Greetings. I was diagnosed with Meniere's Syndrome in 1995, gradually lost my hearing in my right ear, have a hearing aid for my left ear but on Dec 1 had a sudden and profound increase in tinnitus and equally profound decrease of hearing in left ear. I went to the hospital, to my doctor, audiologist and ENT. Had steroids injected into my ear and no change. I have 0% speech clarity in my right ear and 16% speech clarity in my left ear. Hearing is in the 90 decibel level which makes me profoundly deaf. I am realizing that this is probably permanent and I am coming to grasps with the reality that my life is going to be a whole lot different. Decided to sign up to this forum to make connections, get support etc. I have rudimentary ASL and a good deaf friend of mine is encouraging me to learn ASL because he says it will open up a new world for me. Any suggestions?
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