RobbieReverb
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2354
San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Jul 13 2013 09:26 PM
I've been wearing ear protection since my early 20's (mid 70's), so I've tried real hard to take care of my ears.
Lately, my right ear has been sounding like a conch shell (echoes, weird overtones, whistling noises) for about 6 weeks now. I've been to a couple of doctors, and they've diagnosed me with Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. It's gotten a little better, but I haven't been able to listen to loud music (go to concerts, or play electric guitar), even with ear protection, for that whole while. They say it just takes time to heal. Has anybody here dealt with this issue? It is driving me crazy.! And with SG101 weekend coming up, I'm very concerned that it won't be healed in time.. Any input would be much appreciated.
— Bob
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D22
Joined: Apr 20, 2006
Posts: 2054
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Posted on Jul 13 2013 10:03 PM
Robbie,
Call these guys. I saw Dr. Luxford. Good guy. They/he may be able to refer you to somewhere up where you are OR you could visit on a drive. I had an inner ear that he helped me resolve. They are a pretty good outfit. No complaints and I healed a month later. Ear issues can take weeks if not months to resolve depending on a case by case basis.
The House Clinic
Best wishes and good luck.
Most Sincerely,
Dario
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RobbieReverb
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2354
San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Jul 13 2013 10:39 PM
Thanks Dario! I'll certainly contact them.
— Bob
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Twangdude
Joined: Oct 05, 2011
Posts: 58
Wisconsin
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Posted on Jul 14 2013 12:27 PM
I hope your condition is as they tell you it is; and will heal over time, Robbie.
I have also been to House Ear Institute when I damaged my hearing back in 1980. They are your best source of expert help. They told me to quit playing amplified music- which, I didn't. So like many older musicians I suffer from Tinnitus and at the same time Hyperacusis; which is a collapsed tolerance for sound. So certain sounds can be painful. I pray you recover fully and hope to meet you at the convention. I'll probably be the guy wearing the shooting muffs- as a full day of loud electric guitars will be more than I should expose myself to.
— Dusty Twangdude
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RobbieReverb
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2354
San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Jul 14 2013 02:38 PM
Thanks, Dusty. You may not be the only one wearing the shooting muffs at the convention! Hope to meet you there.
— Bob
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19294
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Jul 14 2013 09:09 PM
Hope it heals up for you quick Bob!
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Squid
Joined: Aug 22, 2010
Posts: 1018
Portland, Oregon with Insanitizers
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Posted on Jul 14 2013 09:30 PM
This is not an uncommon condition.
Here is an article about it:
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Eustachian-Tube-Dysfunction.htm
Everything this article says makes sense to me. Ibuprofen may also help if you can take NSAIDs (not everyone can). Drinking hot beverages such as herb tea may also help. So might getting out in the summer heat.
— Insanitizers! http://www.insanitizers.com
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Ruhar
Joined: Jun 21, 2007
Posts: 3909
San Diego, CA
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Posted on Jul 15 2013 10:09 AM
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11053
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Jul 15 2013 10:40 AM
Sorry to hear of your trouble Bob. We've missed you at the shows lately.
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta
Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party
Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Jul 15 2013 10:55 AM
Here's hoping you get well soon. Do electronic earplugs offer any relief?
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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homerhead
Joined: Mar 17, 2006
Posts: 530
Portland, OR
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Posted on Jul 15 2013 12:49 PM
Hope this clears up readily for you Bob - Looking forward to seeing you in SoCal, shooting muffs or not!
Rick
— Rick
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25568
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Jul 16 2013 12:54 AM
Shooting Muffs?
Is that anything like the 60s surf song
Shooting Beavers?
Sorry I had to go there. 
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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RobbieReverb
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2354
San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Jul 16 2013 02:24 AM
Thanks for the support, everybody! This is absolutely killing me. All the doctors have said that it just takes time. Electronic ear plugs? I haven't tried them but being that the middle ear is the problem, I don't think they would help. Any vibration causes a reaction in there, whether the ear is plugged or not. But I'll look into it. I'm willing to try just about anything. Thanks again.
— Bob
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Surf_Skater
Joined: Sep 06, 2012
Posts: 1300
Lawrenceville , GA
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Posted on Jul 16 2013 08:06 AM
I think the earplugs make it to where you can hear normal sounds ok but it cut off noise at 82 db or so. Hope you overcome this as soon as possible.
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