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Posted 4/29/2019 4:52 AM (GMT 0)
I have experienced sudden partial hearing loss in my left ear. It came on while I had a cold and I thought it was an issue related to that, but when I went to the doctor my ears checked out fine. I didn’t think too much about it initially again thinking it was related to the cold. Well 3 weeks later the infection is all cleared up, but my hearing loss seems to be getting worse. And the feeling I had when I began to lose my hearing in my left ear is now beginning in my right ear.

I recently read this type sudden hearing loss could be related to lupus and I was wondering if anyone else had experienced any issues? My neighbor is an audiologist so I will speak with him as soon as I get a chance. I’m just wondering if I should contact my rheumatologist first? If anyone has any suggestions I’d appreciate your input.

Thanks
Melissa
Posted 4/29/2019 3:01 PM (GMT 0)
When my Lupus was more active I would have periods where every little sound seemed amplified, and other periods where every sound seemed muted. ENT was never able to figure it out, and as the flares diminished so did the hearing oddities and now everything is normal. If I recall correctly, I saw the rheumy and it did correlate with periods of increased inflammation.

I would probably check with the rheumy as well as have a good examination by an ENT. Sorry I don't have any more information, and I hope whatever it is clears up quickly without leaving you any permanent damage.
Posted 4/29/2019 4:02 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for this input Lynnwood. That’s quite interesting. My labs in January and March showed increased inflammation, my numbers were actually higher than ever. I’m sure things are up now as well as I’ve been under an immense amount of stress which always makes me flare. We lost my brother in law to cancer on 3/9, on 3/11 my brother was diagnosed with cancer and I became his caregiver, he passed on 4/19. During this time my sister underwent surgery for kidney cancer and another brother has been on life support for heart issues for 3 weeks. So, yeah I’m stressed!!! I sent a message to my rheumatologist this morning, I see him next week so this is nothing that can’t wait until then it’s just annoying.
Posted 4/29/2019 7:13 PM (GMT 0)
So sorry for all the health issues your family has been facing the last 2 months -- definitely enough to make anyone, especially a Lupus patient, flare!! I hope you can get the flare under control quickly.
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