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Constant tinnitus: Are there any solutions?
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Oct 30, 2023 | Replies (183)Comment receiving replies
the ENT Dr. told me, I have Sensorineural Hearing Loss there is nothing he can do for me. right now I can hear people talking to me on the phone like through a tin can. or the distortions. I haven't give up and keep research for help. is anyone out there can do? Kwong
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Hello 47sprinhrookdr. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect discussion on hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss is common, and is quite typical with adult onset hearing loss. I'm surprised an ENT doctor would tell you that nothing can be done for you. People sometimes get that from a primary care physician, but ENTs should be aware of all things that might help.
Have you tried hearing aids? Many people with SNHL get help with hearing aids. The technology keeps getting better. Streamers can help a great deal n noisy settings. It would be worth your time to see an audiologist.
When hearing aids no longer help a person with hearing loss, cochlear implants can be a complete game changer. Many people who could benefit from cochlear implants are not advised to get tested to see if a CI would work for them.
My question is "What have you tried?" And another, "What if anything has been recommended to you?"
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Welcome @47sprinhrookdr, It's good to hear that you haven't given up and are keeping up the search for help. While we wait for other members to share information with you, I thought you might be interested in this discussion that mentions bone disease medications as potentially reversing hearing loss - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/study-posits-meds-to-decrease-bone-loss-may-repair-sensorineural-heari/