Nov 1: Sobbing at all the love and support in the comments. I'm so grateful for this community you guys have no idea. Thank you Update Nov 2: I'm reading through all the comments and taking notes. I'm eternally grateful for all your well wishes and all the advice I've received so far. Reading about other people's experiences means so much to me right now and I hope other people who are experiencing this will find their way here.
Thank you for taking the time to do this Lana - it can be mind boggling that these things can happen randomly even today without people knowing what causes them or how to go about dealing with them. I can see how much it concerns you which it would anyone. Keep digging and asking around and getting different opinions, you will eventually find an expert who has dealt with this before. Perseverance is key. I will keep you in my prayers.
Thank you soo much for sharing this with us. Please take good care of yourself and please keep us posted. i'll keep you on my prayers. All the love from Saudi for you Lana
Lana, you deserve the very best. You are amazing, intelligent, splendid, beautiful, interesting, intellectual and original. I wish you health, because not only you deserve it, it is much more than that.
As an ENT surgeon I would urge you to get an URGENT pure tone audiogram and tympanometry, to identity if you have a sudden onset sensorineural hearing loss, because time is of the essence in giving high dose corticosteroids or transtympanic steroid injection to potentially reverse this. There is only a short 3-4 week window period for this to be effective.
If confirmed on audiogram that you have an asymmetrical sensorineural hearing loss, blood tests should be ordered to exclude any vasculitic/autoimmune cause and then an MRI scan of the brain to exclude any retrocochlear pathology. Quite often it is due to an dormant virus that has been activated and irritating the cochlear nerve
@@ruthtrentwood3374 She neither specified the dosage nor the duration of therapy. I often get referred patients by GPs and ED who were only given a one week or so course of oral steroids or a suboptimal dose for assumed sudden onset sensorineural hearing loss. As a specialist, I prefer to not assume, especially when someone's health relies on me doing my due diligence.
This happened to me about three years ago. I went to bed on a Friday night and woke up Saturday morning completely deaf in my right ear. When I say completely, I mean it. Totally deaf. It was terrifying! I went to the doctor and they looked at my ear, it appeared normal in every way. Other than that, they offered me no help at all. The condition lasted about three weeks, upon which my hearing very slowly returned (which took about a month). While my hearing was returning, it sounded very robotic, hollow, and honestly, kind of menacing (if that makes any sense). Your experience mirrors mine so closely! You’re the first person I’ve ever encountered that understands what I went through. Thank you for sharing what you’re feeling and experiencing. This matters!
Once my hearing had completely returned, it was as if the event had never occurred. The robotic, hollow sounds lasted only while my hearing was still returning. I still have no explanation for any of this.
@@ianharrison7406 our body is not as biological as doctors and medicine believe it to be. There are different reasons for sickness and they can be short or long time, depending on how our system deals with this. Long story short, I no longer believe in physical sickness and see most occurrences energetically, which explains a lot of dead ends in medical science. My mentor here was David Hawkins, a medical doctor who did study energies and their impact on the body. Notable specific books are "Healing and Recovery" or "A map of consciousness explained". It is a source of material not many people are open for, but once you understand it such random and rare irrational occurrences are suddenly very common and logical. It will also point to healing, which is something Lana might be interested in too should she read this comment and be open enough for this path. Anyway - I hope this gives some clarification to the seemingly non-understandable events of our body and life.
This happens to a lot of patients of Multiple sclerosis, it may be worth discussing this with your doctor and doing the relevant test to see if it due to degradation of the myeline in the brain
Thank you so much for sharing your story. It means a lot to me, and I'm so happy you're doing better! Do you mind sharing how long it took for the robotic sounds to go away? Also, did it go away gradually or suddenly? Were you given prednisolone or did you get any other treatment?
everyone saying “oh she didn’t actually wake up deaf” she’s experiencing a condition called sudden deafness. it’s no different than how most legally blind people still have some vision left- it’s still called blindness. she didn’t name the condition herself guys.
Very true! I have some lower frequency hearing loss in my left ear, according to my audiologist. I haven't been diagnosed as deaf in that ear, but I consider myself that way. I do not hear as well in my left ear versus my right ear: like the volume is turned way down compared to my right ear. I attribute this to my Multiple Sclerosis, as my left side is more affected that my right. I work in medicine, and when I use my stethoscope, I only put it in the right side. No point in the left, I can't hear anything. Anyone trying to get my attention on that side has to yell.
