OK--we know now about vision problems--what about hearing ?

[Wolfman]

I suffer from tinnitus. I have a constant ringing/chirping in my hearing perception. I have learned to pretty much block it out, however it makes it hard to hear things like people's voices especially if there is enough background noise. There really isn't much that can be done about it. That along with inability to hear specific frequencies make me realize that when I listen to music, I miss out of some of its richness. For example, I have a nice Bose radio in my den, but it doesn't really sound much different than a cheap GE clock radio in my bedroom.
I'm guessing I am not alone in here.

[Dinsdale]

What?

[poptart]

I have a constant ringing/chirping in my hearing perception

Me too.

It's called ... my wife.

[Jerkovich]

I have a constant ringing/chirping in my hearing perception

Me too.

It's called ... my wife.

Mine is more of a clucking.

[Mister Bushice]

So which one of you will start the "badstandupcomicitis" thread?

[Dinsdale]

After a couplefew hundred rock shows, the ears ain't what they used to be.

[Mikey]

If you hear voices that you know aren't there is it considered a hearing problem?

sin,
Tardowen

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

After a couplefew hundred rock shows, the ears ain't what they used to be.

Why does everything you post scream: "Look at me, Daddy!"?

Jesus...were you dropped on your head?

[Diego in Seattle]

I suffer from tinnitus. I have a constant ringing/chirping in my hearing perception. I have learned to pretty much block it out, however it makes it hard to hear things like people's voices especially if there is enough background noise. There really isn't much that can be done about it. That along with inability to hear specific frequencies make me realize that when I listen to music, I miss out of some of its richness. For example, I have a nice Bose radio in my den, but it doesn't really sound much different than a cheap GE clock radio in my bedroom.
I'm guessing I am not alone in here.

It appears all you republicans have a hard time listening.

[Diego in Seattle]

If there is a lot of background noise, at a restaurant for example, then it is difficult for me to understand words. I can hear the sound, but it is kinda like the adults talking in a Charlie Brown show, can't really understand the words.

I have the exact same issue. Can't stand going to busy bars for that reason.

[Cuda]

I have the exact same issue. Can't stand going to busy bars for that reason.

Naturally; that's why you prefer playgrounds

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

I have the exact same issue. Can't stand going to busy bars for that reason.

Naturally; that's why you prefer playgrounds

He meant monkey bars, Cuda. Of course he prefers playgrounds, just not overly busy ones.
Sometimes too much choice can be so dizzying.

[Screw_Michigan]

I have the exact same issue. Can't stand going to busy bars for that reason.

Naturally; that's why you prefer playgrounds

He meant monkey bars, Cuda. Of course he prefers playgrounds, just not overly busy ones.
Sometimes too much choice can be so dizzying.

TFU-LIAT.

[Imus]

I suffer from tinnitus. I have a constant ringing/chirping in my .... I have a nice Bose radio in my den, but it doesn't really sound much different than a cheap GE clock radio in my bedroom.
I'm guessing I am not alone in here.

Hey look at the bright side. Save big money, use a tuna fish can and a metal spoon for an iPod. And I bet real soon you'll be able to surprise yourself by wrapping your own presents. And meeting new friends every day.

[Bobby42]

I suffer from tinnitus. I have a constant ringing/chirping in my hearing perception. I have learned to pretty much block it out, however it makes it hard to hear things like people's voices especially if there is enough background noise. There really isn't much that can be done about it. That along with inability to hear specific frequencies make me realize that when I listen to music, I miss out of some of its richness. For example, I have a nice Bose radio in my den, but it doesn't really sound much different than a cheap GE clock radio in my bedroom.
I'm guessing I am not alone in here.

I've got the same thing. I've had it since 2005 when I came down with an ear infection. It also involved dizziness and vomiting that lasted a few days. When it passed the ringing remained. I went through a series of tests and a MRI. I'm able to block it out when I'm busy or engaged in activity. Like you, I have to concentrate to listen when there's a lot of background noise.

Thankfully, I'm able to sleep with it and it's not driving me crazy. But, that could change because the condition usually becomes worse instead of better. I heard physical activity minimizes it and I found that it works. Also, stick with Ibuprofen when taking anything for aches and pains. Tylenol increases the ringing sensation. Also heard the use of alcohol does the same thing. Well....

[Cuda]

I have the exact same issue. Can't stand going to busy bars for that reason.

Naturally; that's why you prefer playgrounds

He meant monkey bars, Cuda. Of course he prefers playgrounds, just not overly busy ones.
Sometimes too much choice can be so dizzying.

well, that and witnesses