I've dealt with tinnitus and SHL in one ear. Fortunately steroids resolved that issue. I'm a professional musician so I've head to make adjustments working as well.
Hope you get some improvement.
Dang it, I'm Deaf....
The worse thing that can happen to an audiophile, I'm totally deaf (technically profoundly deaf) in one ear. It all happened in about one year's time. My retirement plans for getting a huge statement system are gone with my hearing. So, I went ahead and got a cochlear implant but it is not the same as a hearing aid, it's a last resort for those that have no hearing. I can't use it when listening to music. Fortunately, my other ear is pretty good. So I experimented with my system today. I ended up with both loudspeakers about 3 feet apart and sort of favoring my bad side. It's working out pretty good. I get some hints of depth but of course no wide soundstage. I'm also experimenting with mono vs stereo. I've had the music on for most of the day.I think I'll still be able to enjoy my music but in a slightly different presentation.
Anyway, I was wondering if anybody else with single sided hearing loss has any tips?
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@khughes I agree, my affliction doesn't come close to what Russ is experiencing. All the best to him. Like you, my hyperacusis is intermittent. When it hits, music has to be shut down, tv muted, car stereo off. The louder the audio peaks, the more intense the pain is. Mine is the result of a virus. |
Thanks for posting this. I emailed my local person conducting the study. We'll see what happens. |
@bob540 - I turned 70 in September, and I've had tinnitus for many years, and for me it manifests as a 'hiss'. Sometimes it's louder, sometimes it's quieter. It's possible that this is what you are experiencing. You might want to consult an audiologist.... |
Yes I remember at night I would hear no sounds ,dead silence. Now I hear a hissing...I'm 69...if aspirin or antibiotic, pain killers etc....I should be totally deaf.Yes,I never was a headphones user.But been to lots of rock concerts up close...I have had hearing tests and they want you to buy expensive ear phones.So as of now I live with tinnitus.... |
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