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Could this be menieres? Any other ideas?

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lyn81204
lyn81204

Problems started last Oct with a feeling of imbalance that came on fairly suddenly. I rang the go and was told probable labyrinthitis. Over a few days it got worse and I had a bad few days. It slowly improved over a couple of weeks. No ear symptoms during this time. I was then fine for around 4 weeks before the imbalance creeper in again and after about a week worsened and I was off work for 2 wks. It slowly improved over a few wks and I managed party time back at work. Seen a specialist during second episode who thought probable labyrinthitis with second episode a decompensstion. Had an mri done which was apparently normal. Hearing test showed bilateral mud frequency loss (cookie bite) but specialist felt this was probably congenital and unconnected. Fast forward about 6 wks after feeling well the dizziness creeped back in and I experienced a drop in hearing in my left ear lasting around 48 hrs before subsiding and leaving me with a low rumbling tinnitus (like a car engine in the distance e). I seen gp duribg the hearing loss and he couldnt see anytging my ear. He used a tuning fork and I could hear it better at the front than back of ear. Ive woke today and my hearing has reduced in my left ear again and sound seems to be reverberating in it. Any ideas? I've arranged to see my specialist again.thanks.

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  • eleftherio33095
    eleftherio33095 lyn81204

    Posted

    As you mention that you saw a specialist, vertigo episodes eventually associated with hearing loss (compatible with labyrinthitis) and the specialist's comments concerning decompensation, I am confident that you are with the right doctor.

    Eleftherios S. Papathanasiou, PhD, FEAN

    Clinical Neurophysiologist

    Fellow of the European Academy of Neurology

    • lyn81204
      lyn81204 eleftherio33095

      Posted

      Thank you. So do you think this sounds like a possible menieres? My 'episodes' of vertigo seem to last longer and more subtle than menieres episodes.

    • eleftherio33095
      eleftherio33095 lyn81204

      Posted

      I do not have a reason to doubt with the the information that you have provided that this may be labyrinthitis.  I wish to clarify that Meniere's disease (excessive fluid mainly in the cochlear) and labyrinthitis (inflammation involving the whole inner ear) are not the same thing.

      Eleftherios S. Papathanasiou, PhD, FEAN

      Clinical Neurophysiologist

      Fellow of the European Academy of Neurology

       

    • lyn81204
      lyn81204 eleftherio33095

      Posted

      Thank you. Yes i understand they are different conditions. Is it normal to only start experiencing hearing loss with labyrinthitis after 5 months though?
    • eleftherio33095
      eleftherio33095 lyn81204

      Posted

      It is not impossible.  However, your dealings with this doctor seems very professional and he or she sounds knowledgable.

      Eleftherios S. Papathanasiou, PhD, FEAN

      Clinical Neurophysiologist

      Fellow of the European Academy of Neurology

    • lyn81204
      lyn81204 eleftherio33095

      Posted

      Yes she does seem very good. I just thought it odd that I would start having hearing problems 5 mths after the initial infection. When I have the drops in hearing my ear has a full sensation too. Thank you for your help.
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