Re: Tip for Hearing Fluctuations

[Guest guest]

It is wonderful that you found that an antihistamine helps you with your

hearing.  I can see where you acquiring the dog, and subsequently you started

having fluctuations in your hearing would be related to an allergy to your

dog.  If you are willing to continue taking the claritin, go for

it.  Nothing beats having a companion like a dog or cat, especially when they

can  " help " you with your hearing by letting you know when the phone rings, door

bell rings, etc.

I must put out a warning though, about certain OTC drugs.  If you have high

blood pressure, you have to be careful what you take as it can increase your

blood pressure even more.  I too have sinus problems due to allergies, and use

to take decongestants daily.  I can no longer take them as I have high blood

pressure now, but instead, I take Mucinex, which helps to keep the the nasal

passages clear.  I also drink loads of water to keep fluids loose as well.

Congratulations on finding a solution that works for you, though!  There is

nothing more frustrating than not being able to hear clearly and well. 

 

________________________________

From: Eliot Terborgh <eliot@...>

Sent: Thu, May 13, 2010 7:18:36 PM

Subject: Tip for Hearing Fluctuations

 

As some of you may remember, I have suffered from Menieres for over 25 years,

which has caused complete deafness in my left ear and reduced hearing in my

right ear. For years, my " normal " hearing in my right ear has been down 40dB in

low-mid frequencies and 60 - 70 dB at higher frequencies, but I could do pretty

well with an ITE hearing aid.

Beginning in 2007, my hearing in my right ear began to fluctuate significantly,

often dropping to 80 dB across the board. I was forced to get a more powerful

BTE hearing aid, but hearing was still difficult and I could no longer enjoy

music. During the past three years, my hearing has fluctuated between these two

extremes, sometimes staying at one level or the other for 6 - 12 months at a

time.

In early March, my longtime ear doctor suggested I try taking Claritin, an

off-the-shelf antihistamine, for 60 days. Well, the results have been

remarkable. After 20 days, my hearing began to gradually improve and stabilize.

It has been 60 days now, and my hearing has improved to 40 - 50 dB, not quite

back to " normal " , but good enough that I can use my smaller hearing aid and once

again enjoy music.

The tentative conclusion: my hearing fluctuations are most likely caused by an

allergy, which has also affected my sinuses. Since there is a direct link

between sinuses and hearing functions, the improvement in hearing was also

accompanied by a reduction in my sinus congestion and post-nasal drip. My doctor

recommends that I continue to take Claritin indefinitely, as the down side risks

are minimal.

One footnote -- the doctor suggested that I may be allergic to my dog, a

wonderful chocolate Lab that I adopted shortly before the fluctuations started.

Thank goodness for the Claritin, as I would hate to have to choose between my

hearing and my best friend!

Eliot

[Guest guest]

Dear Janie

do you take water tablets as well.

all the best from sean waiting.

Tip for Hearing Fluctuations

As some of you may remember, I have suffered from Menieres for over 25 years,

which has caused complete deafness in my left ear and reduced hearing in my

right ear. For years, my " normal " hearing in my right ear has been down 40dB in

low-mid frequencies and 60 - 70 dB at higher frequencies, but I could do pretty

well with an ITE hearing aid.

Beginning in 2007, my hearing in my right ear began to fluctuate

significantly, often dropping to 80 dB across the board. I was forced to get a

more powerful BTE hearing aid, but hearing was still difficult and I could no

longer enjoy music. During the past three years, my hearing has fluctuated

between these two extremes, sometimes staying at one level or the other for 6 -

12 months at a time.

In early March, my longtime ear doctor suggested I try taking Claritin, an

off-the-shelf antihistamine, for 60 days. Well, the results have been

remarkable. After 20 days, my hearing began to gradually improve and stabilize.

It has been 60 days now, and my hearing has improved to 40 - 50 dB, not quite

back to " normal " , but good enough that I can use my smaller hearing aid and once

again enjoy music.

