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Deaf/Hard of Hearing

ananda

(33,239 posts)

8. My issue is vertigo.

Reply to Buddyzbuddy (Original post)

Mon Sep 15, 2025, 09:46 AM

Sep 15

I have Meniere's in my left ear,
and it's a pain in the butt.

I just got my second round of
steroid shots in my ear, so it's
a lot better for the time being.

I have some mid-range hearing
loss, but no tinnitus.. though I
had it for a couple of short
periods before the shots.

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If you can't afford good hearing aids, here is a work around. [View all] Buddyzbuddy Sep 15 OP

I too have tinnitus and hearing loss that goes with it. twodogsbarking Sep 15 #1

Mine came on for no known reason at all then eventually disappeared. Coincidence is not cause. Wonder Why Sep 15 #2

Been there. I'm doing alright. Thanks. twodogsbarking Sep 15 #4

Same here - thank you for explaining that biophile Sep 15 #7

The pause is questioning whether you heard it correctly or your brain is filling in the blanks. twodogsbarking Sep 15 #9

Yes- mostly filling in blanks biophile Sep 15 #16

Very much like dementia but not. twodogsbarking Sep 16 #17

Now,In the old days, hearing aids were an alternative only for the well off because of the price. Phones Wonder Why Sep 15 #3

And if you can't afford a smartphone, you can always do this... KS Toronado Sep 15 #5

Iphones and AIrpods can do this. You can also Jerry2144 Sep 15 #6

My issue is vertigo. ananda Sep 15 #8

I sympathize with you. I've also experienced those symptoms. Buddyzbuddy Sep 15 #10

Thanks. ananda Sep 15 #12

Glad to hear it. Buddyzbuddy Sep 15 #13

Even with hearing aids at a total cost to my insurance company of $9k Buddyzbuddy Sep 15 #11

"Sounds" good, I'll give it a try.. I have tinnitus from long term NSAID use (back problems) and long distance mitch96 Sep 15 #14

Good luck. Buddyzbuddy Sep 15 #15