<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>Dear: PTG Forum,
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<BR> Thank you all very much for taking the time and the effort in my case.
<BR>I did receive many views on this situation and many tips and, what I should
<BR>do's...
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<BR> There were also many responses that I believe that many people may
<BR>have miss understood. I do believe that these people may have good advice for
<BR>me and do want them to get all the facts that I had given. I'm counting
<BR>everyone's input on this.
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<BR> Here are a few things that I wanted to clear up.
<BR> -I do not have hearing loss at all. The hearing tests and all related
<BR>tests are completely normal and perfectly fine.
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<BR> -I do not have a wax build up problem that was checked and found to be
<BR>normal and no chance of it causing this problem.
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<BR> -I was using ear plugs and I do believe that, that was the cause of
<BR>this problem. The reason why is because, the foam plugs that I was using did
<BR>not filter all the frequencies evenly and therefore cause a change or
<BR>alteration in my auditory cortex (brain) For those of you using ear plugs
<BR>other than the ER-15, 25, or 9 should consult an audiologist.
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<BR> -The condition that I have is partly Tinnitus (Ringing in the ears)
<BR>but the biggest problem that is causing me grief is the popping reflex or the
<BR>fluttering of my ear drums when I hear. This condition is known as a form of
<BR>Hyperacusis.
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<BR> What I would like to know is, if there is anyone out there that has
<BR>something similar to this, or knows of a connection between using ear plugs
<BR>and their side effects
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<BR> Thank you again for those who took the time with me and I hope that
<BR>everyone will again.
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<BR>Sincerely, Simone Tucci Doctorb01@aol.com</FONT></HTML>