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Hearing Loss | Last Active: Jul 28 12:27pm | Replies (51)
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It's incredible that no one has heard of this. It happens quite frequently. In fact I recently developed continuous tinnitus after an 18 minute MRI. The technician gave me those orange earplugs to insert and he also placed some sort of a pad next to my ears which was totally completely useless. The technician told me the earplugs will expand which was totally inaccurate. I would advise anyone going for a closed MRI to bring their own (gel) earplugs and additionally, if possible non-metallic noise cancellation ear pads or you may be at risk of losing some of your hearing. In retrospect, I now realize neither the technician nor the facility for that matter take this issue seriously.
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Unfortunately, we have a lot of educating to do on the excess noise issue and the fact that MRIs can cause hearing loss proves that.
Anything that creates excess noise can cause hearing loss, whether it's sudden or over time. Damage can come from loud music, gun shots, etc. It can come from exposure to constant noise in the workplace or even from using headphones with audio devices at a very loud level, etc. Ear protection is more than cheap ear buds.
Did any of the physicians who recommended MRIs to people who have experienced hearing loss or tinnitus after the procedure mention this hazard prior to having the procedure?