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Ear problems
Posted: Apr 5, 2016
Does anyone else have the problem of certain outside noise frequencies causing their eardrums to vibrate or pulse really fast? This only happens when I wear my headphones. I have noise-canceling headphones and can't actually hear the sound, just feel the vibrations in my eardrums. It's only certain things for me like lawnmowers, chainsaws, four-wheelers, and some car/truck engines. Most of the time it isn't bad if whatever is making the noise is just there for a moment, but it can be really painful like this morning with the neighbor going over the same patch of his yard over and over. I'm surprised his poor yard has any grass left. This morning has been the worst and I'm actually feeling nauseous. Any suggestions of what I can do to help this would be much appreciated. I've considered seeing an ENT or even just a primary about it, but no insurance here means no appointments. The ER sent me home with "helpful hints" of warm compresses and not working during times when the sounds are present, which is pretty much all the time.
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Not quite the same - ears
[ In Reply To ..]I have problems with my ears too but not quite like yours. Sometimes, the sounds are so loud I have to stop working until things quiet down a bit. I did go & get a hearing test some years ago & found out I actually have hearing loss, not just noise. I try to protect my ears as much as possible. When it's windy outside, I put something on my head to cover up. Even on a warm day, extra wind can make my "noises" worse later in the day. I don't go around sick people if I can help it. When I have to use a shredder, I use ear plugs. I hope yours gets better, but you should try to see a doctor somewhere. If you're feeling sick with this, you may have something that can be treated.
Thank you for the support. - OP
[ In Reply To ..]Thank you for the input. It helps to know someone has something similar. I have been trying to find a doctor, but so far all the local offices I have been able to get in touch with and actually speak with someone from their financial department require some kind of insurance, which is just not possible with what I am making now with the interruptions because of my ears. I'll keep trying. I went to working at home because of stress and anxiety around people, so if I can't get something done I may go crazy.
Hang in there - ears
[ In Reply To ..]I wonder if you can just chat with somebody at one of these offices for a little suggestion or help since you can't get in there. Is there a clinic that charges according to income? We have one here. You don't have to be on welfare or anything either. I'm not good around lots of people either. I love working at home. All I can suggest is to protect your ears as much as you can.
Clinic - OP
[ In Reply To ..]There is a clinic somewhat like that, but I didn't have any luck getting in there either. The visit is $125 minimum and still requires insurance. I wish I honestly had a time machine where I could go back a few years before all these healthcare changes to when I could walk in at any doctor's office around here and make payments for visits. Makes me nauseous just thinking about it.
Hope it gets better - ears
[ In Reply To ..]We depend on our ears. If they go out, we're out of business. I hope you find somebody who can fix your condition. I have a friend who got stuck in horrible situation of clinic requiring money before they'd see her. She almost died trying to come up with the money. When the doc finally found out (somehow) just how sick she was, he put her in the hospital & it took 3 surgeries in a week to get her out of danger. He didn't wait for the money. His staff just never told him about her til it was almost too late. Still not great but no longer dying. I hope somebody will help you. How very frustrating to know you need care & can't get it.
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