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I burst my eardrum about 7 months ago. The eardrum has healed but when I put my finger in my ear gently i can feel it's still quite tender.
I appreciate the ear is delicate but how long does an eardrum take to heal fully where it doesn't feel tender anymore?
Additionally, I have tinnitus and I'm not sure if that could be related to the eardrum not having healed yet.
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Sukey421 neil89141
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I was shot 42 years ago and it destroyed my left eardrum.
I have had tinnitus 24/7 ever since.
But that is just me, I hope it is different with you.
Sending prayers,
Sue 🙏
neil89141 Sukey421
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What are you symtoms now when you say it destroyed it.
Really sorry to hear about..
Sukey421 neil89141
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The tinnitus you do get used to over time, or at least I did.
It became part of my new normal way of life.
Best wishes
Olizzieo neil89141
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Neil can you go and see an audiologist for a hearing test. They can look in the ear to see if there is anything unusual, test to see how your middle ear system is working and test your hearing (including very high frequencies to assess your tinnitus,) before referring you back to your GP or an ENT if there is any reason to. Nerves can be tender for a long time and that's not unsual but you want to exluded any other causes first.
ihavenonickname neil89141
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How dangerous to touch your ear drum...I have had tinnitus since the 1970s.. most of the time I am able to ignore it, but when it becomes intrusive, I play white noise to distract my brain...water falling or rain work the best for me.
kind regards
neil89141 ihavenonickname
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I dont touch the eardrum, I just put my finger into the entrance of the ear and I can feel it tender throughout
Apparently if you can match the tinnitus noise and replay that noise for 6+ hours a day, your brain will ignore the noise eventually. My biggest issue is that the noise changes to very hard to do.
ihavenonickname neil89141
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kind regards
ldybbb neil89141
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I've read somewhere that it could take a year for the eardrum to be fully matured. Can't say this is 100% confirmed though. Just be extra careful with it you'll be fine.
I had Myringoplasty in mid July due to perforated eardrum in my left ear. Been dealing with tinnitus ever since, eventually I just learnt to live with it so it doesn't bother me.