matt1215 0 #1 September 19, 2006 I made 2 jumps Friday and my hearing's still diminished. A bit muffled with a little ringing on one side. I've cleared my ears several times which doesn't help the hearing, just nauseates me. Some degree of temporary hearing loss with jumping is normal for me, which is a large part of why I limit my jump numbers in a given weekend. Anyone dealt with DCS and/or permanent hearing loss associated with skydiving? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #2 September 19, 2006 I haven't experienced any hearing loss that I know of... but have you considered wearing ear protection? I know a lot of people that do...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt1215 0 #3 September 19, 2006 I haven't used any hearing protection beyond what my open-faced Z1 offers. I'm a little hard of hearing anyway, so it seems like a bad idea on the plane. I could always wear a set of foamies, but then I doubt I'd hear my Neptune. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #4 September 19, 2006 QuoteI could always wear a set of foamies, but then I doubt I'd hear my Neptune.wel you might give it a try... (just don't expect to hear your neptune... ) if you do then good... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrmaf 0 #5 September 19, 2006 The amount of time spent at altitude on normal jumps would be a minimal exposure as far as DCS is concerned. This definitely sounds like a problem that you should take to an ear, nose, and throat specialist. If you can't equalize normally, or you continually have problems with your hearing after hypobaric exposure, you do have something that needs to be dealt with, before it manifests itself in a more serious manner. Hope you can get it resolved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
