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I developed tinnitus right after an MRI. Tinnitus is caused by hearing loss. My hearing loss is only in the high ranges. I think it is possible you had some hearing loss but it may be temporary. My experience is that it can go back to what it was but everyone is different. I avoid MRI's which makes medical care difficult!!
ps when the fullness got better, my hearing and tinnitus improved...not all the way of course...but the fullness is always temporary and affects my hearing- hope that is hopeful!
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Thank you. It was actually a spinal surgeon who recommended the MRI. BUT, I did go to my PCP yesterday and am being treated with steroids and allergy meds. Nobody I talked to has heard of this happen but I did find it online. It’s obviously very unusual.
This happened to me recently. I had an MRI with the ear protection that they provided. The ear protection was not adequate. I had to stop them and readjust the earplugs and it still was painful. My left ear actually began to hurt. So, it does happen and it I ever need an MRI again, I will be bringing my own earplugs. It's been over 2 weeks now with no improvement. From what I have read here, I wish I had done something sooner.
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Thank you. Surprisingly no Tinnitus but I hope you are right and the loss is temporary! I, too, will now avoid MRI. I also will look into ear protection in addition to the earplugs should MRI be unavoidable.