Hey guys!
So to give a bit of background:
When I was an 14 years old I had an ear infection, so I went to an ear specialist that syringed my ear. They actually got bacteria out of my ear and gave me some drops to help (can't remember what it was exactly). My ears were good for a bit, but then I realized that my hearing was declining in my left ear. At the age of 16, I lost my hearing completed in that ear. Around that time, I went to the audiologist for the first time and they could not find the cause to my hearing loss. What was strange is that when they looked in my ear they saw nothing irregular (not sure if that's normal for persons with hearing loss). Anyways, after a while my hearing in my right ear began declining also. I thought I was going to be deaf completely, but it remained partial for the time being. After many tests, I eventually got a hearing aid, and I was supposed to be evaluated for cochlear implants, but it was too expensive. Around the age of 18 (I think), my right ear randomly began to fluctuate. I thought it was because of allergies/allergens. One specific note I made was milk. Every time I drank milk, my right ear would decrease. No doctor suggested anything, so I took it upon myself to ask for an allergy test. Turned out my test came back negative for milk and other foods. Now during all of this (since the age of 15), I was going through many other tests. I was suffering from pains/inflammation, fevers, swellings, etc, etc. At the age of 17, I was diagnosed with OSTEOMYELITIS. So with that said, we thought that my medical condition was the result of my hearing loss, but they ruled it out. I went to another doctor who was also a naturalist, and suggested a gluten-free diet. I must say that was very difficult, and I only lasted about a year (there weren't any changes during that time).
Fast forward, I am about to be 25 years old on the 17th, and til this day my hearing in my right ear fluctuates. On good days, I can hear partially without my hearing aid, but on other days (currently), I can't hear without it. I am remaining positive that my right ear doesn't go completely deaf since it's been stagnant for a while now, however it's such a mystery. I've been called fake by many (even family members) because they couldn't and still don't understand. My dad even said it was all in my mind (we don't even have a good relationship anymore). I am the only one in my family that suffers from all of this, so I don't have anyone to talk to besides my mom who been through all of this with me. Not sure what else I can do anymore. Any suggestions?
So to give a bit of background:
When I was an 14 years old I had an ear infection, so I went to an ear specialist that syringed my ear. They actually got bacteria out of my ear and gave me some drops to help (can't remember what it was exactly). My ears were good for a bit, but then I realized that my hearing was declining in my left ear. At the age of 16, I lost my hearing completed in that ear. Around that time, I went to the audiologist for the first time and they could not find the cause to my hearing loss. What was strange is that when they looked in my ear they saw nothing irregular (not sure if that's normal for persons with hearing loss). Anyways, after a while my hearing in my right ear began declining also. I thought I was going to be deaf completely, but it remained partial for the time being. After many tests, I eventually got a hearing aid, and I was supposed to be evaluated for cochlear implants, but it was too expensive. Around the age of 18 (I think), my right ear randomly began to fluctuate. I thought it was because of allergies/allergens. One specific note I made was milk. Every time I drank milk, my right ear would decrease. No doctor suggested anything, so I took it upon myself to ask for an allergy test. Turned out my test came back negative for milk and other foods. Now during all of this (since the age of 15), I was going through many other tests. I was suffering from pains/inflammation, fevers, swellings, etc, etc. At the age of 17, I was diagnosed with OSTEOMYELITIS. So with that said, we thought that my medical condition was the result of my hearing loss, but they ruled it out. I went to another doctor who was also a naturalist, and suggested a gluten-free diet. I must say that was very difficult, and I only lasted about a year (there weren't any changes during that time).
Fast forward, I am about to be 25 years old on the 17th, and til this day my hearing in my right ear fluctuates. On good days, I can hear partially without my hearing aid, but on other days (currently), I can't hear without it. I am remaining positive that my right ear doesn't go completely deaf since it's been stagnant for a while now, however it's such a mystery. I've been called fake by many (even family members) because they couldn't and still don't understand. My dad even said it was all in my mind (we don't even have a good relationship anymore). I am the only one in my family that suffers from all of this, so I don't have anyone to talk to besides my mom who been through all of this with me. Not sure what else I can do anymore. Any suggestions?
That must be frustrating dealing with fluctuating hearing. I guess sometimes tests and with some doctors it's very hard to find the main cause of why it's happening. It could be many reasons and sometimes it's just really hard to pinpoint the reasons. Have you ruled out auditory processing disorder disorder? Just an idea.