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@deanodesigner

Hello. My name is Dean. I am 73 retired living near Chicago. Healthy active engaged in hobbies including dancing w my wife of 53 years, photography, cooking, art, travel--the usuals. Was diagnosed recently w Auditory Schwanomma left ear w typical Sudden Hearing Loss symptoms including tinnitus, etc. Have decided to wait and watch with MRI every 6+months to check growth, or hopefully lack thereof tumor. Have recently (6 months since diagnosis) developed balance problems which affect walking mostly, which is manageable but concerning since dancing w a partner is balancing on 4 feet.

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Julie, Volunteer Mentor | @julieo4 | Jul 20, 2020

Hi Dean. Welcome to 'Connect'. It really does help to compare experiences and situations. So good that you are staying active with hobbies you obviously enjoy. My hearing loss is of the bilateral, sensorineural, progressive type that has been a part of my life for nearly 60 years. Because I've been involved in the Hearing Loss Assn. of America (HLAA) for over 37 of those years, I've met many people with the diagnosis you describe, along with many other diagnoses. Some things you have to learn to live with, but don't let anyone tell you there is no help for your hearing loss. Hearing aids can make a huge difference. There are devices that will transmit sound from the 'deaf' side to the hearing side so you don't have to struggle with single sided hearing loss. There is a whole slew of technologies that help in different situations, but many don't know they exist. Living with hearing loss is a lifelong learning process! There are chapters of HLAA in the Chicago area. It might be worth connecting with one of them. It's good to openly discuss our concerns with people who understand. More information at: http://www.hearingloss.org

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