The tentative conclusion: my hearing fluctuations are most likely caused by an

allergy, which has also affected my sinuses. Since there is a direct link

between sinuses and hearing functions, the improvement in hearing was also

accompanied by a reduction in my sinus congestion and post-nasal drip. My doctor

recommends that I continue to take Claritin indefinitely, as the down side risks

are minimal.

One footnote -- the doctor suggested that I may be allergic to my dog, a

wonderful chocolate Lab that I adopted shortly before the fluctuations started.

Thank goodness for the Claritin, as I would hate to have to choose between my

hearing and my best friend!

Eliot

[Guest guest]

No I do not.  What do they do?

 

________________________________

From: Waiting <sean.waiting@...>

Sent: Fri, May 14, 2010 11:25:59 AM

Subject: Re: Tip for Hearing Fluctuations

 

Dear Janie

do you take water tablets as well.

all the best from sean waiting.

Tip for Hearing Fluctuations

As some of you may remember, I have suffered from Menieres for over 25 years,

which has caused complete deafness in my left ear and reduced hearing in my

right ear. For years, my " normal " hearing in my right ear has been down 40dB in

low-mid frequencies and 60 - 70 dB at higher frequencies, but I could do pretty

well with an ITE hearing aid.

Beginning in 2007, my hearing in my right ear began to fluctuate significantly,

often dropping to 80 dB across the board. I was forced to get a more powerful

BTE hearing aid, but hearing was still difficult and I could no longer enjoy

music. During the past three years, my hearing has fluctuated between these two

extremes, sometimes staying at one level or the other for 6 - 12 months at a

time.

In early March, my longtime ear doctor suggested I try taking Claritin, an

off-the-shelf antihistamine, for 60 days. Well, the results have been

remarkable. After 20 days, my hearing began to gradually improve and stabilize.

It has been 60 days now, and my hearing has improved to 40 - 50 dB, not quite

back to " normal " , but good enough that I can use my smaller hearing aid and once

again enjoy music.

The tentative conclusion: my hearing fluctuations are most likely caused by an

allergy, which has also affected my sinuses. Since there is a direct link

between sinuses and hearing functions, the improvement in hearing was also

accompanied by a reduction in my sinus congestion and post-nasal drip. My doctor

recommends that I continue to take Claritin indefinitely, as the down side risks

are minimal.

One footnote -- the doctor suggested that I may be allergic to my dog, a

wonderful chocolate Lab that I adopted shortly before the fluctuations started.

Thank goodness for the Claritin, as I would hate to have to choose between my

hearing and my best friend!

Eliot

[Guest guest]

Hello :

Sorry for my very slow response to your kind words last Friday. Fortunately, I

do not have high blood pressure, so my doc says I can stay on the Claritin

indefinitely. So far so good.

Eliot

From: Kinsella

Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 8:44 AM

Subject: Re: Tip for Hearing Fluctuations

It is wonderful that you found that an antihistamine helps you with your

hearing. I can see where you acquiring the dog, and subsequently you started

having fluctuations in your hearing would be related to an allergy to your dog.

If you are willing to continue taking the claritin, go for it. Nothing beats

having a companion like a dog or cat, especially when they can " help " you with

your hearing by letting you know when the phone rings, door bell rings, etc.

I must put out a warning though, about certain OTC drugs. If you have high

blood pressure, you have to be careful what you take as it can increase your

blood pressure even more. I too have sinus problems due to allergies, and use

to take decongestants daily. I can no longer take them as I have high blood

pressure now, but instead, I take Mucinex, which helps to keep the the nasal

passages clear. I also drink loads of water to keep fluids loose as well.

Congratulations on finding a solution that works for you, though! There is

nothing more frustrating than not being able to hear clearly and well.

________________________________

From: Eliot Terborgh <eliot@...>

Sent: Thu, May 13, 2010 7:18:36 PM

Subject: Tip for Hearing Fluctuations

As some of you may remember, I have suffered from Menieres for over 25 years,

which has caused complete deafness in my left ear and reduced hearing in my

right ear. For years, my " normal " hearing in my right ear has been down 40dB in

low-mid frequencies and 60 - 70 dB at higher frequencies, but I could do pretty

well with an ITE hearing aid.

