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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I woke up this morning to find out I have lost all ability to hear. Not only is that medically concerning, it also means that now I can’t listen to the new albums I just bought. FML
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
Today, my doctor told me the severe hearing damage from my car accident is permanent. I just graduated with a degree for Interpreting and Translating. FML
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
Today, I have an ear infection, and everything I hear echoes inside my head. I'm an orchestra teacher, and we have our first concert next week. FML
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
Today, and since I went to a club with a few friends for the first time two days ago, I now have tinnitus, which still persists and I'm worried it might be permanent. FML
Today, after months of daily migraines and doctor's visits, I've now been told that my "temporary" hearing loss has nothing to do with my migraines, nor is it temporary at all. FML
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
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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Top comments
Jon Tessler 14
well beethoven went deaf, and still composed an additional 189 pieces of music, so if he could figure it out, so can you. you can always get hearing aids to help you also.
Glitterbaby2613 20
🥺🥺🥺 I'm sorry hunny, that would be the worst thing to lose, I love music too,
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Comments (8)
Glitterbaby2613 20
🥺🥺🥺 I'm sorry hunny, that would be the worst thing to lose, I love music too,
marydavid23 4
Oh so sorry about that
Jon Tessler 14
well beethoven went deaf, and still composed an additional 189 pieces of music, so if he could figure it out, so can you. you can always get hearing aids to help you also.
Brightside86 31
Go get a second opinion from a specialist.
Meg D Lariviere 3
hysterical deafness? get a counselor, get scans, get a second opinion.
Beth Sito 4
I am surprised the doctor did not immediately start you on prednisone. I would get a second opinion - potentially from a neurotologist (different from a neurologist). I hope you regain your hearing soon!
idragosani 17
Are you Beethoven?