Shirley Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 As you are all probably aware, attending concerts may lead to hearing loss. Well, today I went to see a specialist about my ears. For about 3 years (since I have been attending gigs) I have had a deteriorating ear problem. I finally got to see the specialist today. I had hearing tests and examinations. I have a 30% loss in hearing in my left ear, and a 40% loss in my right ear. This is as a result of "Acoustic trauma" basically, going to concerts without the appropriate ear defences. I strongly recommend that people buy some good "music safe" ear plugs to wear to concerts. They don't get rid of the sound at all, they just bring down the volume slightly. My hearing loss is permanent and now I have to live with it for the rest of my life. Please don't let this happen to you, I am absolutely gutted as it will probably mean in a few years, I won't be able to go to concerts at all. Not to mention the fact that I am now partially deaf. Please don't learn the hard way. I wouldn't wish it on anyone, at times it is incredibly painful. You only get one pair of ears, respect them. They are a preciaous asset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Shit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarkus406 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Aw f**k I am sorry to hear that, Lara! That's just awful, but you're strong and you'll make the best of it and take good care of the hearing you have left. I'm glad you shared this with the rest of us, as we all, of course, go to concerts. I have a set of Hear-O's music earplugs that I got for when I jam with people. I'm definately making sure I bring them with me to concerts from now on. I had always planned on that, since back in 2008 I had a rather uncomfortable Rush concert (can you believe that? ) when I dont know what it was but there was something with the acoustics of the room...I felt this frequency that just plain hurt. It was a bitchin' concert, but sometimes I fear that I may have damaged myself. But yeah, Hear-Os are my heroes! like 15-20 dollars at Guitar Centre, I highly recommend them. They lower the volume yet keep the audio clear. Washable and re-useable as well! Again, sorry about your ears, Lara, and I hope the best for your hearing. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nettiesaur Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I always bring hearing protection now. Especially now that I can afford seats up a little closer, I've discovered there are some notes that can be painful to my unprotected ears. (It wasn't obvious in the cheap seats.) At my first S&A concert I had an ear infection. I would have had to leave if it wasn't for the earplugs! It would have been too painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesweetscience Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Too late for me. Been to about a 1000 shows in my lifetime and I can't hear a damn thing anymore(other than the constant ringing in my ears). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Lerxst Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I hear you (no pun intended) on the issue. I have some hearing loss, mainly from performing rather than attending concerts. 50% in my left, 25% in my right. I get it mainly in my left, because that is where I place my stage monitor whilst performing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 QUOTE (thesweetscience @ Nov 17 2009, 10:19 AM) Too late for me. Been to about a 1000 shows in my lifetime and I can't hear a damn thing anymore(other than the constant ringing in my ears). I've already got a 40% loss in my left ear (due to genetically screwed up ears), but that's my fear, tinnitus. I don't go to very many concerts (last year's Rush concert was the first I'd been to since. . .Test For Echo). But I am guilty of trying to re-create a concert environment in my car, probably not wise either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrinx Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Same here. 100's of concerts and playing drums in bands. My hearing is still OK, but I have constant high pitched ringing (tinnitus). I started using ear plugs when I play and at concerts. But the main message here is that hearing doesn't come back and does not correct itself. All of you younger rockers heed this message (I know you won't). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test4VitalSigns Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I'm 70% deaf in both ears since I was an infant (meningitis). I wear hearing aids. Going to loud concerts don't really bother me (I adjust accordingly with my hearing aids; still pretty loud though) but I do advise people to be careful with their ears in concert environments...Being hearing-impaired is a very frustrating thing to deal with. I had a very hard time dealing with it growing up but nowadays I'm mostly at peace with it and learned a lot how to adjust to the difficulties. It helps when you have a lot of understanding friends My biggest fear is that I'll lose the rest of my hearing down the road and won't be able to listen to music anymore so I try and enjoy it now as much as I can going to shows and listening to albums. I also fear not being able to hear the voices of loved ones and friends but at least there are some things available (for ex. sign language) so that I can at least communicate but it won't be the same... so yeah take care of your hearing and especially the ears of your young ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgeddy05 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Bad news! I do remember my last S&A show from front row being quite loud and the next day my ears felt very fuzzy.. I brought plugs but only used them for certain songs. I always bring them in case, just for this reason here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 QUOTE (Tarkus407 @ Nov 16 2009, 08:01 PM) But yeah, Hear-Os are my heroes! like 15-20 dollars at Guitar Centre, I highly recommend them. They lower the volume yet keep the audio clear. Washable and re-useable as well! I will try to check these ear plugs out. I have been using the cheap disposable ones and was wondering if there was a better product. thanks. yeah, my ears have rung many a time after a loud show. i do take earplugs to every show now. even worse, my neck is f*cked up with what i suspect is some degree of "headbangers neck". getting old sucks...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alsgalpal Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Hey... I'm so sorry to hear about this. I'm pretty sure I sufffered hearing loss from a Metallica concert. My ears rang and my head was in excruciating pain and I cried the hour and a half home from the concert. I had NO idea they were going to be as loud as they were. My eyes were vibrating from the sound waves. This last August, I left my ear plugs in a place where I wouldn't forget them when we went to the Hillsboro air show. Guess what I forgot. I found blood in my ear canal the next day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush Cocky Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 "We are only immortal......for a limited time." Sorry to hear this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Money Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I think most arenas/concert venues have free ear plugs. Just ask an usher. Loudness doesn't really bother me but strobe lights do. Sorry to hear that Manic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attn deficiency. Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 QUOTE (Tarkus407 @ Nov 16 2009, 08:01 PM) Aw f**k I am sorry to hear that, Lara! That's just awful, but you're strong and you'll make the best of it and take good care of the hearing you have left. I'm glad you shared this with the rest of us, as we all, of course, go to concerts. I have a set of Hear-O's music earplugs that I got for when I jam with people. I'm definately making sure I bring them with me to concerts from now on. I had always planned on that, since back in 2008 I had a rather uncomfortable Rush concert (can you believe that? ) when I dont know what it was but there was something with the acoustics of the room...I felt this frequency that just plain hurt. It was a bitchin' concert, but sometimes I fear that I may have damaged myself. But yeah, Hear-Os are my heroes! like 15-20 dollars at Guitar Centre, I highly recommend them. They lower the volume yet keep the audio clear. Washable and re-useable as well! Again, sorry about your ears, Lara, and I hope the best for your hearing. Thanks I thought you were going to mention the drunk idiots sitting near you who were belting Dreamline badly. Geez, Lara, I'm so sorry to hear that. I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't hear. I need to listen to music in order to get artwork done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I listen to my music way too loud in my headphones. Thats probably even worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sonatine Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I wear plugs when i go to concerts now. When I was in my teens and 20s I just turned the volume up to 11 and thought my hearing would never be damaged or impaired. But alas some 20 years on I have lost hearing in both by about 30% and there's not a lot I can do about that short of wearing a hearing aid. Sorry to hear your news, Lara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tel Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 some tragic stories here and a wakeup call to us all. holy crap im off to see rammstein soon,wheres the cotton wool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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