So I measured the noise levels in the truck today...

The only thing that actually ever gave me any kind of trouble was shooting a 44 and I had forgotten to put my ear plugs in. Just once!

I had tinnitus for a year...a perfect C note. I could match it on the piano. It was weird and very annoying! It went away though and has never come back and that was 15 years ago at least.

 

I have what the audiologist calls "a profound hearing loss". That's doctor speak for "deaf as a post".
I went to that site looking for information on hearing aids but it's mostly drama and self promotion.

 

You might want to read this article The Best Places to Buy Hearing Aids

 

Reversing hearing loss with regenerative therapy
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-03-reversing-loss-regenerative-therapy.html

 

People worry too much.

 

That's a good article. I got my first set years ago from the VA. Knowing what I know now, I'll never go back.
IHS was available but I would have had to travel 200 miles for every appointment.
I went to Costco and everything good I've heard about them is true. That article had it right.

 

Thanks for that recommendation. When I get to the point that I need hearing aids I will go to Costco. They already get my money for glasses, prescriptions, and most of our food and supplies, may as well give them a little more. Use my Costco credit card and increase my annual rebate!!!

 

The noise levels in a Prime truck rolling downhill above 62 are at 200db from the screaming.

 

Now that is funny

 

I hope my warning to protect your hearing does not fall on deaf ears. Listen while you still can. No amount of money is worth going permanently deaf for. I see a lot of drivers protecting their eyes with sunglasses; why don't they do the same for their ears? Is one more important than the other?