cooter Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 My tinitus is great. Some days it's like running trams and others its just a loud hiss. It is quiet in the morning, but once the blood starts flowing the noise kicks in. I wear hearing protection when ever I feel the need, which is most of the time at work and always whilst out shooting. As it has got worse I find that I can not hear what people are saying if there is any noise in the background. I use ear plugs, I have Howard Leights and a Napier Pro 10. All excellent. When on the range I use my Howard Leights and ear plugs as most ear defenders will only remove 19dB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) yours should go in time but hearing damage is cumalitive so don't do it again. get ear plugs if you don't want to wear muffs but always protect your ears It can also be a sign of high blood pressure if you get it for no reason. Edited December 11, 2011 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterwolf Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Got mine from riding bikes too fast for too long without ear plugs in ... Pain in the **** sometime while trying to get to sleep. I agree with the above, no excuse for not wearing protection now with the electronic defenders getting cheaper these days.... Hopefully it goes mate, if it does just take care in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefulham Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Curious M.I.A. if you don't mind me asking, why do you only wear ear protection in your left ear only ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitty tree Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 hello. i have had it for years now unless like the rest of us when your a young shot you dont relise. but it does come with the territory if you dont ear protect from the word go.i did hear (pardon the pun)that if you use an ear plug in left/right ear pending whether left/rigt handed it is supposed to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 another one in the ringing gang , only been a member since march and when i first got noticed it i couldnt sleep for weeks and felt quite low . Since then i have been for loads of tests even had a mri scan and all is good inside my head . Last week i went in hospital for grommets to try and help the problem for days after it was 10 x worst and i was getting down again that i had made it worst . But now its calmed down again but its still there . I have found that some days are worse than others but most of the time i dont think about it so dont hear it . Like one poster has said once you wake up you have to get up as you cant lie there as it drives you mad ............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.I.A Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I shoot right handed and mostly find that if I don't wear ear protection my left ear buzzes, never the right. So I don't usually use one in my right ear unless I'm shoot with someone else, learnt my lesson on that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I have had it badly about 12 months now after once forgetting to put the defenders on , shooting in an enclosed space . First thing in the morning , last thing at night and all the hours between . Radio helps and trying not to think about it . No such thing as a quiet walk now . A tough lesson . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) I've worn ear muffs for clay shooting from day one but not for pigeon, the reason being that when I started there were no electronic muffs available plus they can't easily be worn over camo head gear etc. When sharing a hide I always covered my ears when it was mates turn to shoot . Despite this relative good care I've had ringing in my left ear for about 5 years now. Looking back I should have seen the signs, getting back from a days clay shooting I had faint humming noises which went away after a few minutes (remember this was with ear muffs). Then one day I went out pigeon shooting and had this high bird going over the hide, stood up and bagged it.........................................and the ringing noise started . If I'm poorly with a cold or worse still have an ear infection , the noise is much worse but mostly you learn to ignore it. I've had all sorts of checks including MRI done and hearing tests showed no problems either but it is irreversible and not funny. I have bough newer, better muffs since and now always double up, as in good in-ear plugs plus the ear muffs for clay shooting and just the electronic muffs for pigeon. I even put my muffs on when booking in if the stands are close by. I now always warn people who appear not to have protection and most are polite and take the advice in the spirit it is meant. A couple of years ago I was at a once a year straw bale comp and some moron had sat his 5 year old on a shooting stick right next to the shooting stands and was busy laughing with his mates. After several minutes (it was obvious we were going to be waiting for ages) I walked up to him and with smile said I had tinitus in my left ear and suggested he pull the young lad back a few yards or maybe we could rustle up some ear protection for him. He just said no it's alright, I've been shooting for years me, the lads good he is. Edited December 12, 2011 by Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Gould Posted December 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 i have also started to use my hushpower shotgun alot more now there is a 101 uses for them things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I have a very mild, but permanent, ringing. I'm only 18. I've always worn ear protection of one sort or another while shooting and while at work when working close to the main compressor (Huge thing, sounds like a steam engine on full throtle)/with powered machinary. Gets very distracting when all is quite, esspecially at night or in exams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I have a very mild, but permanent, ringing. I'm only 18. I've always worn ear protection of one sort or another while shooting and while at work when working close to the main compressor (Huge thing, sounds like a steam engine on full throtle)/with powered machinary. Gets very distracting when all is quite, esspecially at night or in exams! My mate had ringing in his ears, and has never done any shooting or has been in contact with loud noise. He went to a specialist on the NHS, and found out that he had deep wax in his ears, which, when cleaned out professionally, stopped the ringing. I'm not saying that this is the case with you, but have you been to see a doctor regarding your problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake444 Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 I’m 27 and I’ve had tinnitus for over three years now. Basically rough shooting over the years without ear protection. I can’t really hear it in the day time or normally but when I go to sleep it’s there alright. I usually just think about other things and I don’t notice it. Get yourself some good ear protection and don’t worry if you spend good money, remember that it only gets worse unless you protect yourself. Got myself a set of MSA Sordins and its made life comfortable while shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Gould Posted December 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 ok thanks for all your help on my post guys seems like there is a good few of us on this forum the same boat, not supising realy being a shooting forum, im gonna get mine cleand at the doctors and see what happens not lost anything doing so.... All the best and happy shooting everybody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 I suffer with very bad tinitus in both ears due to shooting for years with no ear protection, I am also 75% deaf in both ears and wear hearing aids. I have been told to give up shooting by the hearing specialist - but now I wear two types of hearing protection at one time, the ones that fit in the ear and electronic ear muffs. If I give up shooting - I may as well give up living!! Always ensure you wear ear protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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