Being temporarily Deaf

Hi

It is very strange, puts a whole new perspective on life.

No birdsong, no doorbell, no timer.

It makes you appreciate things.

Re: Being temporarily Deaf

I thought the NHS were sorting that out for you, Swimmy, has something gone wrong?

Life without music or birdsong would be dire.

Re: Being temporarily Deaf

It happend to me. All it was, was wax in my ears.
I went my Gp, he didn't do it anymore. I went the hospital, they never did it I had to go the walk-in. And all the time i'm telling them what's wrong with sign language and writing notes. The walk-in centre said they only do ears if you have an appointment .......... ok, make me an appointment. "Oh we can't do that, you have to phone". And i'm trying to tell them, i can't hear, i can't use the phone.
It's so embarrassing asking people to shout.

Re: Being temporarily Deaf

Hi

I saw a different specialist on Friday.

The infection was still present and she diagnosed a different cause!

My ears have now been packed, which is an antibiotic wick inserted and the ear is then sealed to prevent any water getting in.

I go back this Friday and until then I can hear nothing.

Re: Being temporarily Deaf

my dad is deaf as a post without hearing aids, the aids help him tremendously, he's also completely blind in one eye and the other eye is almost blind too due to diabetes. I hope yours gets sorted soon Swimmy xx

Re: Being temporarily Deaf

Oh, Swimmy how awful for you. I hope the antibiotics work.
Maybe you will need grommets.

Re: Being temporarily Deaf

Ooh sounds like an intriguing cure
Hope it works x

Meanwhile ...
PUT YOUR PHONE ON VIBRATE IN YOUR POCKET SWIMS!!!!

Re: Being temporarily Deaf

I am also having probs .with hearing ,everything seems muffled and sometimes I cant distinguish whats being said,Ive been told it could be wax,Im hoping my Gp can help,but dont feel well enough to walk round to their surgery,also with different health teams coming in I never have a regular time to expect them

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You need to get them checked deylon. I am sure the local nurse could come to you and check.

Re: Being temporarily Deaf

Oh heck how awful .
Hope you both get better soon .