View Poll Results: Ringing in ears from ANR headsets?
yes
11
18.33%
no
38
63.33%
maybe
11
18.33%
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tinnitus (ringing in ears)
#11
New Hire
Joined APC: Jan 2010
Posts: 1
Yes, I have tinnitus after wearing Bose ANR headsets. It maybe coencidental and the 70's has caught up with me. It is mostly in my right ear. I wish I knew for sure the ANR head set was he cause.
#12
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Joined APC: Mar 2007
Posts: 8
I have had tinnitus since age of 22. Don't believe that it is only for old people. It has a lot to do with genetics because my dad has it as well. I have noticed that it gets worse with lack of blood flow anyone ever notice? Try drinking some coffee, maybe its just me. I also got it from shooting a box of shotgun shells without protection. It took only once. Going to an audiologist is basically a waste of time. I have been to 3 and all have no clue about it, just info on hearing aids. I have a question if theres any military guys here. I am wanting to try out for the guard, but not sure if I would pass the hearing check. Anyone have input on that? Thanks
#13
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jun 2008
Posts: 357
I had a significant hearing loss when I went into the military and became a pilot. Since I went in, the hearing standards have gone up (you have to have better hearing now). However, they are not that high, you can still have some loss and qualify.
The test the military uses is pretty tough to cheat on, and is very accurate. However, it uses a pulsing sound and not a steady tone. This is so someone with tinnitus can still pass the test. The problem with tinnitus is it may be at the same frequency as the test sound. Thus, with the pulsing you should still be able to discern the tone.
The test the military uses is pretty tough to cheat on, and is very accurate. However, it uses a pulsing sound and not a steady tone. This is so someone with tinnitus can still pass the test. The problem with tinnitus is it may be at the same frequency as the test sound. Thus, with the pulsing you should still be able to discern the tone.
#14
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Joined APC: Mar 2007
Posts: 8
Md10plt, thanks for the information. Thats exactly the answer I was looking for, time for afoqt study time...For anyone else I came across this possible treatment for it. Looks to be the most promising that I have found so far. I search about once every other month for a cure. I have yet to contact this doctor. Her name is Anne Howell I believe...Google: Callier Clinic, Dallas
Dallas Music - A Cure For Tinnitus at UTD? - page 1
Dallas Music - A Cure For Tinnitus at UTD? - page 1
#15
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Joined APC: Oct 2009
Posts: 41
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Md10plt, thanks for the information. Thats exactly the answer I was looking for, time for afoqt study time...For anyone else I came across this possible treatment for it. Looks to be the most promising that I have found so far. I search about once every other month for a cure. I have yet to contact this doctor. Her name is Anne Howell I believe...Google: Callier Clinic, Dallas
Dallas Music - A Cure For Tinnitus at UTD? - page 1
Dallas Music - A Cure For Tinnitus at UTD? - page 1
#18
On Reserve
Joined APC: Oct 2009
Posts: 18
Got tinnitus at age 21, 35 years ago - don't know why, but I was riding a (muffled) motorcycle w/o a helmet. Spent a lot of time researching w/ ATA (American Tinnitus Association). Some of what I heard then: Some guy could not take the sounds any more, so he had his auditory nerves severed - then he was deaf, but he still heard the ringing - oops.
I also heard (and experienced) the following: The more you focus on it, the more it bothers you. Now it is just there for me, the same way you can always see your nose out of either eye (seriously) .
I also heard (and experienced) the following: The more you focus on it, the more it bothers you. Now it is just there for me, the same way you can always see your nose out of either eye (seriously) .
#20
Banned
Joined APC: Nov 2013
Posts: 962
Thread bump. I believe i have tinnitus in my left ear. The ringing has been pretty bad over the past week or so from loud music. Is this grounds for losing a medical? Or is my hearing loss going to be X and i just have to move on and deal with it?
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