This reminds me that we sometimes think everyone else's life is perfect and things go wrong with ours. The reality is, we are all facing obstacles in our life but most people don't know it. Thanks so much for your bravery for sharing your story, Lana, and I truly hope the very best for you.
@@LanaBlakely you need to see an audiologist and I've been hearing a lot about the 5G frequencies causing problems and in all honesty I have lost Hearing in one of my ears not completely but I constantly hear the sounds of cicadas which I never had before and it's not just coming from inside my house I could be hearing the same thing walking down the street but be very careful not to let the medical profession over medicate you and I got sick last December here in Houston Texas with something that was like the flu but it went on for four straight months of course I was outside in freezing weather and then later that day the weather warmed up significantly so who knows but what I will tell you about my treatment was they prescribed antibiotics and steroids but you have to be careful with steroids because with my case it caused irregular heartbeat so I'm just sharing this with you so that you have all the opportunities to ask the right questions and I don't want you to worry yourself too much sweet lady
@@LanaBlakely another thing is you might have an inner or middle ear infection which can cause temporary hearing loss so I would make an appointment with an ear nose and throat doctor and you are such a nice lady I just want the best for you
@@LanaBlakely first thing you need to do is go see your primary care physician then get referred to an ear nose and throat specialist. It could be as simple as a middle or inner ear infection
That sounds incredibly scary Lana. This video just shows how no one should take their health for granted. I really hope this clears up for you over the next few weeks.
I'm a doctor, but I'm not ENT. Unless there is an underlying cause to treat (eg, infection), corticosteroids (such as prednisone) are the right treatment. Many people recover their hearing, but the time frame differs. The one thing that you need to keep in mind is that it is at least not getting worse, so the prednisone might be preventing this from getting worse. Good luck. Keep us posted
As an ENT surgeon I would urge for her to get an URGENT pure tone audiogram and tympanometry, to identity if she has a sudden onset sensorineural hearing loss, because time is of the essence in giving high dose corticosteroids or transtympanic steroid injection to potentially reverse this. There is only a short 3-4 week window period for this to be effective.
Lately I'm learning that few things are as important as perspective and being grateful for life on a daily basis. Praying for your speedy recovery Lana. We are with you, as you have been with us during our difficult moments.
@LanaBlakely Ohh no, not my intention. Just wanted you to know that you're not alone. Everyone here has been helped by you. I have watched your "if you need comfort" videos countless times. You're definitely not alone 🙂
This happened to my husband (who is a musician and cannot lose his hearing) last year and his hearing came back after he had a tube put in his ear, which immediately helped by draining the fluid that made him lose hearing in that ear. He first took a round of steroids (like the prednisone you are on), which did nothing. It was a drawn out process and was frustrating. So sorry you’re going through this. Best wishes!
Was he also experiencing diplacuais? (The robotic double sounds). Do you remember how long it took for him to recover? I’m so glad things turned out well for your husband!
@LanaBlakely Intratympanic steroid injection is the procedure I had referenced but couldn’t remember the name of when I originally commented, just FYI.
@@LanaBlakely He did not, actually. I’m afraid my statement was too cut and dry. Once the tube was in, he had immediate relief, but waited around a month to see if the hearing would return on its own before having the procedure. I hope you find relief soon. ❤️
I am glad his hearing was restored! However, it sounds like your husband had fluid behind his eardrum, not sensorineural hearing loss (which is not due to fluid buildup). In sudden onset sensorineural hearing loss, a tube wouldn't help, since the middle ear is not the issue.
