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Sudden Hearing Loss: Want to connect with others
Hearing Loss | Last Active: May 24, 2022 | Replies (85)Comment receiving replies
In September of this year I lost most of my hearing in my left ear. There was no trauma or anything, just a regular day - I am 26 years old with no medical conditions.
I have since met with many Doctors, had an MRI, and CT scan - all unable to give me any answers that could explain my hearing loss. Has anyone experienced anything like this or know somebody who has? I am just so confused how this could have happened, my hearing has not improved at all.
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Viruses might be the culprit since they live and thrive in our senses. Since we are in the world of influenza and covid right now, I wouldn't be surprised if this could be the cause. Research is taking place right now on how these RNA and DNA bugs interfere in our body's defenses and immune system as well as how they set up shop in parts of our organs.
@megwest512 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You have lost hearing in your left ear and providers are unable to find a cause.
You will see that I have moved your question into a discussion where members have previously discussed sudden hearing loss. I did this so you could more quickly connect and get support. You will notice members like @tonyinmi @julieo4 @sparklegram @ellen307 @imallears have experience with the topic of hearing loss and may be a good resource for you. I also encourage you to scroll back through the comments to find previously shared suggestions.
Below I have also linked past related discussions related to sudden hearing loss.
- Sudden hearing loss and an echo https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/sudden-hearing-loss-1/
- Sudden Hearing loss--options after steroids are ineffective? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/sudden-hearing-loss-options-after-steriods-are-ineffective/
May I ask what the next step is regarding provider appointments?
@megwest512, this is not uncommon but unfortunately, not well understood. There is only a small window for steroids to be effective, usually about 4 to 5 weeks after onset. I did develop sudden loss of taste and smell so made an appointment with an ENT immediately. I was prescribed a steroid but it had no affect. An MRI revealed nothing unusual. I thought I was going to have to live with the symptoms but I slowly regained my sense of taste and smell. It took almost a year before the senses returned. I hope the same happens with your hearing. If you do not regain the hearing, do not wait too long to do something about it. A hearing aid may help but a cochlear implant may be a better solution. Keep us posted.
Tony in Michigan
I experience sudden hearing loss in my right ear about 4 days after an airplane flight. Both my ears were muffled for 4 days- my left ear went back to normal- my right ear went deaf. They can’t explain why this happened so they said it must be a virus. I had a audio test done & a MRI. MRI was normal. Left ear good/right profound hearing loss. Both ears were fine before the flight. I didn’t have Covid either. I had a test right before my flight and it was negative. The ENT said no fluid or wax built- up. No rhyme or reason for this to have happened. Very scary and still I’m checking out other options in hopes my hearing comes back. I need to find the root cause of this. I’m in good shape for my age of 68- take no medications and lead a active life style. If I find an alternative solution I will surely let you know. Just trying to cope- day by day with all of this.
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What kind of Doctors? Where? Do you wear ear buds a lot at high volume? Did you have a COVID test?