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Hearing loss after flu shot
An_187635 posted:
Hearing in my left ear has decreased significantly after a recent flu shot. It feels like when you get water in your ear. Is this an inner ear infection? or what?
7 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Hearing loss after flu shotHearing in my left ear has decreased significantly after a recent flu shot. It feels like when you get water in your ear. Is this an inner ear infection? or what?
Rod Moser, PA, PhD responded:
I don't know....I can't examine your ear across cyberspace. It is going to take a hands-on examination to determine the reason for your decreased hearing. It could be something as simple as a wax impaction....or a MIDDLE ear issue (fluid, infection, inflammation of the eustachian tubes), but based on the very limited information you have posted, not likely an inner ear infection.
This may have nothing to do with your flu shot, but rather a coincidence.
This may have nothing to do with your flu shot, but rather a coincidence.
Report This| Share this:Hearing loss after flu shotI don't know....I can't examine your ear across cyberspace. It is going to take a hands-on examination to determine the reason for your decreased hearing. It could be something as simple as a wax impaction....or a MIDDLE ear issue (fluid, infection, inflammation of the eustachian tubes), but based on the very limited information you have posted, not likely an inner ear infection.<br /> <br />This may have nothing to do with your flu shot, but rather a coincidence.
myfather responded:
My father has shortness of breath and hearing lost in his left ear due to the flu & pheumonia combo. All tests have been run & a MRI, and nothing found. Will it run its course? What can be done.
Report This| Share this:Hearing loss after flu shotMy father has shortness of breath and hearing lost in his left ear due to the flu & pheumonia combo. All tests have been run & a MRI, and nothing found. Will it run its course? What can be done.
Rod Moser, PA, PhD responded:
I don't have a clue, nor do I see a reationship between either of those shots and his hearing loss. He will need to have his ears properly examined to see if he has an infection or not. You cannot make that determination based solely on those vague symptoms. There can be so many reasons to account for his symptoms. I think it is more likely to be a coincidence with the vaccines, rather than a causative relationship.
Report This| Share this:Hearing loss after flu shotI don't have a clue, nor do I see a reationship between either of those shots and his hearing loss. He will need to have his ears properly examined to see if he has an infection or not. You cannot make that determination based solely on those vague symptoms. There can be so many reasons to account for his symptoms. I think it is more likely to be a coincidence with the vaccines, rather than a causative relationship.
I cannot see a causative relationship between either of those vaccines and his hearing loss. Finding the cause may be very difficult, but its not the vaccines.
I am sorry but I have no idea if this would run it's course, since sudden hearing loss can "just happen" and it can be permanent. Without delving into his case, there is really no way for me to know what can be done....I just do not have any information to make any suggestions.
I am sorry but I have no idea if this would run it's course, since sudden hearing loss can "just happen" and it can be permanent. Without delving into his case, there is really no way for me to know what can be done....I just do not have any information to make any suggestions.
Report This| Share this:Hearing loss after flu shotI cannot see a causative relationship between either of those vaccines and his hearing loss. Finding the cause may be very difficult, but its not the vaccines.<br />I am sorry but I have no idea if this would run it's course, since sudden hearing loss can "just happen" and it can be permanent. Without delving into his case, there is really no way for me to know what can be done....I just do not have any information to make any suggestions.
MarkRyan replied to Rod Moser, PA, PhD's response:
Hello,
I have had a similar problem. I recently received a flu shoot in Nov. First time EVER in my life. The symptoms that I have been suffering have been loss of hearing and ringing in my right ear. Then it seems to fluctuate to the left and then back to the right. My ENT Dr. ran a hearing test on me and I lost a good portion of hearing in my right ear - cannot hear higher pitched sounds (I pray it's not permanent). He then put me on an oral steroid, if that does not work he told me that he would inject steroid directly into the eardrum, and if that does not work an MRI scan would be needed to try to detect nerve damage. The only thing after that (a family doctor) told me is that it could be a virus.(?) I've been researching online and found that others also after receiving the flu shot have had similar symptoms. After telling my ENT Doctor he said that anything is possible. Now, just waiting to see what happens — very frustrating and worrisome. A buddy of mine at work had similar problems as posted — his doctor diagnosed him with High Blood Pressure and Diabetes. After diagnosis and medication — all symptoms went away. I'm totally at a loss as well. (Agh!!!)
