Loud hum in my head\ear

[WIL127]

I had a ringing in my right ear about two years ago, and went to a GP who gave me Sturgeron Forte for the Tinnitus and also a wrong diagnosis initially. By the time they did tests etc it was a two month interval and not being satisfied I went to another ENT Specialist. He put me on steroids but by that time it was too late so I have lost all hearing in my right ear. A cochlea implant was mentioned.

Over the weekend I got up and there was now an additional low pitched sound coming from my head which is now affecting my left ear  to the point that every time I speak or there is any sound around me, including other peoples voices, the sound amplifies and sends a feedback making it difficult for me to hear. I visited the ENT again yesterday and he says that the problem is also in my inner ear and was given a prescription  to get Lyrica, Calcort, and Neurorubine Forte.

I have been researching on the internet to see what could have caused this. On the two occasions I had just recovered from a flu, so it may be viral. So I am looking for as much information that I can get concerning treatment and management of my hearing loss. Can you suggest what may be causing all this and the most appropriate treatment. Please note I live outside the USA?

[Deafmike]

I have noticed a humming sound in my head or ears too. I thought it was a fan running, but when I looked at the fan it was off. Just as a test I pluged both ears and could still hear it. I don't know what it is. I am glad to know I'm not alone.
      Somebody help us.

[Nancy T]

Try to see an ENT who SPECIALIZES in the inner ear and hearing. In the US they are called neuro-otologists (also spelled neurotologist). Ask around, maybe call a university hospital, to find out who is a real specialist for this. Also check out the doctor lists at the WEb site of the Vestibular Disorders Association; they list a few outside the U.S.

I don't know what your problem could be, but one thing that can cause bilateral hearing loss is autoimmune inner ear disease.

Good luck!