Beginning in 2007, my hearing in my right ear began to fluctuate

significantly, often dropping to 80 dB across the board. I was forced to get a

more powerful BTE hearing aid, but hearing was still difficult and I could no

longer enjoy music. During the past three years, my hearing has fluctuated

between these two extremes, sometimes staying at one level or the other for 6 -

12 months at a time.

In early March, my longtime ear doctor suggested I try taking Claritin, an

off-the-shelf antihistamine, for 60 days. Well, the results have been

remarkable. After 20 days, my hearing began to gradually improve and stabilize.

It has been 60 days now, and my hearing has improved to 40 - 50 dB, not quite

back to " normal " , but good enough that I can use my smaller hearing aid and once

again enjoy music.

The tentative conclusion: my hearing fluctuations are most likely caused by an

allergy, which has also affected my sinuses. Since there is a direct link

between sinuses and hearing functions, the improvement in hearing was also

accompanied by a reduction in my sinus congestion and post-nasal drip. My doctor

recommends that I continue to take Claritin indefinitely, as the down side risks

are minimal.

One footnote -- the doctor suggested that I may be allergic to my dog, a

wonderful chocolate Lab that I adopted shortly before the fluctuations started.

Thank goodness for the Claritin, as I would hate to have to choose between my

hearing and my best friend!

Eliot

[Guest guest]

and Eliot,

Interesting that this comes up. I have my guide dog, and also have

allergies. Obviously I am not getting rid of the dog.

Currently, I take Claritin D (we should take care to specify the correct

product names) and when I got the last refill (our Oregon lawmakers deemed

it necessary to put OTC meds with certain ingredients in it to beat the meth

problem) the pharmacist made a point of explaining that I did not want to

take this often due to my high blood pressure.

So , does this Mucinex work as well or nearly as well? Did you do

by trial and error or was it recommended?

Quote of the nanosecond. . .

Energy equals milk chocolate square.

--Anonymous

& Dreamer Doll ke7nwn

E-mail-

rclark0276@...

Home Page-

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Tip for Hearing Fluctuations

>

>

> As some of you may remember, I have suffered from Menieres for over 25

> years, which has caused complete deafness in my left ear and reduced

> hearing in my right ear. For years, my " normal " hearing in my right ear

> has been down 40dB in low-mid frequencies and 60 - 70 dB at higher

> frequencies, but I could do pretty well with an ITE hearing aid.

>

> Beginning in 2007, my hearing in my right ear began to fluctuate

> significantly, often dropping to 80 dB across the board. I was forced to

> get a more powerful BTE hearing aid, but hearing was still difficult and I

> could no longer enjoy music. During the past three years, my hearing has

> fluctuated between these two extremes, sometimes staying at one level or

> the other for 6 - 12 months at a time.

>

> In early March, my longtime ear doctor suggested I try taking Claritin,

> an off-the-shelf antihistamine, for 60 days. Well, the results have been

> remarkable. After 20 days, my hearing began to gradually improve and

> stabilize. It has been 60 days now, and my hearing has improved to 40 - 50

> dB, not quite back to " normal " , but good enough that I can use my smaller

> hearing aid and once again enjoy music.

>

> The tentative conclusion: my hearing fluctuations are most likely caused

> by an allergy, which has also affected my sinuses. Since there is a direct

> link between sinuses and hearing functions, the improvement in hearing was

> also accompanied by a reduction in my sinus congestion and post-nasal

> drip. My doctor recommends that I continue to take Claritin indefinitely,

> as the down side risks are minimal.

>

> One footnote -- the doctor suggested that I may be allergic to my dog, a

> wonderful chocolate Lab that I adopted shortly before the fluctuations

> started. Thank goodness for the Claritin, as I would hate to have to

> choose between my hearing and my best friend!

>

> Eliot

>

>

[Guest guest]

Great!!    Happy Hearing!

From: Eliot Terborgh <eliot@...>

Subject: Re: Tip for Hearing Fluctuations

Date: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 8:14 PM

 

Hello :

Sorry for my very slow response to your kind words last Friday. Fortunately, I

do not have high blood pressure, so my doc says I can stay on the Claritin

indefinitely. So far so good.

