aeriyn Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 This may sound odd, but I really don't know who else to ask. Sometimes when listening to my rig, actually frequently, my left ear has been hurting in a peculiar way. Now I do not listen to any kind of high volume. My room is utterly silent and I can hear myself typing much louder than the sound of the music coming from the DT440s. I have tinnitus in my left ear, and it's always bugged me in one way or another, but this is very annoying and a little scary. It feels like a slight, sharp, cold pain... like someone's poking me with a cold piece of ice in the ear. It's not painful to the point where I'm in agony, but it is very irritating. Anyone know what might be going on? I hope I can still listen to my cans... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrius Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 I feel that when I don't get enough rest, listen for too long to music or at loud levels (Tolerance levels for each person are different), or both. I would suggest (gasp!) staying away from your headphones for 48 hours or so. Based on my personal (yet limited) experience, I would say it's caused by them. And yes, I have felt that exact same pain that you describe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananatree Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Like in the ear? or in the Drum? Trying lightening the strain on your ears. Use your speakers and don't put anything inside. I know from time to time I ears just get fed up with all the sound being pushed into them and tell me to stop. I think you should do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeriyn Posted November 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 *cry* Well it's not hurting right now, and as I found out while listening the other night, that it was not dependent on the volume of my music--quiet or normal listening volume. Strangely enough, it would not go away, even if I turned the music off, until I took the headphones off my head. I feel that when I don't get enough rest, listen for too long to music or at loud levels (Tolerance levels for each person are different), or both. Rest is a problem with me... I have insomnia. I can't fall asleep unless I am so exhausted my body forces me to. I've always had a problem with this and I've managed to somewhat work it out without too many sleeping pills. :sleep: I don't listen to music very loud on my DT440s; my room is quiet, and the cans sound good enough that I don't need to crank it up to cover up bad reproduction. ANd it's only my left ear, the one that has tinnitus, that is acting up. My friend who is a nurse, he thinks there might be fluid in my ear, but has no clue how to remove it. And I can't go to the doctor; I don't have insurance. :sleep: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaotic Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Seriously, go see the doctor, PRONTO!!! don't delay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyro Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Either fluid or wax buildup. Im a major in AT and from what it "sounds" like, that's what you got. How'd you get chronic tinittis? I usually occurs from a slap in the ear or a concussion...try googling these terms and see if any fit the bill: Rupture of the Tympanic Membrane Otitis Externa Otitis Media Impacted Cerumen You said that you usually prefer buds...that'd be a nice little way to force wax into the ear canal... My bet's the earwax buildup/infection- you can get drops and stuff for that to break it up, etc. Do you ever feel dizzy? If it's none of this, then it could just be the constant pressure that the headphones exert- i know that happens when i fall asleep w/ my MDR 500s on my head... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeriyn Posted November 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 I got chronic tinnitus from guns... :sleep: Went out to play with my stepfather's Glock 23 a year or so ago and only wore cheap foamies; apparently did not get a good seal. The trees were on my left side and they served as a sort of sonic reflector that bounced the sound at my left ear... as a result, only my left ear rings. Everyone seems to think my ear problem is fluid in it, or a wax blockage... I will get something like a wax removal thingus and see if that helps. The problem is only in my left ear though... I can't see a doctor about this; the clinic will only give me ear drops (non prescription) and tell me to get lost while they stitch up all the GSWs and help the ODed druggies keep breathing. I'm going to try a few things and maybe talk to someone a bit more knowledgeable before deciding if I need to risk the $75-something diagnosis fee that it costs to go see a doctor here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyro Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeriyn Posted November 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 I'm almost positive that the pain was being caused by the location of the pads/cups and the pressure they were placing on my head... The pain continued, and started, even with no music being played over the headphones. Changing the position and taking short breaks seems to alleviate the pain, if not eliminate it completely. :happy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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