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Whats getting on your nerves at the moment? (lemmy.world)

submitted 20 hours ago by Kookie215@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] victorz@lemmy.world 7 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

I'm scared that I'm developing tinnitus. It started in one ear a few days ago and won't go away. It's not getting worse, but also not letting up either. It comes and goes, but when it's quiet in the room, I can hear it clearly.

No particular event has occurred for it to start, sound wise. No loud things or blasts or anything. But I haven't been sleeping properly for a good week or so. I should try getting some proper sleep. Maybe? I dunno.

My grandma is basically deaf, and my mother's hearing got ruined when she was subjected to a house burglar alarm. Having bad hearing is not fun. I also love music and singing and such and I really don't want to get effed-up hearing. My coworker is also afflicted by tinnitus and has to go to coping therapy and shit. It does not sound like a fun time to have this continuing, or progressing. 😟

The end.

[–] JusticeForPorygon@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 12 hours ago

I'm not a medical expert, but I can safely say from experience that tinnitus can be caused by a huge variety of things with most of them not actually being that serious (cold/flu, earwax buildup, meds, infections, etc.). However, like other symptoms that inhibit daily functions, if it persists longer than a week, you should definitely consult a professional (assuming that option is available to you.)