& Sudden hearing loss

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Hi ,

I had 2 hospital stays to give me Dilation and Inhalation therapy

treatments in an attempt to restore hearing after a sudden hearing loss.

Although I made the appointments as soon as it happened, it was a week or

so one time and at least 2 weeks the other time before I got to the Dr.

Once he saw me, I was sent right to the hospital. The therapy treatment

consisted of a drug that dilates all your blood vessels (so you have to

stay in bed and rest the entire 3 days) and breathing in carbon monoxide

to also dilate the small blood vessels specifically in the ear area.

This was followed by a course of steroids. Both times the hearing was

restored. Not to the level where it was prior to the problem, but at

least enough to allow me to continue using hearing aids for several

years.

I also had several sessions of steroid useage. The problem with

steroids is it can lead to arthritis of the hips. And it sure did in my

case. I'm noticing it now, several years later. But hey, now I have a

CI, so don't need the steroids.

Ask the Ear Dr. Because this kind of treatment often works as soon as

it's tried, and I don't think there is a time frame for it.

Good luck,

Nucleus Volunteer

Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2004 16:55:53 -0000

From: " " <jusdoit91@...>

Subject: Sudden Sensory Neural Hearing Loss

Can anyone provide a source that would discuss the time line necessay

to treat a Sudden Sensory Neural Hearing Loss with Steroid injection?

I recall reading somewhere that to have any chance of hearing

recovery, injection need to be done within 48 hours. Could anyone in

the know comment please.

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