Health: Today, one of my ears randomly went deaf. I went to the doctor,...

By ANON - 21/08/2015 06:22 - United States - Mission Viejo

Today, one of my ears randomly went deaf. I went to the doctor, thinking I had an ear infection or something. Turns out that your ears can go deaf entirely without reason, and I now have medication to take to see if I can get any of my hearing back in that ear. I'm only 26. FML

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By SierraTheArchdevil - 23/05/2021 00:01

Today, I woke up completely deaf, for no reason. My doctor told me my hearing loss, "could possibly be permanent." I’m a composer. FML

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By Jaymail - 30/10/2022 06:00

Today, I went to have my ears cleaned out because I’ve been experiencing signs of deafness. Guess what? My ears were already clear. I need hearing aids. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve lost my hair, some of my sight, and some teeth, so yeah, why not my hearing at this point… FML

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By Anonymous - 19/06/2018 20:30

Today, my excruciating ear pain turned out to be a bastard maggot eating away at all the vital things behind my eardrum. The doctor pulled it out, but I’m now permanently deaf in that ear and can’t balance. I fall if I try to stand or walk further than 5 feet. FML

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By Candlestick Maker - 07/03/2024 05:00 - United States

Today, I went to a doctor's appointment to figure out why I've suddenly started going deaf. As it turns out, for some reason my ears now produce wax at an alarmingly fast rate. "Enough to make an entire candle before long if you save it up," the doctor said when she cleared them out. I guess this is my life now. FML

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By IHaveThePower - 21/02/2022 02:00

Today, something blocked my ear. I couldn't get it out, so I went to Urgent Care so I didn't pop my eardrums. Turns out my allergies made my ears stop draining. After they rinsed my ears, I can now hear almost nothing. FML

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By icanthearyou - 04/04/2013 23:55 - United States - Rock Island

Today, I was working at a daycare. There was a 6-year-old boy pretending to be my doctor, holding a little, plastic thermometer. He then, without warning, quickly shoved it deep into my ear. The last thing I heard was his giggle. I think I'm deaf. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/08/2021 21:01 - United States - Edwardsville

Today, I was yelled at by my mom because I didn't hear her. I'm only 16, but I swear, to some extent, I'm losing my hearing, I don't even know what from. I've told her this, but she can't hear out of one ear, so of course it wouldn't feel real. I do feel bad about it, but I haven't heard her every time this has happened. FML

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By lbelle - 07/10/2012 23:39 - Canada - Montreal

Today, my right ear drum ruptured. My family doesn't understand that I only lost hearing in one ear and continues to talk about me behind my back, thinking I can't hear them. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/07/2020 05:00

Today, I found out that my hearing is average for a 60-year-old. I'm 30. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/07/2021 12:01 - United States - Mount Jackson

Today, my doctor told me that the intense, non stop ringing in my ears, which started suddenly at the beginning of the year, has no cure, no treatment options, and I just need to learn to live with it. I have severe auditory sensory issues, and have barely been getting by. I don't know what to do. FML

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Friday 21 August 2015 20:06

Hey, there's a great Deaf community here. You're not alone, and you'll love it here. :)

shortswimmer17 28

Friday 21 August 2015 20:06

Why must body parts be so mean :(

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Pertrol76 9

Friday 21 August 2015 20:51

Get a second opinion!! Doctors are people too and are just as fallible as you or I. Find the top rated ENT in your area and go see them.

kjdeel 7

Friday 21 August 2015 20:52

my uncle had that happen to him too. happened over night it felt lie and he's only in his mid 40's

hasooon 24

Friday 21 August 2015 21:09

Ohh holy shit, nothing here to joke about. OP, GL in your medication

rylcrazy 6

Friday 21 August 2015 21:16

No more deaths metal concerts then I suppose..?

Stooby61 18

Friday 21 August 2015 21:17

I had the same thing happen to me about 8 years ago, so I can sympathise. I hope you get your hearing back properly, but if you don't, I hope you adapt quickly. Good luck!

Mynamewontfi 40

Friday 21 August 2015 21:30

Kind of scary how there are so many people commenting here who know someone who had the same thing happening to them.

RebeccaRFT 18

Friday 21 August 2015 22:04

Hey screw you I was born deaf in one ear. It doesn't ruin your life or make your life not able to function. You're never too young to not have your hearing

LilMissCanadian 22

Friday 21 August 2015 22:41

That extremely unfortunate for you... best wishes on you getting your hearing back!

Kyrlep 2

Friday 21 August 2015 22:41

Don't worry and hope for the best :) Same thing happened to me last week, at 26 as well. It came back within the 6 days of the treatment. I'm guessing you take cortisone as well so be sure not to eat too much salt (and sugar), it doesn't go well with it. Also, if it wasn't planned, ask for an MRI and cardiac checkups. They usually don't find anything, but it is a precaution (at least in my country), as it could come from there. Good luck! :)