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"The HUM", a persistent Low Frequency Noise

Hearing Loss | Last Active: Oct 23 6:07am | Replies (164)
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@julieo4

@videojanitor I'm a bit late to the party here so will try not to duplicate the help you've already received.

Most people with acquired sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) experience high frequency hearing loss first. It can be the opposite, but that is far less common. In most instances, SNHL, even when it's mild, is permanent. It doesn't come back.

The fact your ENT mentioned Meniere's is worth looking into. Meniere's affects people in different ways, some of which you describe related to movement. It also comes and goes in most cases. Meniere's is not easily diagnosed or understood because the symptoms vary. Some people have problems with vertigo. Some find that changes in diet can help. Salt, sugar, alcohol may cause symptoms.

You can find some basic information about Meniere's Disease on the HLAA website. https://www.hearingloss.org/hearing-help/hearing-loss-basics/menieres/

Did your ENT provide information about Meniere's other than mentioning it?

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videojanitor | @videojanitor | Jul 17, 2022

Hi Julie. Thanks for your reply -- I do appreciate it.

To answer your question, my ENT recommended eliminating alcohol and caffeine, as well as limiting my salt intake. I don't drink, so that's no problem. I only drink decaf coffee, but perhaps there is still some caffeine in it? I do enjoy some chocolate, but I wouldn't think it would enough to cause a problem. Maybe it is? I've cut out virtually all salt for several weeks, with no improvement.

This is just so weird as I am experiencing different symptoms on different days and times. Yesterday the "pitch shifting" problem was constant, all day long. Today I heard it a little bit in the morning, but nothing this afternoon.

I guess my biggest question is, could this be caused by a sinus infection or similar problem? I do feel like my nose is rather stuffed up, and when I blow my nose I seem to feel slightly dizzy. Not terribly so, but enough to be aware of it. It just feels like I'm plugged up.

One last thing: When I attempt to listen to music, it really sounds terrible. Very distorted, with cymbals sounding like they're going through crinkled paper. Perhaps this is a symptom of hearing loss?

Thanks again for your help!

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