Posted on 08/11/2011 8:41:36 AM PDT by Red Badger
Me too, 4, I think the disability part relates more to our learning to block a certain sound level, which may also include other sounds and voices being partially ignored that would be good to hear properly.
The simple answer is YES! I suffer from it in both ears and the constant ringing sensation is very disruptive. It prevents sleep, causes a sensation that feels like your under water, affects the ability to hear properly, and if you ask my wife, she'll tell you it makes me a real PIA to be around some times. I personally can't stand the constant ringing, but what are you gonna do. I've tried different therapies but none work and there's no medication on the market with a proven track record to help reduce or eliminate the problem. I pray for the day there's a breakthough before I completely lose what I have left of my hearing.
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