Pleased to know that your PCP recommended steroid treatment. While this reaction to an MRI is unusual, we know that excess noise can cause hearing loss. The MRI team knows that and does all they can to muffle the loud noises an MRI creates. I hope the treatment you are receiving helps you.

Noise related hearing loss is common. It's generally the result of noise experienced over time such as in a workplace or can be from a sudden burst of extreme noise. Some people are more susceptible to hearing loss from noise based on their genetics. Hearing protection isn't something people think about as much as they should until hearing loss changes their life. So much education is needed.

The MRI cause is unique. But people should be aware of it.

It's incredible that no one has heard of this. It happens quite frequently. In fact I recently developed continuous tinnitus after an 18 minute MRI. The technician gave me those orange earplugs to insert and he also placed some sort of a pad next to my ears which was totally completely useless. The technician told me the earplugs will expand which was totally inaccurate. I would advise anyone going for a closed MRI to bring their own (gel) earplugs and additionally, if possible non-metallic noise cancellation ear pads or you may be at risk of losing some of your hearing. In retrospect, I now realize neither the technician nor the facility for that matter take this issue seriously.