Tinnitus, Deafness and Ear Problems Support Group
This group is for those coping with Tinnitus (ringing ears or ear noise), hearing loss, and all ear issues. Join to find support and get advice from others.
Yesterday I posted a message about how I'm now hearing a sharp distorted echo in my left ear, which has been feeling plugged up for a month.
My doctor did a hearing test on Tuesday and my hearing was normal. Tonight I spoke to my husband on the phone. I held the phone to my left ear while I was talking to him. I thought we had a bad connection. He sounded very far away and very tinny. We chatted for a few minutes, my left hand got tired, and I switched the phone to my right ear. His voice was crystal clear in my right ear. I THINK I'M RAPIDLY LOSING HEARING in my left ear!! I can't see the doctor tomorrow. I have two baby granddaughters with me tomorrow.
I also have a very, very loud roar that comes and goes. It comes after I listen to constant noise (e.g., radio, TV, vacuum) for a while. When I stop listening, the roar is there. It stays for an hour or so after all sound has stopped.
I'm pretty scared. My hearing has gone from normal to really bad in a little over two days.
I would appreciate any information (and any prayers you're willing to send my way).
Again, I'm so glad you're here. I don't know of any other group where I could discuss this and get as much educated information as I will get from all of you. Thank you for being here!!!!
My doctor did a hearing test on Tuesday and my hearing was normal. Tonight I spoke to my husband on the phone. I held the phone to my left ear while I was talking to him. I thought we had a bad connection. He sounded very far away and very tinny. We chatted for a few minutes, my left hand got tired, and I switched the phone to my right ear. His voice was crystal clear in my right ear. I THINK I'M RAPIDLY LOSING HEARING in my left ear!! I can't see the doctor tomorrow. I have two baby granddaughters with me tomorrow.
I also have a very, very loud roar that comes and goes. It comes after I listen to constant noise (e.g., radio, TV, vacuum) for a while. When I stop listening, the roar is there. It stays for an hour or so after all sound has stopped.
I'm pretty scared. My hearing has gone from normal to really bad in a little over two days.
I would appreciate any information (and any prayers you're willing to send my way).
Again, I'm so glad you're here. I don't know of any other group where I could discuss this and get as much educated information as I will get from all of you. Thank you for being here!!!!
You may be just getting yourselve totally stressed out. Which will make your T. much worse. You can get all kinds of noises and reactions with the ears. It does not mean anything as a rule.
I would go back to your ENT and or the audiolgist and re-check your ears. They may want to put you on steriods for a while. I heard that helps when you first have the onset on tinnitus.
Remember we are here for you, and please keep us informed of what you find out.
God bless,
Sandy
I'm so sorry you're going through this. Many prayers going out to you.
I pray you get good news from the ENT and this is just a bump in the road.
hugs
SummerJ
As Kasandra referred to, it's best to take a deep breath and relax as you want to avoid the stress that an additional noise could possible cause. Stress on it own, can cause and continue to cause a reaction of all different types of tinnitus(t). Make an attempt to relax and relieve yourself of this stressful situation.
Also, as Kasandra and Mandigrace alluded to, it would be best to have the hearing rechecked by your ENT and/or audiologist. They can determine if there has been any physical changes and offer their recommendations. Something as abrupt as the changes that you recently experienced should be assisted by the ENT. It is very important to see a good ENT who is completely familiar with t.
Based on my experience, extensive and/or stressful situations on the telephone has played a temporary negative role with my t. Apparently the roar that is triggered from the radio, TV or vacuum should be explained to the MD. Any continuous noises like this may be cause for a roar. If nothing else, it would be best to either limit this to a lower volume or protect ears with earplugs.