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I have been to eight different ENTs. They have no idea what’s going on. All eight had different
(Or no) diagnosis. My ear issues started after Covid. I lost some hearing in both ears. The first ENT blamed age, and put me in hearing aids. That helped for awhile, but over time I have developed tinnitus and hyperacusis. I also feel fullness and pressure in my ears and head.
Finally an ENT suggested balloon inflation of my Eustachian tubes. I had high hopes for that procedure, but if anything it has made the situation worse.
I’m now looking into Lenire for tinnitus, but when I asked my Audiologist he knew nothing about it! Disappointing when the so-called experts don’t stay up to date in their own field!
It all falls on the patient to try to find help when you are feeling so terrible already. It isn’t right, but that is our situation.
If anyone out there has tried Lenire, please let us know what you think of it.
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Hi, I haven’t heard of the Lanier test, but I will check it out. I’ve asked for a referral to a specialist for inner ear disease. It seems that some ENTs specialize in ears, nose OR throat…I’ll report back 🙏
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It's being recommended I see an ENT for tinnitus AND for hearing loss AND for excessive mucus after eating, all which occurred after I was sick for 10 days w/ COVID in March 2023. I want someone who sees me holistically not in pieces and parts for each part and then the recommendations do not coincide. (Case in point: podiatrist said cortisone cream for peeling heels; PCP said not daily even tho' it gets worse "just that fast".)
Do they all get referral 'points' or dollars for the many to whom we are referred?
Does everyone (other than me!) w/ Long COVID have easy time off and transportation? < -- yes that was snarky. I'm so tired of all the attempted coordination of this.