acmommyx3
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I am 23 years old. Pregnant with my third child (being induced Wednesday). I was just diagnosed with Otosclerosis so I am not fully deaf. I am however going to progressively lose my hearing which scares me. I only have it in my left ear so far, but I have a 1 in 10 chance to lose it in my right. Right now the outcome is that I will need a hearing aid or surgery. My doctor says for some the hearing loss progresses quickly and some it is slow. I am guessing mine probably will progress quickly. I originally thought I had an ear infection about 3 weeks ago, but the antibiotics didn't work so that is when I was referred to the otalarynologist and found out about the hearing loss. I am really scared I don't know if I have a chance if losing all my hearing or what to expect at all. I have been learning ASL as a hobby so maybe it will be beneficial in the long run. Just look for friends, advice and others who know about Otosclerosis.