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Sudden tinnitus and drop in hearing in left ear, ETD?
Otologist said this sudden reduction in hearing in my left ear and hissing tinnitus will "probably go away" in a few weeks (valsalva maneuver did this!) Audiologist said nerve damage (dreadful audiologist really, just there for baseline per otologist). BUT if I cup my ear even slightly (tilt the ear lobe forward) I hear NORMALLY so it can't be nerve damage! Seeing otologist again Tuesday, need imaging: CT scan or MRI??? Want to know if ET is ok, I know they're damaged because they click when I swallow (for years now) but the left one pops and feels "full". Feedback??? Thanks.
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I also find that if I cup my ear forward the sound is more normal. I wonder why?
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1 ReactionJust wondering if you have been checked for Menier’s Disease. Some of the symptoms such as tinnitus, hearing loss, feeling of fullness can also be symptoms of Menier’s Disease. If you are also experiencing episodes of vertigo I would suggest you ask your otolaryngologist about this possibility.
Best wishes to you in your search for answers. I know from experience how frustrating it can be sometimes. Keep advocating for yourself!
HI - thanks for this update. when you say "I hear myself swallowing (in both ears)" - what is it that you hear? clicking? popping?
also wondering what the actual diagnosis is that he felt would be treated with the nasal drops - eustachian tube dysfunction can be due to being stuck open OR closed, with different treatments ands remedies for each.
He made his ETD based soley on symptoms? was there ever a camera put through your nose to view your ET openings?
also, re your hearing loss and return - you say the upper register sounds are harder to hear now - is that reflected in your audiogram or is it your subjective experience alone?
You believe valasalva caused this, or the doc at the teaching hospital caused it?
Wishing you the best on this journey, and following closely - please keep us posted.
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1 ReactionI also experienced sudden hearing loss in my left ear and increased tinnitus after a hammering project. I waited for a couple of weeks hoping it would eventually fix itself. Had two audiologist appointments, an MRI and two hearing tests. Nothing appeared to be wrong. Excuse me, but I can’t hear! My left nostril runs CONSTANTLY, and my eyes water. I feel like there is a connection. I was told an ENT visit would not help. Am I foolish to request an appointment?
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2 ReactionsThanks. I’ll look in to it.
Hello .
I am 71 started tinitus end of January 23.
Do I see a neurologist? Or thinking about. Getiatrist?
Any comments?
That was suppose to say Geriatrist😊
I am waiting to get a CT scan of IAC. The scanner is not your typical scanner. It is 1 of 7 in the nation and has the capability to do .2mm slices with photon counting. The Neurotologist I saw said this machine can see things that they can’t even see during inner / middle ear surgery. He said it amazes him. I called my local hospital and the minimum slicing they can do is .5mm without photon counting.
Just to give you an idea of how small your ossicles (hearing bones) are.