Re: Sudden Hearing Loss

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Hi Jackie,

the loss of a sense is very hard to accept, and most of us go around

the bend a bit when it first happens. Can't believe it happened, are

sure someone made a mistake and it can be fixed, then go through a lot of

the same emotions that someone with a terminal illness goes through until

they reach the " acceptance " that Sh*T happens, and sometimes it happens

to them. beth Kubler-Ross wrote a book, " On Death and Dying " that

described the various stages people go through, and I think they all

apply to loss of hearing as well.

I did a clinical field practice with a guy who had his 2nd leg

amputated because of diabetes. He had also lost his vision because of

this dreadful disease that everyone seems to take as being " no big deal " .

Anyway, his wife said to me, " He's very depressed. " As though that was

an unusual response. I said, " He hasn't got a leg to stand on, and can't

see where he's going even if he could walk, OF COURSE HE'S DEPRESSED " .

Well he didn't react that way when he lost his first leg. So I told her

that losing a sense once doesn't make it any easier to lose it a second

time. Like for me, when I lost hearing in one ear I thought it was the

worst thing that every happened to me. Then 20 years later, I lost the

hearing in the second ear. And trust me, having lost it once, did not

make it any easier to accept that now I was totally without hearing.

Good of you to let her know she's not alone. We've been through it,

we've survived. But it takes time and understanding.

Many stars for your crown in heaven. Or should I say, " What a

mitzvah "

Once again, I just want to thank everyone for your replies to my sudden

hearing loss plea. My friend was very aggresive and did get in to see an

ENT.

He perscribed exactly what Dr. House suggested in an e-mail to her, so

she

is pleased with that. She reported a small return of hearing, but by the

next day it was gone again. I've forwarded your posts to her, so she

knows

the odds are long. Right now she is very emotional and won't even speak

of

it! Hopefully time will give her some hearing back. But I'll be there for

her if or when she considers a hearing aid. Her other ear is perfect so

she

wouldn't qualify for a CI. So thanks everyone - If I hear more I

certainly

will pass iton to you. Have a great weekend. Jackie )

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[Guest guest]

- you are too kind. I'm only passing on to my forum friend the

kindness shown me here when I was going through it. She expressed more remorse

recently, so I let her know about the BAHA and would give her details if it

came to that. It IS devastating and although my loss didn't happen

suddenly, I'm sure my depression is directly related to the overall loss slowly

but

surely. She already suffers panic attacks, etc. so this isn't helping. She

lives in , Canada, and was extremely lucky to find and get in to

see an ENT who knew what he was talking about. The ER and her GP both told

her to wait two weeks before doing anything. There is an otolarngologist

(sp??) near her who actually trained with Dr. House, but he was out of town when

this originally happened. So there is that option, too. Anyway - she is

trying to cope. I know she appreciates everyone's responses. Take care!

Jackie )

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[Guest guest]

Jackie,

It takes time to learn to cope, and there is always, " Mother's little

helper " if things get bad.

BAHA is a good idea, too. Have her check the cochlear website

www.cochlear.com It's designed for one sided hearing loss.

Sad to say there are GPs, ENTs and other silly folks who think

waiting is a good thing. It is NOT when it comes to sudden hearing loss.

Because a wait can be a total loss that is not reversible. An

otolaryngologist (I took medical terminology) often doesn't know either.

Does that make you nuts?

Just reassure your friend, that she is NOT alone, we have all been

through this and have emerged as semi normal people. Some of us were

only semi normal to start with. You get to the point where you either

cry all the time, or laugh at the fact that God has a very strange sense

of humor. Some folks ask, " Why me " others say, " Why not me? " Stuff

happens. Sometimes it happens to us. For no reason. Well actually in

the long run a reason will out, but it's the short run for her.

As Willie used to say, " First you're born. Then Life's a

B*tch (insert the correct term for female dog), Then you die " . My way

of thinking is

" Life's a B*tch, and I am SHE "

She still has other facilities, right? Can see, walk, talk, and all

kinds of things that many people can't do. So whether the glass is half

full or half empty depends on whether you are drinking or pouring.

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[Guest guest]

Thanks, . I've already told my friend about the BAHA - and that I

would help her with contacts through this wonderful forum if it comes to that

for her. She seems to be (I only know her through a forum) very emotional

person, and has had more than a few big upsets in this last year. This is

just her latest. There are lots on that forum who are supporting her and

keeping her spirits up. it's all we can do. so - time will tell. Jackie )

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