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    Perilymph Fistula (PLF) — Anyone Had Surgery?

    I got a perilymph fistula last year after a bang to my ear. I saw a Consultant at the time who said I had tinnitus but didn't diagnose a PLF. I was given an MRI but they said it was clear - but I know I have a PLF, it can't be anything else. Can an MRI scan sometimes miss a PLF? I've had...
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    What Type of Hearing Aid Does Rush Limbaugh Have?

    Thanks for the reply. Yes seems it's to do with a cochlear implant.
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    What Type of Hearing Aid Does Rush Limbaugh Have?

    Does anyone know what type of hearing aid Rush Limbaugh has? Does it also help with his tinnitus? What does the small disc positioned behind the ear do?
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    Perilymph Fistula — Starting Six Week 'Bed Rest'

    PS Can I go for a walk even during the six weeks not aggressive walk just relaxed? Obviously the gym is out of the question?
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    Perilymph Fistula — Starting Six Week 'Bed Rest'

    Hi whenpigsfly I really appreciate you replying to me and the info is calming to me a bit there might be light etc but I'm a perfectionist so hope you don't mind if I ask a few questions- What is Diamox and why where you prescribed it for PLF? (Have looked it up but can't figure it out) I'm...
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    Perilymph Fistula — Starting Six Week 'Bed Rest'

    Sorry maybe I'll get a reply if I say this I believe my PS happened when I fell out of bed when having amazing sex with three buxom girls I met in the pub. Noticed some of the most replys to a thread when he said he got tinnitus after having rough sex (10000 replies) with his girlfriend So...
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    Perilymph Fistula — Starting Six Week 'Bed Rest'

    I got tinnitus and SSHL in my left ear after a trip and a bang to the head in late October 2019. I have all the symptoms of Perilymph Fistula but it's taken me a couple of months to clear all my commitments so I can do the six week 'bed rest' - I plan to go to a holiday home I have and just...
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    Sudden Hearing Loss with Tinnitus

    Thanks I think I'll continue with the podcasts at low volume
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    Coming to Terms with Tinnitus by Acknowledging It Could Be Even Worse (Being Blind, Paralyzed, etc.)

    It's now been about two months of hell. Currently I'm trying a new way to come to terms with this. Would I rather go blind (which happens to people everyday) or have tinnitus - definitely have tinnitus. I have been riding motorbikes for thirty years, I have had many near misses and several bad...
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    Could I Have Perilymph Fistula (PLF)?

    Hi, I experienced SSHL around two months ago and through chatting in the forum thought I might have PLF. I researched this condition online (healthline.com) and I tick all the boxes. It says if you have PLF you need to get bed rest for at least six weeks, and don't do any strenuous activities...
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    Sudden Hearing Loss with Tinnitus

    Hi Billie thanks for reply appreciate the information have started reading the Forum and one post says you should not listen to podcasts through earphones if you have tinnitus? I'm a great one for podcasts and have continued to listen to them like in the gym or when out for a walk but NOT at...
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    Sudden Hearing Loss with Tinnitus

    Hi I'm new to Tinnitus Talk and I thought I'd tell you my story. I woke up around eight weeks ago with a ringing in my left ear, I also noticed hearing loss in the same ear. Not sure why it happened but I did trip the day before and banged my head plus also listened to loud music and was...