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Anxiety and disbelief over sudden hearing loss and tinnitus

Hearing Loss | Last Active: Oct 27, 2023 | Replies (45)
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Does anyone else hear music which the Dr told me is tinnitus. The music becomes very repetitive and is most annoying. I also lost my hearing very suddenly and my ENT specialist says it has been caused by LPR which is a type of acid reflux. Apparently my eustachian tubes are swollen. My hearing loss also happened quite suddenly and I couldn't believe it when it didn't improve. I now have hearing aids that don't work all that well for me. The tinnitus or music started earlier this summer after a long night flight to the UK. My Dr says it is caused by tiredness but if that's the case why hasn't it gone away. The hearing loss is the worst part but the tinnitis is also very upsetting. Drs haven't recommended anything to me. I will look into the suggestion from lioness and also the Nasocort and Zrytec.

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Julie, Volunteer Mentor | @julieo4 | Sep 20, 2023

Quote: Musical ear syndrome, or MES, is a condition that causes auditory hallucinations ... where patients hear music or singing that isn't there.

This is a rather common syndrome that has been mentioned several times in MCC discussions. It may or may not be related to tinnitus or hearing loss.

I have MES, which is sometimes referred to as having 'an ear worm'. I am able to 'change the channel' on the music I hear as I can stop something after hearing it a zillion times and bring on a different song. Soft noise can also help minimize this and tinnitus. Unfortunately, there is no cure available for either at this time. Lots of research is being done but so far no real answers. Just know you're not alone and that this is quite common.

Do you use hearing aids?

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