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Podcast entitled Health Consequences of Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss | Last Active: May 8 4:31pm | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
Oh my goodness. I hope you are able to see through this and get help from a medical person who will give you positive information. The standard thought decades ago was that the auditory nerve was damaged or dying. Cochlear implants, in most instances, have proven that the damage is not in the nerve, but in the cochlea. A cochlear implant bypasses the cochlea and stimulates the auditory nerve which sends the message to the brain. You may want to look into this option.
Did the ENT you say mention cochlear implants?
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No, I have not had cochlear implants suggested. Most have recommended SSRI drugs which I do not tolerate well. Plus I feel it is a physical issue, not really psychological. Though of course it has caused depression.
I have quite a lot of hearing, but it is distorted. I have an appointment coming up with my current Audiologist and will ask what he thinks about cochlear implants for me. I am also interested in Lenire. Wondering if that therapy could help me.
I’m trying very hard not to give up, but after two years and nothing working for me, I am very discouraged.