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Hi my name is Marty, I Have been dealing with hearing loss and tinnitus for quite some time, I wear hearing aids in both ears. I retired from the USCG after a 26 year career, my rating was Machinery Technician(mechanic) and I was around heavy machinery for most of my life and career my hearing loss is occupational hazard related. The VA furnishes me with hearing aids and treatment. I get a yearly hearing test and my most recent shows that my left ear is getting worse so I will soon get an appointment with a ENT. I am a bit nervous and worried about the outcome, but we will wait and see what the diagnosis is.
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Hey Marty @mkc4ever, welcome to Connect.
You may appreciate this discussion as you prepare for your upcoming appointment with the ENT specialist:
– Your Tips on How to Get Off to the Best Start with a New Specialist https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/your-tips-on-how-to-get-off-to-the-best-start-with-a-new-specialist/
When is your appointment? What makes you apprehensive about it?
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@mkc4ever Don't be nervous, it is what it is, and the outcome from the appointment will probably help with the decline of your hearing in your left ear. Try to think positively. Yep, you have to face that your hearing is getting worse, but that's the way it whether or not you see the ENT. Going for the test will most probably give you that help that you may need now, so try to be hopeful about the appointment.
I know too well how disappointing it is for your hearing to decline. We have to do whatever we can do to compensate for that.
JK