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Diplacusis: Anyone else have this?

Hearing Loss | Last Active: Jan 17, 2023 | Replies (21)

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Hello. I've been suffering from diplacusis in my left ear since I had a Sudden sensorineural hearing loss in my left ear in November 22nd 2022. It was caused by an accoustic trauma. I've had -45db down on 4000 - 6000 hz and -20 db down on bass frequencies. Since the third day of experiencing hearing loss I've been suffering from diplacusis until this day. It's horrible because I'm a musician and a recording engineer. It's like my life is over. I was hospitalised for 10 days, taking infuse medication and was going to a hyperbaric chamber. That helped getting my hearing back but it didn't help with my diplacusis and low frequency pulsating tinnitus. It's been a month and a half with this horrible illness. And my condition is constantly changing from day to day. One day I hear deep rumbling pulsating tinnitus which pushes my diplacusis back a little bit and on the second day the tinnitus is gone but replaced by severe and loud diplacusis. Right ear is fine but in my left ear I hear two pitches in almost every frequency from 250 hz to 550 hz. If there is a sound or a tone anywhere within those frequencies I hear it twice. The first pitch is relatively fine but the second one is very low and detuned. I can't even talk, I only whisper because I can't stand my own robotic detuned double voice and can also hear other people's voice doubled. I want to return to my job which is also my passion but in this state it is absolutely impossible. I read on some forums that people with similar symptoms to mine may also have cochlear hydrops which is a condition when there is an increased amount of fluid in a cochlea which can be controlled by taking diuretics (for example Moduretic). I'm planning to consult this with my doctor. I also read that some people who suffered with diplacusis managed to get rid of it by acupuncture aimed at tinnitus and migrenes. I wish a successful recovery to all of us who suffer from diplacusis because this thing is absolutely horrific.

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Replies to "Hello. I've been suffering from diplacusis in my left ear since I had a Sudden sensorineural..."

You say the diplacusis was caused by an acoustic trauma. From the information I have there are several causes for this condition, and they vary greatly. I'm pretty certain that you have done research on this condition. Your questions encouraged me to do that too. No easy solutions, but interesting information at: https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/51055-Understanding-diplacusis

Do seek medical attention and advice from a reputable ENT clinic. You may be a candidate for a cochlear implant. I note it's been suggested that you reach out to Adult Musicians with Hearing Loss. I 'second' that suggestion. Talking to other people who share your experience is helpful. That also can lead to excellent recommendations about treatment and support.