Bad hearing in left ear

[James333]

Hi I am worried I have gone totally deaf in my left ear tried earwax remover and also tried olive oil drops I also am getting a whooshing noise in my ear please if someone can respond email is [e-mail] I’m concerned I may be going deaf as they have been syringed before

[JohnJopp]

Hi James. You should pay a visit to your GP who will check your ears for wax build up and any signs of infection. He/she may well arrange for you to visit ENT for a hearing test.

John

[James333]

Hi John I’m totally deaf in my left ear went to go said it was earwax and have to use olive oil drops for a week then go back for syringing if not cleared up I’m just wondering can wax make you totally deaf in one ear

[JoeDea in reply to James333]

James, did this happen suddenly? If so it could be SSHL. I will drop you an email

[JoeDea]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senso...

For info. I have had similar issues over the course of the last 6 months. If you suspect you have this then it is a medical emergency.

[James333 in reply to JoeDea]

The doctor said it was access earwax and needed syringing in a week if it hasn’t cleared up I have no idea if I have SSHL but it keeps happening randomly for years

[James333 in reply to James333]

My mums a bank nurse and said it’s not SSHL as doctor would have spotted it not that I’m saying you are wrong

[JoeDea in reply to James333]

My GP didn't spot it, said it was an ear infection and gave me antibiotics. By luck I had an ENT appointment booked a few days later and the consultant gave the proper treatment.

[Seilman]

its a bit alarming when this sudden hearing loss occurs - i had same a few weeks back ... I suffer tinnitus and a degree of hearing loss so now have hearing aids which di help the hearing but stir up the tinnitus quite a bit. My left ear SHLL only lasted a few hours thank goodness - was watching quite an emotional tv prog plus it was pretty warm in our sitting room with a good log fire so I wonder if that might have had a bearing on it - well relieved when it cam back that soon!

Trust yours makes a good recovery too.

[NicBTA Partner]

Hello and welcome to the British Tinnitus Association forum. Do feel free to ask any questions, I hope that you find this a helpful and supportive place to help you manage your tinnitus.

Ear wax can cause hearing loss - been there, done that, got the t-shirt, but it is always wise to check out any sudden hearing loss.

We have some resources that you might like to check out in addition to our home here:

tinnitus.org.uk

takeontinnitus.co.uk

Helpline 0800 018 0527 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) (outside the UK you can call [phone])

By the way, email addresses are not permitted on this forum, so could you please remove yours - people can contact you by direct messaging. If you can edit your post that would be great, otherwise I will have to delete it.

Warmest wishes

Nic (BTA Communications Manager and Forum Administrator)

[James333]

I have found out I need a hearing aid in left ear and now I’m struggling to hear as my hearing aid seems to block signals to my other ear or hurts my ear or keeps falling out and found it hard to sleep last night cause of it which is causing serious panic and physical problems like dioheeria however you spell it