suddenly having trouble making sense of the sounds i was hearing.... thus asking someone to repeat themselves even though i caught a word or two. you really should get into a hearing specialist and have them run some tests. one suggestion they gave me was to retrain my ears to adjust to lower volumes.. for example, purposefully listen to the stereo at a significantly lower volume. i've also learned to be a lot more focused on the person who's speaking to me. it's hard, but you HAVE to tune out the background noises....... this takes patience. good luck jason oh and i'm sure skydiving has a little to do with it too. my ears are shot after a day of jumping. * Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRock 0 #5 August 6, 2004 I heard chronic Masturbating can cause hearing loss.. Eeeeeh what did you say? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #6 August 6, 2004 Quote not only was my physical hearing ability slightely diminished, but my brain was suddenly having trouble making sense of the sounds i was hearing.... thus asking someone to repeat themselves even though i caught a word or two. I'm having that exact same problem! Sometimes I can hear whoever I'm talking to, but the words don't sound like the correct ones, or sometimes even words at all. I wondered why this was, and the way you put it makes sense. I'll definitely look into a doc appt as soon as possible. Thanks for the info guys. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ypelchat 0 #7 August 6, 2004 I'm a musician too (bass), and have been experiencing the same problem you're having now. I no longer play with a band, but i still play bass on occasions, and when I do, i use calibrated ear plugs, in order to limit the sound level that get to my ears. It takes a while to get accustomed to playing with earplugs, but my ears are no longer ringing after a jam session since i've been wearing these. Percussive sounds are especially damaging to the ears (drummers). Yves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #8 August 6, 2004 I was with my dad for a hearing test (he has a pretty severe hearing loss). The mind fills in its best guess for words when the hearing can't quite make it. It's astounding how different what he thinks he hears is from what he actually hears sometimes. Obviously it's most noticeable in single words with no context. Only when the mind can't make something up does it let you (or at least him) say "could you repeat that a little louder please?" Definitely get your hearing checked. If you need them, consider hearing aids to be something akin to eyeglasses -- they allow you to function on an equal footing with everyone else. And wear earplugs, folks, for loud stuff. I even wear them for mowing the lawn now, and definitely in the airplane. If I've been in a quiet environment for quite awhile, I find it surprising how much more acute my hearing is in general, too. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScubaSteve 0 #9 August 6, 2004 I had same problem, turned out to be wax buildup. I know its gross. Nothing I can do, its not a hygiene problem. I have to use ear drops so it doesnt harden and get cleaned up every year. Some people develop this condition for no reason. I would definitely] see a doctor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #10 August 6, 2004 QuoteI had same problem, turned out to be wax buildup. I know its gross. Nothing I can do, its not a hygiene problem. I have to use ear drops so it doesnt harden and get cleaned up every year. Some people develop this condition for no reason. I would definitely] see a doctor. Ditto hear. Thought I was losing my hearing, but just needed a flushing. Get it done every year now. Same deal, doc said nothing really to do about it unless I want to risk poking out my ear drum with a q-tip, it's deep in there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #11 August 6, 2004 Quote Percussive sounds are especially damaging to the ears (drummers). Played guitar since I was 8.......and drums since I was 10. Played drums in every musical program that existed in my school system (except Jazz Band, I played guitar for that....) from middle school to freshman year of college. Thanks for the info, and it looks like I'll be wearing earplugs on the plane. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ypelchat 0 #12 August 6, 2004 I buy my earplugs from them: http://www.labsafety.com/store/product_group.asp?dept_id=12675&parent_id=10456 Yves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #13 August 6, 2004 Thanks, I'll check them out. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #14 August 6, 2004 QuoteI think my hearing's going out, but I'm not sure. I haven't really talked to anyone about it, maybe mentioned it once or twice to my SO, but that's about it. Anyway, there are a lot of really weird things that I just don't think are normal for a guy my age (very early 20's). When I use phones, I have to turn the volume up all the way and I'm still saying "what?" or "Can you repeat that?" almost every other sentence. It's the same way when I'm looking someone straight in the eye. I can be really listening closely and STILL have to ask whoever I'm speaking to to repeat themselves over and over again. Part of that may be ADD kicking in, but I really don't think so. Also, when I'm in my car I have to crank up the radio to hear it, when other people are with me they always turn it down. A little bit of background history that could have caused damage......I've played music my whole life and have spent years around loud speakers and loud music. Also, in high school I used to go to speaker comps all the time. I dunno if this could cause heavy