Sudden Hearing Loss Support
Article contributed by Emily Truell I was 27 years old when I realized I could not answer the phone using my left ear. I had recently gotten over a cold, so initially I blamed it on sinus pressure and let it go. But it persisted, and while I wanted to dismiss it as hypochondriacal, I […]
Article contributed by Georgie St-Claire Hello. I’m Georgie. I have severe hearing loss in one ear and profound hearing loss in the other. I lost my hearing at age three through meningitis. No one really noticed for a few years. By the time the full extent of hearing loss in both ears was investigated, I […]
Article contributed by Sharon Ruiz-LopezDo you have a date that’s etched in your memory? Maybe your birthday, your partner’s birthday, or a significant event? For me, that date is August 27, 2007—the day my life changed. Big Dreams in a Small Town I was born in 1988 in Atlacomulco, a small rural community in Mexico. […]
Article contributed by Rachel Clare A Rude Awakening I awoke on the morning of my 14th birthday and immediately knew that something was wrong. The room spun as I sat up and I realised that I couldn’t really hear out of my right ear. There was also a persistent buzzing sound with intermittent ringing noises. […]
Article by Andrea M. Simonson, PhD, CCC-A Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) doesn’t discriminate. It can affect anyone of any age. It can also impact the loved ones of those affected. Seeing someone you love going through a distressing or traumatic event can be difficult. It’s natural to want to help someone you care for […]
Article by Robin Hayward When high school teacher, Robin Hayward suddenly passed out during a routine medical appointment, she sustained a head trauma that would cause further complications. In this compelling blog post, Robin shares her story of suddenly losing the hearing in her right ear, and her search to find an effective treatment option. […]
Sudden Hearing Loss Support