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Originally Posted by Barto My ENT told me it might go away, though; or, if it didn’t, it would get better after 60 days. He ordered an audiogram which showed no significant hearing loss.
PS, I shot from my right shoulder, and the ringing is more on the left side. Go figure. |
I hope for your sake your ENT is right! I sure wish mine would go away. I didn't realize the problem was so widespread (50 million. Really?)
There are other subtle causes of tinnitus (e.g. Meniere's Disease, antibiotic toxicity, etc.). Back in 2001 I had an "attack" of tinnitus after a flight to L.A. But it went away and then reappeared years later to stay. I thought it might be related to sinuses or a cold (and the effects of cabin pressurization) at the time, but that's only speculation.
The hearing loss from a shotgun typically occurs on the opposite ear from the location of the shotgun. It's odd to be sure, but that's the way it is.
I have a buddy who served in the Special Forces (urban warfare specialists, among others) and he says his is all gunfire related and pretty severe.
I hope you recover soon. It's annoying!
Jon