I have had a similar problem. I recently received a flu shoot in Nov. First time EVER in my life. The symptoms that I have been suffering have been loss of hearing and ringing in my right ear. Then it seems to fluctuate to the left and then back to the right. My ENT Dr. ran a hearing test on me and I lost a good portion of hearing in my right ear - cannot hear higher pitched sounds (I pray it's not permanent). He then put me on an oral steroid, if that does not work he told me that he would inject steroid directly into the eardrum, and if that does not work an MRI scan would be needed to try to detect nerve damage. The only thing after that (a family doctor) told me is that it could be a virus.(?) I've been researching online and found that others also after receiving the flu shot have had similar symptoms. After telling my ENT Doctor he said that anything is possible. Now, just waiting to see what happens — very frustrating and worrisome. A buddy of mine at work had similar problems as posted — his doctor diagnosed him with High Blood Pressure and Diabetes. After diagnosis and medication — all symptoms went away. I'm totally at a loss as well. (Agh!!!)
Report This| Share this:Hearing loss after flu shotHello, <br /> <br />I have had a similar problem. I recently received a flu shoot in Nov. First time EVER in my life. The symptoms that I have been suffering have been loss of hearing and ringing in my right ear. Then it seems to fluctuate to the left and then back to the right. My ENT Dr. ran a hearing test on me and I lost a good portion of hearing in my right ear - cannot hear higher pitched sounds (I pray it's not permanent). He then put me on an oral steroid, if that does not work he told me that he would inject steroid directly into the eardrum, and if that does not work an MRI scan would be needed to try to detect nerve damage. The only thing after that (a family doctor) told me is that it could be a virus.(?) I've been researching online and found that others also after receiving the flu shot have had similar symptoms. After telling my ENT Doctor he said that anything is possible. Now, just waiting to see what happens — very frustrating and worrisome. A buddy of mine at work had similar problems as posted — his doctor diagnosed him with High Blood Pressure and Diabetes. After diagnosis and medication — all symptoms went away. I'm totally at a loss as well. (Agh!!!)
This is troubling. About two months ago I had a flu shot for the first time, and I've had ringing in my ears since. It's not every day, but about every other day and lasts probably less than a minute. I noticed it the first day after my shot and haven't been exposed to any loud noises. The room can be completely quiet when it occurs. My doctor's appointment isn't for a couple of weeks. Best wishes to you and hopefully they'll find a remedy for you soon.
Report This| Share this:Hearing loss after flu shotThis is troubling. About two months ago I had a flu shot for the first time, and I've had ringing in my ears since. It's not every day, but about every other day and lasts probably less than a minute. I noticed it the first day after my shot and haven't been exposed to any loud noises. The room can be completely quiet when it occurs. My doctor's appointment isn't for a couple of weeks. Best wishes to you and hopefully they'll find a remedy for you soon.
I wonder how many people have to report hearing loss and many other adverse effects from the flu shots before people wake up. To say you have a virus is absolutely true. The shot gave you the virus! Almost all doctors will say it's just a coincidence. How can they be so sure it's not an adverse reaction to the vaccine? Because it's a live virus and the flu vaccine still contains mercury in the form of thimerosal, it is one of the least effective and most dangerous of all the horrible vaccines out there. Do the research. Don't just give in to the governments and doctor's scare tactics. You all have a brain. I recommend you use it while you still can. Find more info at the National Vaccine Information Center, www.nvic.org or at www.naturalnews.com. Another good source of the truth is www.mercola.com.
Report This| Share this:Hearing loss after flu shotI wonder how many people have to report hearing loss and many other adverse effects from the flu shots before people wake up. To say you have a virus is absolutely true. The shot gave you the virus! Almost all doctors will say it's just a coincidence. How can they be so sure it's not an adverse reaction to the vaccine? Because it's a live virus and the flu vaccine still contains mercury in the form of thimerosal, it is one of the least effective and most dangerous of all the horrible vaccines out there. Do the research. Don't just give in to the governments and doctor's scare tactics. You all have a brain. I recommend you use it while you still can. Find more info at the National Vaccine Information Center, www.nvic.org or at www.naturalnews.com. Another good source of the truth is www.mercola.com.
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