Geo31522
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Hi Everybody,
My name is John, I am 40 years old male from LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK with 3 children and I recently discovered that I am Bilaterally and Profoundly Deaf. The type of hearing loss I have is Sensorineural Hearing Loss.
About 9 years ago, I discovered that I had hearing loss in only my left ear. I wasn’t even aware of the hearing loss, because I could hear so well out of my right ear. The way I discovered it was due to the fact that I developed tinnitus in my left ear. Shortly thereafter, I suffered with bouts of vertigo and dizziness/loss of balance. And no else in the medical field could determine the cause of my hearing loss. So, because I was still able to hear so well out of my right ear I went on my normal life accepting the fact that I was deaf in one ear. And never did anything else about it. Big mistake!!
Fast forward to the present and about 3 months ago I began to feel the same symptoms I did 9 years ago (i.e. vertigo, loss of balance etc..). I followed up with my PCP who once again recommended that I see an ENT. Again the Audiologist ran some tests and discovered that I have profound, sensorineural hearing loss in both ears this time. The worst part about my hearing loss is that I can’t communicate, because I have 3 children and it is difficult for me to communicate with them. It’s frustrating because I still don’t know what’s causing my hearing loss or if I qualify for a cochlear implant. Got my fingers crossed though and I am hoping for the best!!
Anyway, I just wanted to let everyone know a little bit about myself. Sorry for rambling on. But I am glad that I found this site. I am sure that I will be able to obtain some knowledge and insight into my illness. I am also hoping that I can offer as much advice as possible.
Thanks,
John
My name is John, I am 40 years old male from LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK with 3 children and I recently discovered that I am Bilaterally and Profoundly Deaf. The type of hearing loss I have is Sensorineural Hearing Loss.
About 9 years ago, I discovered that I had hearing loss in only my left ear. I wasn’t even aware of the hearing loss, because I could hear so well out of my right ear. The way I discovered it was due to the fact that I developed tinnitus in my left ear. Shortly thereafter, I suffered with bouts of vertigo and dizziness/loss of balance. And no else in the medical field could determine the cause of my hearing loss. So, because I was still able to hear so well out of my right ear I went on my normal life accepting the fact that I was deaf in one ear. And never did anything else about it. Big mistake!!
Fast forward to the present and about 3 months ago I began to feel the same symptoms I did 9 years ago (i.e. vertigo, loss of balance etc..). I followed up with my PCP who once again recommended that I see an ENT. Again the Audiologist ran some tests and discovered that I have profound, sensorineural hearing loss in both ears this time. The worst part about my hearing loss is that I can’t communicate, because I have 3 children and it is difficult for me to communicate with them. It’s frustrating because I still don’t know what’s causing my hearing loss or if I qualify for a cochlear implant. Got my fingers crossed though and I am hoping for the best!!
Anyway, I just wanted to let everyone know a little bit about myself. Sorry for rambling on. But I am glad that I found this site. I am sure that I will be able to obtain some knowledge and insight into my illness. I am also hoping that I can offer as much advice as possible.
Thanks,
John
...welcome aboard....there are many late-deafened members here with the same type of hearing loss....