I never commented on UA-cam before but I know exactly how you feel. You're in the unknown scary place. I have been there this summer. I am a healthy 23 year old girl and it was really sudden. For a week I didn't know what I had (in my thyroid) until I found the right doctor and the next day I was in surgery. I am doing better now. I promise you. You will find the light in the end of the tunnel. It might not be the perfect happy ending without problems that we always imagine to have but you'll overcome it and I will pray for you. Sending you so much love and strength. Remember you're stronger than you know 💓
Oh my god Lana, I had the same thing happen to me 2 years ago. I’m also a woman in my 20s. It was the scariest thing. I have avoided loud places my entire life basically, I even use headphones when using a blender. And such a thing happened to me? It felt so unfair. I also took predisolone for 2 weeks as well as Betasserc and magnesium with B6. Please try to get hyperbaric oxygen therapy as soon as possible! I had about 8 sessions (5 days a week and 3 days the other week). They basically put you in a glass chamber and raise the oxygen, you stay there for about an hour per session. It promotes healing in the ears. I am claustrophobic so you can imagine my fear of going there, but it wasn’t too bad. You can watch TV whilst being in there and the staff constantly monitors you. What is also important is trying to avoid stress and take it easy. I know it’s difficult and I basically cried every day, but try to destress as much as possible - get cozy, read a book, cook something good. Stress can make it worse apparently. Also don’t use any headphones during this time! My hearing luckily recovered after a few weeks and I’m okay now. However my hearing in my one ear is still a bit worse than in my other unaffected ear. The whole experience was very traumatic for me and that unfortunately has left a mark, making my health anxiety worse. Also, I don’t use headphones basically at all anymore because the whole thing has made me reevaluate what I do to my ears. I just let the music or whatever I’m listening to play softly from my computer. If you need to talk to someone, let me know! I know how isolating and scary this experience can be. ♥♥
Thank you so much for sharing!! It's so valuable to me. I'm so glad you got better. Did you also experience diplacusis? (the robotic/double sounds). If so, did it go away and after how long? I've looked into hyperbaric oxygen therapy as well. It looks a bit scary but it's definitely worth a try.
@ I don’t think I had the robotic sounds necessarily. For me it started as a huge pressure in my ear until I went deaf in one ear. I didn’t even hear when I tapped or touched my ear, that’s how bad it was. As for the healing, I think it started improving after a week or so? And then another week after that it was pretty healed. But I was rushed into that hyperbaric oxygen therapy a day after getting on meds and I think that played a huge part in the healing. I know it seems scary but try to take it one day at a time. ❤️ Since the pressure raises in the chamber, you can take a piece of gum and chew it once they start the therapy (raise the pressure and oxygen) and once they end it and lower the pressure. Granted, you have to keep the gum in your mouth for the session which is annoying, but it helped to equalise the pressure in the ears when it was changed. It’s sort of like when the plane takes off and lands and the pressure changes, I usually chew gum then as well. You just lie there and the staff can talk to you via a phone that’s attached. The traumatic part of all this was of course the deafness, but also how I wasn’t taken seriously. My GP nurse said my ear was okay and I should just use nasal spray. I called the national nurse hotline and they hung up on me and told me I was “fine”. I rushed to the ER after a few days and then the ENT there also said she didn’t see anything, but luckily referred me to a hearing test. And the ENT who was in the next day took me seriously and put me on meds. I’m glad you got a diagnosis and predisolone quickly! I hate when we are just gaslit into thinking nothing is wrong with us. 😭
This is literally what happened to me. I had a fever lasting for two days and the next morning both my ears suddenly went deaf. Now my left ear is significantly worse than my other ear, and sounds appear to not only seem quieter, but it adds this robotic broken radio effect if I were to listen to music/take phone calls using my left ear. Furthermore, I've got constant ringing in both of my ears which apparently is called tinnitus, and loud sounds hurt my ears. I wish I had seek immediate care from my physician at that time, since there is a limited time for people experiencing sudden hearing loss to recover back both of their hearing (say 1-2 weeks). Anyways, I just wanted to say that you're not alone, and hopefully more people are aware that this can happen to anyone at anytime and so please if any of you reading this happens to know someone who is experiencing the same thing as I do, seek immediate help from doctors and book a Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) session during the first week, as fast as possible.
1) Stay positive (and calm if possible) and remember that your body is alive and is constantly working. It has an incredible ability to make miraculous changes. It's very rare for something to occur that can't be repaired; the same the problem came - the same it can dissapear! 2) Don’t forget you are not alone, we love you and me and many others will either have you in our prayers or in our thoughts - wishing you a full recovery! BELIEVE IT CAN HAPPEN & DON’T GIVE UP! ❤
Lana, despite me never going through this, I just simply want you to know that every single one of us can feel whatever emotions you may find unable to communicate through the screen, and we are all sending love to you through the pain. The sudden strangeness or impermanence of things you never thought could be affected is always something that can knock you out of your skin, but whatever happens will move you and help you grow into the beautiful person that we all see you becoming. I am sending you the brightest of wishes!
