Anti-inflammatories and hearing loss

Starburst

Good evening,

I have not been quite myself over the last few months; I've been shouting, turning the TV up loud, getting grumpy in busy places if if I'm trying to focus on a conversation and leaving the house early to ensure I get a front row seat in my lectures.

My GP was concerned and looked at my notes. I saw an ENT surgeon in 2009 when my hearing remained poor after an ear infection. The hearing test showed some hearing loss and requested a follow up. I don't recall getting this letter and for reasons I don't remember, I never followed it up. My hearing has continued to deteriorate. A medical student friend of mine said there is a link between anti-inflammatories and hearing loss. I wondered if anyone else has heard (ho ho!) about this or has even experienced hearing loss themselves?

Thanks for reading!
Sophie

Colin1

Hello Sophie, thats a new on on me but you should look them up on the net and see what the side effects are.
Colin

kellerman

Hello Sophie,
This is a new one on me too. I would go back to your GP and tell him what you have told us.
It really needs sorting out before it gets worse.
May

barbara12

Hi Sophie
I remember.. reading somewhere...when I googled my antiinflams..they are diclos that they could and I say could effect the blood flow to the cochlea,,think thats how you spell it...I do hope you get it sorted..good luck with everything
Please let us know how you get on x

dreamdaisy

Ooooh tricky: we know a lot on here about our meds etc but I doubt we're technical enough for an answer. I found Barbara's post interesting as I have just started diclos to help with pulled rib muscles but who knows how these things can affect us individually? I think you should definitely go back to your GP to pursue this. Good luck and let us know how you get on, yes? DD

ironic

Hi Sophie,

I agree go back and get things looked into again. My hubby is very hard of hearing but will not get help, so I get very upset for him as he does miss parts of a conversation and like you does not like going into places where there is noise and music is being played.

I have not heard about any connection with anti-inflams and hearing loss either. I had infection many years ago and lost most of my sense of smell so I do know that infections can have a lasting effect if not treated.

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

I x

Starburst

I've read my post back and realised I didn't say I was referred back to the ENT. I managed to get a private appt and I'm going next week.

Thanks for all the replies. Will keep you updated!