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Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Nov 12 2:30am | Replies (25)Comment receiving replies
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@danadcm69 That sounds so distressing — I can understand why you’d be frightened after that sudden change. I’ve read that sometimes ear specialists use steroids when there’s a sudden drop in hearing, even if the cause isn’t totally clear, because inflammation can occasionally play a role. But from what I’ve gathered, exposure to very loud noise can also injure the delicate inner-ear cells directly, and recovery can take time. Everyone’s reaction seems to be a little different, and sometimes the tinnitus becomes more noticeable for a while. I hope things calm down soon and that your hearing specialist can guide you through next steps.
If your ENT hasn’t done a full audiogram or MRI of the internal auditory canal, a referral to a neuro-otologist (an ENT with extra training in the auditory nerve and brainstem) is usually more helpful than a general neurologist.
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@danadcm69 since you are having these neurological episodes, it seems to me this might not be a reaction to the injection but something more neurological. I’m glad you are seeing a neurologist and a neurotologist! Keep us posted! I’m sorry you are going through this!