will join the fray.

I am entirely deaf left side (mom had rubella while pregnant with me) lucky this was all I got from that problem and now with advancing age right side is declining slowly. I have always had the ringing even while very young.

no cure.

gave up worrying about it years ago. just my personal white noise.

as for the "ignore formation". my wife figured that out years ago. ;-) I have to say folks think they don't need hearing aids (noted in one of the comments above) it will make your life so much better to have them though and others around you too.

trust me I know.

have over the years bumped into people trying to ignore the problem and urged them to try hearing aids and bang what a difference. they always thank me later. my own brother finally relented (he was fine until about 55 and then his hearing went down fast) and now our family gatherings are not shouting matches (well almost anyway. the loudest always wins ).

enjoy what hearing you have. take care of it. turn down the volume it will protect what you have left. I plan to get a cochlear implant when my natural hearing fades completely. I have several friends that have them and they are so much happier for it.

wow is this OT for Bike Forums... :-) glad the topic came up though.