damage or not. Just figured I'd throw that in there. Long story short, I'm sick and tired of asking people to repeat themselves, and I'm sure they're tired of it too. Is there a possibility that even at my age I could need some sort of hearing aid? I'm a bit concerned. Any educated info would be appreciated. Thanks. I ALWAYS wear earplugs for skydiving. I use the soft foam kind that mold themselves to the shape of the ear canal, and are connected by a skinny plastic lanyard, which I run through the ring of my jumpsuit zipper, or loop around the headband of my goggles. I haven't skydived with a decibel meter, but windblast is LOUD, so I take precautions. Wendy's remark about wearing earplugs when mowing the lawn is noteworthy, because it never ceases to amaze me how many people subject themselves to huge amounts of noise every day, then wonder why they're stressed out, or going deaf. By the time they realize it, it's too late. And it gets worse. Musician Pete Townsend laments that not only does he have hearing damage, he also has tinnitus (persistent ringing in the ears) caused by years of exposure to loud music. mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #15 August 6, 2004 Yep and the constant ringing can drive you nuts also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtajump 1 #16 August 6, 2004 Ear plugs should be considered an essential piece of equipment for skydiving. I went ten years without using them and the last ten years with them. I sure my tinnitus would be less severe had I used them the whole time. Another thing I learned about earplugs is that, for me, they tended to lessen the fatigue factor of a tough day of tandem jumping. Quite is relaxing.The older I get the less I care who I piss off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #17 August 6, 2004 QuoteQuote not only was my physical hearing ability slightely diminished, but my brain was suddenly having trouble making sense of the sounds i was hearing.... thus asking someone to repeat themselves even though i caught a word or two. I'm having that exact same problem! Sometimes I can hear whoever I'm talking to, but the words don't sound like the correct ones, or sometimes even words at all. I wondered why this was, and the way you put it makes sense. I'll definitely look into a doc appt as soon as possible. Thanks for the info guys. I have the same issue, and it tend to irrate people. Also, I have to get in very close to hear anyone at a bar, which is why I don't go to them very often anymore. I've started to watch all of TV and DVDs with the CC on. No matter how hard I try, I can't push out background noises to hear better._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #18 August 6, 2004 See your regular doctor cause it might just be a really back case of wax build up. It can make it seem like you have a hearing loss.TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #20 August 6, 2004 QuoteYep and the constant ringing can drive you nuts also. The ringing doesn't bother me as much as the guy with the hammer in the Morning - and those strange voices that I have come acustom to hearing - Gee I hope I don't start believing them. . . BwahahahahahaI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #21 August 6, 2004 QuoteWhat? *SMACK* Ya hear me now, bitch? Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #22 August 6, 2004 My 13 year old niece has worn hearing aids since she was a little child. The only way you are going to know is by seeing a doctor. Don't fool around with this, because hearing loss is known to deteriorate. Good luck buddy, _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwmike 0 #23 August 6, 2004 QuoteI think my hearing's going out, but I'm not sure. I haven't really talked to anyone about it, maybe mentioned it once or twice to my SO, but that's about it. Anyway, there are a lot of really weird things that I just don't think are normal for a guy my age (very early 20's). When I use phones, I have to turn the volume up all the way and I'm still saying "what?" or "Can you repeat that?" almost every other sentence. It's the same way when I'm looking someone straight in the eye. I can be really listening closely and STILL have to ask whoever I'm speaking to to repeat themselves over and over again. Part of that may be ADD kicking in, but I really don't think so. Also, when I'm in my car I have to crank up the radio to hear it, when other people are with me they always turn it down. A little bit of background history that could have caused damage......I've played music my whole life and have spent years around loud speakers and loud music. Also, in high school I used to go to speaker comps all the time. I dunno if this could cause heavy damage or not. Just figured I'd throw that in there. Long story short, I'm sick and tired of asking people to repeat themselves, and I'm sure they're tired of it too. Is there a possibility that even at my age I could need some sort of hearing aid? I'm a bit concerned. Any educated info would be appreciated. Thanks. Get your hearing checked. I started wearing a hearing aid a few months ago ...makes a world of difference. Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #24 August 6, 2004 dude, getyour hearing checked..i have to have it done yearly since i work around jet engines... right now i'm sitting at about a -30 decible loss in my 3k range..... its not fun knowin you couldbe hearing more.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #25 August 6, 2004 Quoteits not fun knowin you couldbe hearing more.... Depends who you're hanging around with. I'm pretty happy I can't here some people sometimes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
