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Coping with sudden hearing loss and very loud tinnitus

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Ollieboo
Ollieboo

Hi I'm new to this and hoping someone can help. 

I've been diagnosed just this week with SSHL, severe hearing loss on right ear around 90db mark. On massive dose of steroids to see if some of hearing will come back but unlikely.

I know I'll cope with the hearing loss in time, it's the tinnitus that is killing me. It's insanely loud, like a crazy washing machine/hairdryer on max/ radio not tuned in but turned up to max volume. I can hear it over everything - even trains, car noise, if I turn the TV or radio on, it competes with the noise rather than take my attention of it. Everything I've read tells you to distract yourself but it's just too loud!! 

Can anyone give me any advice?? I know it's a long haul but just need some pointers re coping mechanisms and hope that something this severe can get better. 

I'm 39 and no stranger to health problems (have had 4 hip replacements with last 6

Months ago) so I know how to battle issues but am really struggling to stay positive on this one as there's just no respite. Snoozing and reading are my go-to relaxation tips but it's impossible to do either.

Thanks for any help, much appreciated.

Debbie

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  • jaryd2012
    jaryd2012 Ollieboo

    Posted

    Hey there. I’ve found that B complex with folate and B12, turmeric, vitamin C, E, and zinc have helped my SSNHL and tinnitus. Here are so,e other reads on it.hope this helps! And best of luck. Oh. And I’m testing cutting out alcohol as well as smoking. 

    https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2016/12/05/nutrients-protect-improve-hearing.aspx[/b]

    https://www.tinnitusformula.com/library/sudden-sensorineural-hearing-loss-and-tinnitus/

    • Struggling50
      Struggling50 jaryd2012

      Posted

      Hi.

      I experienced Sudden Sensineurol Hearing Loss and Tinnitus in my right earthe end of April this year. I also have a loud thumping noise in my right ear when I swallow. It comes and goes throughout the day. It sounds like someone is thumping on my eardrum. It's not a normal popping sound. So annoying.

      I think it is hormonal. During certain time of the month it is better. Right after my period it is BAD!

      I will try the vitamins you suggested. I do take a really good Vitamin B 12.

      Take care.

      Tracy

    • Struggling50
      Struggling50 jaryd2012

      Posted

      I tried the prednisone for it. It didn't work and it about killed me. I'll never take that again!

    • mainak46439
      mainak46439 jaryd2012

      Posted

      Hi! Thanks for sharing the information. I've also found some interesting information on Tinnitus.

      https://hearingplus.in/ourblog/?dir=desc&order=created_time&p=2

  • mainak46439
    mainak46439 Ollieboo

    Posted

    Have you consulted any senior audiologist? If yes then you can send Pure Tone Audiometry report to info@hearingplus.in and based on the report we can send further suggestions. Tinnitus is also subjective so it is important to determine the exact cause.
  • mainak46439
    mainak46439 Ollieboo

    Posted

    Hi! I have found some interesting information on hearing loss treatment. Check out https://hearingplus.in/hearing-loss-treatment/.
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