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Did I get tinnitus by shoving chewing gum into my ears?

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (7)
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@coffeeandtv no I never wore earplugs. I cannot be absolutely certain that the MRI started it- could have been a medication but I don't remember. The worsening was definitely from a music event.

My son's girlfriend loves rock concerts and gets tinnitus afterwards but it goes away. She is quite casual about it despite my diplomatic efforts to caution her about what it is like to have it permanently- and loudly!

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coffeeandtv | @coffeeandtv | 5 days ago

I just checked the noise level of a MRI machine and it apparently goes up to 130dB. That's really high! But I think if the doctor gave you approved hearing protection, it should reduce the exposure level to a safe limit.

I have checked the Tinnitus Talks forum. It seems like concerts are a major cause of people getting tinnitus. And a big majority of the users have anxiety issues too. Seems to be a lot of tie-in between anxiety disorders and tinnitus.

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