Eliot

From: Kinsella

Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 8:44 AM

Subject: Re: Tip for Hearing Fluctuations

It is wonderful that you found that an antihistamine helps you with your

hearing. I can see where you acquiring the dog, and subsequently you started

having fluctuations in your hearing would be related to an allergy to your dog.

If you are willing to continue taking the claritin, go for it. Nothing beats

having a companion like a dog or cat, especially when they can " help " you with

your hearing by letting you know when the phone rings, door bell rings, etc.

I must put out a warning though, about certain OTC drugs. If you have high blood

pressure, you have to be careful what you take as it can increase your blood

pressure even more. I too have sinus problems due to allergies, and use to take

decongestants daily. I can no longer take them as I have high blood pressure

now, but instead, I take Mucinex, which helps to keep the the nasal passages

clear. I also drink loads of water to keep fluids loose as well.

Congratulations on finding a solution that works for you, though! There is

nothing more frustrating than not being able to hear clearly and well.

________________________________

From: Eliot Terborgh <eliot@...>

Sent: Thu, May 13, 2010 7:18:36 PM

Subject: Tip for Hearing Fluctuations

As some of you may remember, I have suffered from Menieres for over 25 years,

which has caused complete deafness in my left ear and reduced hearing in my

right ear. For years, my " normal " hearing in my right ear has been down 40dB in

low-mid frequencies and 60 - 70 dB at higher frequencies, but I could do pretty

well with an ITE hearing aid.

Beginning in 2007, my hearing in my right ear began to fluctuate significantly,

often dropping to 80 dB across the board. I was forced to get a more powerful

BTE hearing aid, but hearing was still difficult and I could no longer enjoy

music. During the past three years, my hearing has fluctuated between these two

extremes, sometimes staying at one level or the other for 6 - 12 months at a

time.

In early March, my longtime ear doctor suggested I try taking Claritin, an

off-the-shelf antihistamine, for 60 days. Well, the results have been

remarkable. After 20 days, my hearing began to gradually improve and stabilize.

It has been 60 days now, and my hearing has improved to 40 - 50 dB, not quite

back to " normal " , but good enough that I can use my smaller hearing aid and once

again enjoy music.

The tentative conclusion: my hearing fluctuations are most likely caused by an

allergy, which has also affected my sinuses. Since there is a direct link

between sinuses and hearing functions, the improvement in hearing was also

accompanied by a reduction in my sinus congestion and post-nasal drip. My doctor

recommends that I continue to take Claritin indefinitely, as the down side risks

are minimal.

One footnote -- the doctor suggested that I may be allergic to my dog, a

wonderful chocolate Lab that I adopted shortly before the fluctuations started.

Thank goodness for the Claritin, as I would hate to have to choose between my

hearing and my best friend!

Eliot

[Guest guest]

Hey - actually, when my blood pressure spiked and I had to go see my

family doctor about it, he said that the decongestant prescription I was on was

going to have to stop because decongestants increases blood pressure.  At that

time Mucinex was a prescription drug so he prescribed it to me, taking 2 tablets

in the morning and 2 at night.  the theory was to keep the stuff moving out,

thus the expectorant.    When it became an OTC, and I started buying it that

way without insurance coverage, it became rather expensive, so I am taking one

in the morning and one at night.  What it does for me is to not allow a buildup

in my sinuses that will create an environment for an infection.  But it does

require that I blow my nose a lot because, well, the drug is doing its job. 

 

HTH

From: C <rclark0276@...>

Subject: Re: Tip for Hearing Fluctuations

Date: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 8:26 PM

 

and Eliot,

Interesting that this comes up. I have my guide dog, and also have

allergies. Obviously I am not getting rid of the dog.

Currently, I take Claritin D (we should take care to specify the correct

product names) and when I got the last refill (our Oregon lawmakers deemed

it necessary to put OTC meds with certain ingredients in it to beat the meth

problem) the pharmacist made a point of explaining that I did not want to

take this often due to my high blood pressure.

