Originally Posted by spclark

More likely simply genetics and general decline with age.

Im pretty sure my loss and ringing is from early hunting years, motorcycling and manufacturing environment, even though I was a loyal earplug wearer. Even at music concerts I’m wearing earplugs. Weird.

(Know anyone who's a pistol or rifle shooter? You find that they're more likely to hear what you're telling them when you're on their 'good ear's' side?)

I definitely have a one good ear and I need to see your lips move to fully understand what’s being said. The covid mask mandate debacle was/is very frustrating.


Now THAT'S interesting, I've never encountered someone telling me that.


My Audiologist was baffled too. I quit riding motorcycles because of it, even with a helmet, windscreen and earplugs the ringing increased.