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Over 325 forums and communities providing medical information and medical help. en The fluctuating nature of the hearing loss appears to be symptom similar of Meniere's Disease, or (as Chana Lerner, AuD Mon, 16 Jun 2014 17:39:45 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/Looking-for-hearing-loss-answers-to-20-year-old-issue/show/2203926#post_10579885 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/Looking-for-hearing-loss-answers-to-20-year-old-issue/show/2203926#post_10579885 The sound you are hearing may actually be tinnitus--an auditory perception not produced from an exter Chana Lerner, AuD Tue, 20 May 2014 16:12:28 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/Indescribable-Hearing-Problem-in-Right-Ear/show/2181468#post_10433612 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/Indescribable-Hearing-Problem-in-Right-Ear/show/2181468#post_10433612 The ototoxic medication is not sustained in your system. It should not continue any further damage to Chana Lerner, AuD Mon, 19 May 2014 10:50:53 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/Total-deafness/show/2174731#post_10425926 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/Total-deafness/show/2174731#post_10425926 Some medications are ototoxic- have a side effect of hearing loss and/or tinnitus. If you are experie Chana Lerner, AuD Thu, 15 May 2014 09:20:24 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/Total-deafness/show/2174731#post_10404400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/Total-deafness/show/2174731#post_10404400 The difficulties you describe all point to hearing loss. You should visit an audiologist for a hearin Chana Lerner, AuD Thu, 15 May 2014 09:13:26 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/Should-I-go-to-the-doc-Reply-ASAP/show/2177369#post_10404367 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/Should-I-go-to-the-doc-Reply-ASAP/show/2177369#post_10404367 What is the cause of the Left ear hearing loss? Was this diagnosed by an ENT? Sensorineural hearing l Chana Lerner, AuD Wed, 09 Apr 2014 20:43:00 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/SSHL-Acupuncture-Chiropractic-Medicine/show/2141722#post_10216049 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/SSHL-Acupuncture-Chiropractic-Medicine/show/2141722#post_10216049 Head trauma can cause hearing loss from damage to either the middle ear bones, eardrum, or to the coc Chana Lerner, AuD Mon, 17 Mar 2014 16:06:22 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/How-can-i-regain-my-hearing/show/2103794#post_10100332 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/How-can-i-regain-my-hearing/show/2103794#post_10100332 Sorry to hear of your accident. It's important to have a hearing test to measure the extent of the Chana Lerner, AuD Fri, 21 Feb 2014 12:15:06 -0500 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/How-can-i-regain-my-hearing/show/2103794#post_9988718 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/How-can-i-regain-my-hearing/show/2103794#post_9988718 Ménière’s disease is a chronic, incurable vestibular (inner ear) disorder. Ménière’s disease can deve Chana Lerner, AuD Mon, 17 Feb 2014 11:03:08 -0500 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/Labyrinthitis-vs-Menieres/show/2099053#post_9968563 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/Labyrinthitis-vs-Menieres/show/2099053#post_9968563 Hearing protection is always wise. In this case, dentist drills are quieter than ever nowadays and th Chana Lerner, AuD Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:30:52 -0500 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/Dental-drill/show/2080293#post_9864176 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/Dental-drill/show/2080293#post_9864176 Sound level meter readings may be affected by various factors (ie open window, speed etc). Wearing he Chana Lerner, AuD Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:48:24 -0500 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/Driving-and-Protecting-Hearing/show/2041843#post_9672251 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/Driving-and-Protecting-Hearing/show/2041843#post_9672251 This may be a symptom of an ear infection. An ENT (Ear Nose Throat) specialist can diagnose this and Chana Lerner, AuD Fri, 11 Oct 2013 11:27:50 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/ear-drainage/show/2023581#post_9560437 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/ear-drainage/show/2023581#post_9560437 This sounds like it should be addressed by your dentist (possibly oral sugeon or orthodontist). They Chana Lerner, AuD Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:02:41 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/Why-is-pressure-building-in-my-ear/show/1972083#post_9271218 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/Why-is-pressure-building-in-my-ear/show/1972083#post_9271218 The tests you are undergoing will help your ENT diagnose the and treat the right ear hearing loss. Co Chana Lerner, AuD Thu, 09 May 2013 20:48:11 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/pulsatile-tinnitus/show/1944290#post_9099196 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/pulsatile-tinnitus/show/1944290#post_9099196 The CT scan or MRI that your doctor orders will provide accurate results if an acoustic neuroma is pr Chana Lerner, AuD Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:17:20 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/Acoustic-neuroma/show/1935576#post_9054776 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/Acoustic-neuroma/show/1935576#post_9054776 It's ok to wear headphones at a safe volume. However, the dizziness and right ear sudden hearing loss Chana Lerner, AuD Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:55:27 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/Labrythitis/show/1934468#post_9045665 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/Labrythitis/show/1934468#post_9045665 A consultation with a certified speech-language pathologist who specializes in voice therapy is recom Chana Lerner, AuD Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:21:35 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Ear-Nose-Throat/Constant-Loss-of-Voice/show/1929347#post_9017886 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Ear-Nose-Throat/Constant-Loss-of-Voice/show/1929347#post_9017886 Your situation requires immediate treatment by an ENT. Eardrops administered in the ear canal do not Chana Lerner, AuD Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:17:08 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Ear-Nose-Throat/urgent-help-cure-required/show/1930126#post_9017878 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Ear-Nose-Throat/urgent-help-cure-required/show/1930126#post_9017878 White tongue should be diagnosed by your PCP. Chana Lerner, AuD Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:08:32 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Ear-Nose-Throat/White-color-in-the-middle-of-the-tongue/show/1930261#post_9017868 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Ear-Nose-Throat/White-color-in-the-middle-of-the-tongue/show/1930261#post_9017868 The puffing sound may be related to eustachian tube dysfunction. An ENT can best diagnose if this is Chana Lerner, AuD Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:03:04 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/puffing-sound-in-ears/show/1928389#post_9017859 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hearing-Loss/puffing-sound-in-ears/show/1928389#post_9017859