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I have been noticing recently that I have a hard time knowing what people are saying to me at work, so I usually just nod and laugh or something. my hearing feels a bit muffled and sometimes at night my ears ring for no real reason (tinnitus?). I also listen to music when I jog through ear buds. It doesn't feel like I'm playing the songs too loud, and I listen to my ipod about every other day for about an hour. I am gonna hold out on any more listening until i figure out what's going on. I recently went to my ear nose and throat doctor and had a hearing test. He said it came back next to perfect. This confused me. Should I consult an audiologist? I feel like I'm struggling to hear others, especially when there is background noise. If anyone can give me any feedback, I'd surely appreciate it. I am 30 btw.
posted by Thanquol180 on Apr 14, 2013 - 10 answers

Noise annoys: ear plug recommendations? Problem: I still need to hear something... [more inside]
posted by srednivashtar on Dec 10, 2012 - 11 answers

Boston Area student looking for medical help - specifically, I'm developing tinnitus, cloudy vision, and I think maybe my wisdom teeth are coming in. All of these problems are giving me severe anxiety, and I have no idea where to start getting medical treatment. [more inside]
posted by JimBennett on Oct 11, 2012 - 12 answers

Special Snowflake needs an Alarm Clock! I have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep and waking up well. If I awaken too abruptly it rattles me and it takes hours to get on an even keel. [more inside]
posted by cat_link on Sep 17, 2012 - 11 answers

I've been experiencing some troubling symptoms with increasing frequency and severity, namely vertigo and tinnitus. They're affecting daily life to such an extent that I know something needs to be done. What kind of doctor should I visit, and can these symptoms be alleviated in the meantime? [more inside]
posted by cp311 on May 23, 2012 - 19 answers

[Water + Ear + Pain + Ringing] YANMD: Jumped/cannonballed into a lake this weekend - the water went down to 10 feet. The moment I was underwater my ear had a sharp pain. [more inside]
posted by anya32 on Jul 18, 2011 - 11 answers

Can an ENT-administered ear wax removal cause tinnitus? [more inside]
posted by philosophistry on Dec 6, 2010 - 14 answers

Did I have a mini-stroke in my sleep? Should I go to the ER or a walk-in clinic for temporary vision loss in mainly one eye even though my vision is back? Will the doctors think I'm wasting their time? [more inside]
posted by Faraday Cage on Oct 15, 2010 - 102 answers

How bad did I screw up my ears last night? [more inside]
posted by ZaphodB on May 16, 2010 - 13 answers

I am having a bizarre tinnitus (ear ringing) issue. Please help give me ideas on how to solve it. [more inside]
posted by blueplasticfish on Apr 5, 2010 - 16 answers

Help me cope with tinnitus. [more inside]
posted by Eyebrows McGee on Mar 5, 2010 - 19 answers

Tinnitus: Time to see the doc or no? [more inside]
posted by functionequalsform on Feb 9, 2010 - 9 answers

I have a problem with sudden deafness in one ear and am trying to figure out what to do. [more inside]
posted by zadcat on Dec 5, 2009 - 22 answers

This thread reminded me of my Crazy Ears. I've always wondered if mine are broken or if I'm some kind of superhero. My ability: I can cause them to pop at will, without moving anything else in my head. And then things I think are Bad. [more inside]
posted by floam on Sep 2, 2009 - 24 answers

How should I go about forming a group / coalition / movement for venues to lower the volume to levels that won't leave your ears ringing? More thoughts, ideas, and concepts inside. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Apr 20, 2009 - 26 answers

Where can I find more free nature soundscapes like the Thunderstorm at SimpleNoise.com to download? [more inside]
posted by st0rey on Jan 11, 2009 - 3 answers

Tinnitus query [more inside]
posted by A189Nut on Dec 23, 2008 - 1 answer

I'm recovering from a bout of pneumonia for which I was prescribed a 5-day course of Azithromycin. I'm feeling much better, but I'm bothered by tinnitus. Googling has revealed that my antibiotic may have cause this. If so, will it go away eventually and/or is there anything specific I can do to help it go away? I really don't want to - and can't afford to - pay for another doctor visit if this is something that will go away on its own. [more inside]
posted by amyms on Oct 2, 2008 - 10 answers

I have been to 3 GP's and 3 specialists over the last three years and no one can tell me what is wrong with me. My main complaint is shortness of breath, fatigue, very itchy skin with no rash and congestion/ringing in the ears. I'm at the end of my rope. Can anyone help figure out what is wrong with me? [more inside]
posted by i_love_squirrels on Aug 12, 2008 - 23 answers

My left ear seems to be declaring war. A little bit of grossness inside. Have you experienced this? [more inside]
posted by notquitemaryann on Apr 14, 2008 - 12 answers

Pounding sound in my left ear: how worried should I be? [more inside]
posted by arianell on Aug 19, 2007 - 15 answers

Tinnitus. It sucks. [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster on Mar 10, 2007 - 44 answers

Does everybody hear some sort of ringing in their ears when in total silence? Or is it just me?
posted by punkfloyd on Aug 26, 2005 - 30 answers

I stood next to the speakers at a hip-hop concert last night, and my ears are still ringing. Does this mean that they'll be ringing forever? [more inside]
posted by scalespace on May 1, 2005 - 37 answers