Nov
10
hearing loss?
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Funnyguy asked:
I am 40 years old and have severe bilateral hearing decline along the upper ranges of tones (high pitched), that is now getting into all tone ranges. In the last 5 years the degree in which it is declining is significant. I have visited 3-4 audiologist and they tell me it is genetic. I think thats bull !!
I am 40 years old and have severe bilateral hearing decline along the upper ranges of tones (high pitched), that is now getting into all tone ranges. In the last 5 years the degree in which it is declining is significant. I have visited 3-4 audiologist and they tell me it is genetic. I think thats bull !!
I can’t believe that a Dr. with 15-20 years of higher education, can make this determiation in a single office visit..
I have no risk factors (ie I don’t listen to loud music, or take medications, and am very healthy other wise). I have had an MRI, and blood tests done - all negative.
Does anyone have any ideas or experienced the same ??? Do you know of any specialist ?? Researchers ?? Other things to consider ??? Unique diseases ??? Am I missing the obvious.. please help…
Signed VERY WORRIED
1 Comments
November 10th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Is there some reason why 3 different audiologists think it is genetic? Family history? Do you have any of the other symptoms of a genetic condition? There are a variety of genetic conditions that hearing loss is assoicated with. This site describes some of these genetic syndromes. It might be worth taking a look at. (I know it may seem odd that someone could tell this in one visit but this is what they are trained to do) Good Luck!