Hearing concerns
Discussion
I'm struggling a little with my hearing. I'm finding it quite difficult to filter sound when there is background noise - so for example lunch in pub (just normal levels of background chat will do it) and particularly annoying within an orchestra/group of musicians. I'm a violinist, so playing up high is difficult to hear in those scenarios.
I have some high pitched tinnitus, mostly low level manageable stuff but practice or loud noise exposure leaves a lasting impression for a few hours currently.
Saw my GP in October, who tried the usual anti allergy stuff as he said my ear drums were retracted onto 'gunk' behind them which was probably responsible for most of it. When that didn't work he referred me to an ent.
I had a hearing test this morning, headphones on and play various frequencies stuff, at which point it was observed my hearing was excellent. I pointed out I had already told them that, it's filtering the sound I can't do at the moment. From then on however, I felt very much like they thought I was wasting their time. I was essentially told nothing looks physically wrong so they can't help me.
I was given a leaflet on tinnitus and sent on my way.
Wondering if anyone on here has any further suggestions as at 34 it's a tad worrying. I'm fully aware I'm super sensitive hearing wise, have always been susceptible to loud noises etc., but until recently have had no problems picking out the sounds/voices I need to focus on.
I have some high pitched tinnitus, mostly low level manageable stuff but practice or loud noise exposure leaves a lasting impression for a few hours currently.
Saw my GP in October, who tried the usual anti allergy stuff as he said my ear drums were retracted onto 'gunk' behind them which was probably responsible for most of it. When that didn't work he referred me to an ent.
I had a hearing test this morning, headphones on and play various frequencies stuff, at which point it was observed my hearing was excellent. I pointed out I had already told them that, it's filtering the sound I can't do at the moment. From then on however, I felt very much like they thought I was wasting their time. I was essentially told nothing looks physically wrong so they can't help me.
I was given a leaflet on tinnitus and sent on my way.
Wondering if anyone on here has any further suggestions as at 34 it's a tad worrying. I'm fully aware I'm super sensitive hearing wise, have always been susceptible to loud noises etc., but until recently have had no problems picking out the sounds/voices I need to focus on.
Thanks - that pretty much bears out what I was thinking. Curiously right ear is worse, when I'd have assumed left...
I have some ear plugs through work, but they're not the greatest to play with, they're more for drowning damaging frequencies when doing classroom/group work.
My boss has suggested a chat with British tinnitus association, and there's a possibility of some more specific ear plugs that would be better to play with. I'm also going to try and contact musician's hearing. Really I simply want to halt any further damage or problems if I can.
No white noise test, I very much felt that once I fit their normal testing she was looking at me with a sort of why am I bothering, and from the get go with the consultant it was the same attitude. Frustrating.
I have some ear plugs through work, but they're not the greatest to play with, they're more for drowning damaging frequencies when doing classroom/group work.
My boss has suggested a chat with British tinnitus association, and there's a possibility of some more specific ear plugs that would be better to play with. I'm also going to try and contact musician's hearing. Really I simply want to halt any further damage or problems if I can.
No white noise test, I very much felt that once I fit their normal testing she was looking at me with a sort of why am I bothering, and from the get go with the consultant it was the same attitude. Frustrating.
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