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I lost hearing in my right ear

Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,422
in The Commons

I've been struggling with a bunch of health-related problems in the past year or so. I have type 2 Diabetes, but am managing it well enough.

Around the beginning of February I lost hearing in my right ear. I had an MRI done this week. A blood vessel in my right ear ruptured. There is no cure. This is an extremely rare event.

I have an appointment next week to see about getting hearing aids. I also need therapy for vertigo (extreme dizziness) which is caused by the hearing loss.

Ain't life fun? Getting old stinks.

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  • LeatherGryphonLeatherGryphon Posts: 12,224

    So, sorry Ron.  Yeah, falling apart isn't fun.  Sometimes adaption is the only choice.sad

  • Halcon BlueskyHalcon Bluesky Posts: 700

    Ron Knights Sad to know you are having some health problems.

    Hope you may overcome these issues.

    I know some people that suffer different problems, but they try to overcome these shortcomings as much as they can.

    I pray God to help you in these times you are in.

  • crosswindcrosswind Posts: 9,713
    edited March 2025

    I'm sorry to hear that, Ron ~ I don't know how to comfort you but pls be strong ! Fight for a better life no matter when !

    I always believe that optimism leads one to the bright side and brings one miracles !

    Post edited by crosswind on
  • WendyLuvsCatzWendyLuvsCatz Posts: 40,533

    so you have hearing left ... cheeky

    sorry couldn't resist that

    speaking as a person profoundly deaf in my own right ear, presumably from birth, you won't be able to place direction of sound to save yourself

  • maikdeckermaikdecker Posts: 3,037

    Ron Knights said:

    Getting old stinks.

    I'm turning 65 this summer and yes, I can agree with You on that. OTOH considering the alternative, it still might be the better option wink

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,422

     Thanks for your support and humor, everyone. Indeed I do have some hearing "left!"

    Things have been really rough the past year or so. My brother died in June of 2024. My step mother died in February of this year.

    I lost the hearing in my right ear at the beginning of February. I stopped socializing with my friends and neighbors. I went to one party and couldn't hear anything. Maybe things will be better when or if I get some hearing aids.

  • kyoto kidkyoto kid Posts: 42,111

    ...saddened be your latest situation.. 

    I have "stereo" Tinnitus which makes it difficult, to clearly hear what someone who's  talking with me is saying particularly when there are other sounds in the area like people talking, . This is the result of many years on a regimen of Ibuprofen for my arthritis.  I now use CBD gummies which actually work better and longer without any deleterious side effects.

    Things need to start looking up for you.

  • caravellecaravelle Posts: 2,699

    I'm so sorry you're struggling with so many health issues at the moment. However, we are damn lucky that we are growing old in a time where there is a cure or remedy for almost all of our health problems. I'd rather not know how I'd be doing if I lived in 1900....

    My sister has had a hearing aid for about 2 years and is absolutely happy with it. ‘Better than ever before’, she says. She can even use them as headphones with her iPhone for music and phone calls. Her tip to me (I need one soon too), which I am happy to pass on to you: Find a hearing aid acoustician where you can test the various devices for a sufficient period of time until you find the right one for you.

  • UthgardUthgard Posts: 881
    edited March 2025

    Absolutely agreed. My mother has had degenerative deafness my whole life, and I can say that the technician is at least as important as the device you end up picking. You will need a lot of fine tuning, and somebody responsible that you can trust is an absolute must.

    Also, yeah, go ahead and get one. Your quality of life will improve leaps and bounds. While they are not a perfect replacement, if you are at a point where you avoid socialization, this is something that you need. If your ear is so damaged that hearing aids are no help, do not hesitate to ask if a cochlear implant would be an option. They also have their own limitations, but they're better than ever, the surgery is extremely safe, and the sooner you get one, the better your brain will adapt to it. I really hope things turn around for you soon.

    Edit: Moreover, there are a lot of things that can make your life easier that your audioprothesist likely won't tell you about. A smartband to warn you of incoming calls or act as an alarm clock will save you a lot of stress. Smart doorbells, as well. There are a lot of things that are usually considered superfluous luxury that suddenly become life-easing once a disability gets in the picture. Do not hesitate to ease your burdens. Deafness takes a mental toll that is easy to underestimate, and everything you can do to lessen its impact will improve your quality of life.

    Post edited by Uthgard on
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