So , does this Mucinex work as well or nearly as well? Did you do

by trial and error or was it recommended?

Quote of the nanosecond. . .

Energy equals milk chocolate square.

--Anonymous

& Dreamer Doll ke7nwn

E-mail-

rclark0276@...

Home Page-

http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/

Tip for Hearing Fluctuations

>

>

> As some of you may remember, I have suffered from Menieres for over 25

> years, which has caused complete deafness in my left ear and reduced

> hearing in my right ear. For years, my " normal " hearing in my right ear

> has been down 40dB in low-mid frequencies and 60 - 70 dB at higher

> frequencies, but I could do pretty well with an ITE hearing aid.

>

> Beginning in 2007, my hearing in my right ear began to fluctuate

> significantly, often dropping to 80 dB across the board. I was forced to

> get a more powerful BTE hearing aid, but hearing was still difficult and I

> could no longer enjoy music. During the past three years, my hearing has

> fluctuated between these two extremes, sometimes staying at one level or

> the other for 6 - 12 months at a time.

>

> In early March, my longtime ear doctor suggested I try taking Claritin,

> an off-the-shelf antihistamine, for 60 days. Well, the results have been

> remarkable. After 20 days, my hearing began to gradually improve and

> stabilize. It has been 60 days now, and my hearing has improved to 40 - 50

> dB, not quite back to " normal " , but good enough that I can use my smaller

> hearing aid and once again enjoy music.

>

> The tentative conclusion: my hearing fluctuations are most likely caused

> by an allergy, which has also affected my sinuses. Since there is a direct

> link between sinuses and hearing functions, the improvement in hearing was

> also accompanied by a reduction in my sinus congestion and post-nasal

> drip. My doctor recommends that I continue to take Claritin indefinitely,

> as the down side risks are minimal.

>

> One footnote -- the doctor suggested that I may be allergic to my dog, a

> wonderful chocolate Lab that I adopted shortly before the fluctuations

> started. Thank goodness for the Claritin, as I would hate to have to

> choose between my hearing and my best friend!

>

> Eliot

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

I will take this off list so as not to bore anyone else.

Quote of the nanosecond. . .

A government that robs to pay can always depend on the support of

.

-- Bernard Shaw

& Dreamer Doll ke7nwn

E-mail-

rclark0276@...

Home Page-

http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/

Tip for Hearing Fluctuations

>

>

> As some of you may remember, I have suffered from Menieres for over 25

> years, which has caused complete deafness in my left ear and reduced

> hearing in my right ear. For years, my " normal " hearing in my right ear

> has been down 40dB in low-mid frequencies and 60 - 70 dB at higher

> frequencies, but I could do pretty well with an ITE hearing aid.

>

> Beginning in 2007, my hearing in my right ear began to fluctuate

> significantly, often dropping to 80 dB across the board. I was forced to

> get a more powerful BTE hearing aid, but hearing was still difficult and I

> could no longer enjoy music. During the past three years, my hearing has

> fluctuated between these two extremes, sometimes staying at one level or

> the other for 6 - 12 months at a time.

>

> In early March, my longtime ear doctor suggested I try taking Claritin,

> an off-the-shelf antihistamine, for 60 days. Well, the results have been

> remarkable. After 20 days, my hearing began to gradually improve and

> stabilize. It has been 60 days now, and my hearing has improved to 40 - 50

> dB, not quite back to " normal " , but good enough that I can use my smaller

> hearing aid and once again enjoy music.

>

> The tentative conclusion: my hearing fluctuations are most likely caused

> by an allergy, which has also affected my sinuses. Since there is a direct

> link between sinuses and hearing functions, the improvement in hearing was

> also accompanied by a reduction in my sinus congestion and post-nasal

> drip. My doctor recommends that I continue to take Claritin indefinitely,

> as the down side risks are minimal.

>

> One footnote -- the doctor suggested that I may be allergic to my dog, a

> wonderful chocolate Lab that I adopted shortly before the fluctuations

> started. Thank goodness for the Claritin, as I would hate to have to

> choose between my hearing and my best friend!

>

> Eliot

>

>