Earmuffs - one up, one down

[sime42]

2 hours ago, AHPP said:

That question occupied my mind for about three years. I can’t remember the answer. I think I moderately clamped down on one side but wasn’t grinding back and forth. The more trustworthy dentist I had said he didn’t see evidence of grinding.
 

I thought I’d tracked it down to TMJ for a while. No clicking or grinding though. 

 

 

The audiologist who looked at me for the IEMs was the biggest help in years. Straight away said, “Yeah. Obvious. Loads of wax and crap in your ear. Gets wet, swells up, pushes onto the eardrum, hurts.”

But then I had a bout of it not long after my ears were hoovered out so can’t be sure about that either. 

 

Tricky, I sense that you may be on a long journey with this one. Like trying to diagnose an intermittent electrical fault on a vehicle. Good luck. Might be time to end your medical hiatus.

 

Teeth grinding is a weird one, I was completely unaware of it until the dentist pointed it out, (could've been a Dr though, can't remember, it was many years ago). I've a vague memory of a girlfriend saying "oh yeah, I know" also. It was pretty quickly and easily sorted by using one of those mouth guard things anyway.

 

The "moderately clamping down on one side" might be your issue, even if you're not a Grindr.

Have you noticed it being worse at stressful times? Mine was when I was going through a really difficult house buying process. (Don't use a newbie solicitor if there's a Flying Freehold involved, regardless of her looks!)

 

 

Edited December 6 by sime42

[GarethM]

1 hour ago, AHPP said:

Gareth. Respectfully, I don’t want your opinion. Please don’t post. 

And respectively don't be an arse on your way up, because you'll meet the same ones on the way back down.

 

Grow up, I wear a mouth guard for that exact reason.

Edited December 6 by GarethM

[Mark J]

4 hours ago, AHPP said:

That question occupied my mind for about three years. I can’t remember the answer. I think I moderately clamped down on one side but wasn’t grinding back and forth. The more trustworthy dentist I had said he didn’t see evidence of grinding.
 

I thought I’d tracked it down to TMJ for a while. No clicking or grinding though. 

 

 

The audiologist who looked at me for the IEMs was the biggest help in years. Straight away said, “Yeah. Obvious. Loads of wax and crap in your ear. Gets wet, swells up, pushes onto the eardrum, hurts.”

But then I had a bout of it not long after my ears were hoovered out so can’t be sure about that either. 

I was diagnosed with a TMD. Gum shield from dentist sorted me out. It's not just grinding your teeth,  clenching your jaw and can do it. My dentist told me that upper and lower teeth aren't supposed to touch each other for more than 25 seconds a day, and that includes eating. If you drive alot you may well be subconsciously 'gritting your teeth'. I bit through the first gum shield thing on the first night I had it. 

Edited December 6 by Mark J

[Joe Newton]

I've had similar to what you've described, Alex. My thoughts ran from ear defenders to clenching teeth while sleeping etc.

 

Bit of research came up with the Digastric muscle as the offender. Found a simple stretch which helped (you look like a retard so avoid it in public where possible) and now it rarely troubles me. If i feel my jaw getting tight i know what to do.

 

[AHPP]

7 hours ago, Logjam said:

Can't help with your specific ear symptoms but recommend getting a pair of active ear muffs. Hear all the ambient sounds without risking hearing damage. I've been using them for years & can't understand why they are not the norm in our industry.

3M Peltor ProTac III: noise-cancelling helmet earmuffs

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Earmuff hearing protection Level dependent function Stereo sound quality 5 levels of adjustment Robust...

 

 

As an aside, does anyone know why these muffs have VAT on them? They’re PPE. 

Edited December 6 by AHPP

[Mick Dempsey]

8 minutes ago, AHPP said:

As an aside, does anyone know why these muffs have VAT on them? They’re PPE. 

 

[AHPP]

2 hours ago, sime42 said:

 

Tricky, I sense that you may be on a long journey with this one. Like trying to diagnose an intermittent electrical fault on a vehicle. Good luck. Might be time to end your medical hiatus.

 

Teeth grinding is a weird one, I was completely unaware of it until the dentist pointed it out, (could've been a Dr though, can't remember, it was many years ago). I've a vague memory of a girlfriend saying "oh yeah, I know" also. It was pretty quickly and easily sorted by using one of those mouth guard things anyway.

 

The "moderately clamping down on one side" might be your issue, even if you're not a Grindr.

Have you noticed it being worse at stressful times? Mine was when I was going through a really difficult house buying process. (Don't use a newbie solicitor if there's a Flying Freehold involved, regardless of her looks!)

 

 

Intermittent electrical fault a good analogy. I had a very annoying couple of months where I was trying to get to the dentist while it was bad. It kept coming and going as appointments were available and not. Should have just barged in and been demanding in hindsight. 
 

I don’t think I lead a particularly stressful life. This annoying thing that I can’t diagnose is probably one of the more stressful parts. It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy in that respect, worse when I’m stressed because I’m stressed about it.
 

I tried wearing the side of my head out by biting down on things HARD. Didn’t ease it much. 
 

 

[AHPP]

21 minutes ago, Mark J said:

I was diagnosed with a TMD. Gum shield from dentist sorted me out. It's not just grinding your teeth,  clenching your jaw and can do it. My dentist told me that upper and lower teeth aren't supposed to touch each other for more than 25 seconds a day, and that includes eating. If you drive alot you may well be subconsciously 'gritting your teeth'. I bit through the first gum shield thing on the first night I had it. 

I’m probably clenching more than grinding. I remember I did keep catching myself with my back right teeth together and thinking it was bad for them. 
 

I did in fact do a long drive for the first time in a while the other day but also a day climbing for the first time in a while. And have had a bout of (bad) ear pain for the first time in a while. I think we’re on the right track. 
 

I’m a very relaxed and unstressy driver btw. I find it more boring and depressing than anything else. 

[AHPP]

21 minutes ago, Joe Newton said:

I've had similar to what you've described, Alex. My thoughts ran from ear defenders to clenching teeth while sleeping etc.

 

Bit of research came up with the Digastric muscle as the offender. Found a simple stretch which helped (you look like a retard so avoid it in public where possible) and now it rarely troubles me. If i feel my jaw getting tight i know what to do.

 

 

Post the link if it’s still open on your phone please. The cookie options banner is in the way of the picture of the girl sucking a cock. 

[AHPP]

12 minutes ago, Mick Dempsey said:

 

Bastards. Irish bastards but probably the same here.