Hearing Test Results. Help?

[frankiej50]

Hi,

I'm new here and reasonably new to tinnitus. I initially developed a buzzing in my left ear, which was annoying but tolerable. 4 weeks ago it moved to my right ear and it's an entirely different noise - a low hum, which is a cross between a fridge or a plane flying overhead and extended Morse code.

I have also experienced episodes of vertigo.

At my first visit to the GP, he took one look at my history and dismissed as anxiety. Second visit he said 'you probably having something minor wrong with the labyrinth, but because you don't have hearing loss, I wouldn't recommend that any further action is necessary'

This morning, I have been for a hearing test at Boots - mostly to rule out any issues and have been told that I have a 10-15 decibel loss in the ear that has the strange tinnitus, which is worse, I think, at 2k Hz.

My question is, could this be the cause of all my problems? And if so, what if any action is required?

The audiologist I saw didn't offer any diagnosis, just suggested I go back to the doctor.

Francesca

 

[glynis]

Keep a log of what happens to you as it could be Labyrinthitis or something else.
Ask about Betahistine medication as it might help.
Love glynis

 

[GregCA]

At my first visit to the GP, he took one look at my history and dismissed as anxiety.

You don't say!
Sorry you had to go through this. Unfortunately it is a bit too common.

Second visit he said 'you probably having something minor wrong with the labyrinth, but because you don't have hearing loss, I wouldn't recommend that any further action is necessary'

Well at least on second take he seems to be willing to help, but I would have expected him to send you to an ENT doc.

This morning, I have been for a hearing test at Boots - mostly to rule out any issues and have been told that I have a 10-15 decibel loss in the ear that has the strange tinnitus, which is worse, I think, at 2k Hz.

My question is, could this be the cause of all my problems? And if so, what if any action is required?

The audiologist I saw didn't offer any diagnosis, just suggested I go back to the doctor.

Do you feel comfortable posting your audiogram?

Did the ENT do any fork test on you (Weber/Rinne)? What were the results?

 

[Localboy]

I have also experienced episodes of vertigo.

I hope you don't have Meniere's disease... has that been ruled out?

 

[MajaC]

I also had think about meniere desease. Me too they didn't really check for anything. The second they knowed I was prematurated, they said "oh is that". Hm ok.
Hang on ok? Amd if you wanna talk, I'm here