It takes a lot of courage to speak about health issues, especially shortly after first experiencing them. Thank you so much for sharing and using your platform to create community, even in the harder times. All the best for your recovery, Lana❤
i experienced something similar with my ears. I woke up suddenly at night and my hearing was low and it came with tinnitus. i was told to wait and it will get better as weeks or months went on, thankfully it did. I want to believe the same will happen to you. just make sure you're doing all the precautions to protect your ears. I had to switch from using and ear plugs or headphones and only using speakers, and i made sure i timed myself if i was ever going to be in a loud setting. And something thats most important that i didnt do (because it was so damn difficult) is to still make sure to live your life. Of course thats easier said than done, i spent months constantly doing hearing test and checking to see if my hearing came back every single hour, but it in turn makes you focus on it, and gives anxiety along with that. I tried doing an activity that would prevent me from thinking, because as soon as i started thinking the waves of emotions would come back. And remember it's okay to feel during these times, but make sure you dont spiral. "When in doubt, distract, distract, distract" is what ive been told by a doctor.
I appreciate this comment so much, and I can relate to the constant checking. I'm so glad you got better, and I will remember that line from your doctor.
Wow, this just gave me hope. I thought tinnitus was incurable. I’ve had it for months now and I’m hoping it will just go away. I’m also taking very careful precautions, like never using earphones in my life again & using overear headphones to cancel out the gym music when I’m working out.
I had a similar issue like this about 2 years ago. I went to a concert that was a bit loud, but certainly not the loudest show I’d ever been to. That night and the following days, I noticed the tinnitus that freaked me out, especially when trying to sleep or focus. It wouldn’t go away after a few days and I was very scared. I had a lot of pressure and felt blockage in my ears too, particularly the left one which started to hurt after a few days. My hearing felt muted and a had a strange echo to it like I was under water or in a cave. The doctors first gave me decongestants and then later prednisolone and antibiotics for suspected infection. The infection pain got better, but the ringing and pressure stuck around for weeks and then months. I finally got appointments with ENT doctors who did hearing tests which showed my hearing was in “normal” range. They said there may be some slight hearing loss but nothing extreme, which could be where the tinnitus came from. The second ENT doctor I talked with really helped me manage it though. His advice was to take the low hanging fruit wherever it is to help manage my anxiety and worries about it. Whether it was playing some white noise, soft music, or radio when sleeping/focusing, or staying busy to distract my mind from thinking about the issue too much. Talking about my worries with someone and trying to find practical ways to move forward vs constantly searching the web and reddit for answers and information helped me get through it. Thankfully, things have gotten better now. It took a while, and it’s not 100% solved, but life still goes on. I’m grateful for the health that I have, and cherish the moments that can be enjoyed, even as we face adversity. I hope and pray that we all find the peace in our lives we long for.
@@memocastVitamin B helps reduce tinnitus. I don’t remember why. I first discovered eating cherries reduced mine, then I learned it was likely the vitamin B in them. I take it once in a while when my ears are ringing more than usual.
Don't worry Lana, you'll get better.. you're a good person, you have good wishes of millions of people.. I'll pray for your health.. things will be alright.
Very very sorry to hear that happened to you Lana. You brightened my life for a very long time when I was down due to life circumstances and I hope you find some comfort in this reply as I found some in your content.
Good for you for reading up on the condition, getting it checked out, and advocating for yourself to make things happen promptly! Not an MD, but as others have said, you probably want to get a more complete work-up in the near future and see if other treatment options are recommended in addition to/instead of the prednisolone.
My sweet Lana, I’m so sorry! I’m sending you all the healing wishes and hope this all gets better soon! I have hope you’ll be okay and will be able to move past this, but know that whatever happens your followers all love you and will never stop supporting you each and every video! Sending so much love! 💗
I just remembered one of my friends went through something similar but she got better after few weeks so don't worry lana okay, you going to be okay and you will heal dear, praying for you
Hey Lana, I'm so sorry and my heart goes out to you for something so horrible happening to you. We all wish you a full recovery and there is light at the end of the tunnel. Best wishes Lana, I can't imagine how hard it is going to be for you, but try to keep positive and remember that this is temporary till otherwise ❤.
You are such a strong and considerate person to take the time to share this information in the middle of such a stressful situation. Remember to be kind to yourself. One foot in front of the other.
I remember a teacher of mine suffering from sudden deafness and as far as a know she recovered just fine. It's really true: health is not everything but without health everything is nothing. All the best to you, Lana!💗
Hi Lana, I’ve been a subscriber of yours for a very long time. I haven’t gone through that exact health problem but I’ve been through many health problems which have been extremely challenging. I suffer from terrible Chronic Pain 24/7 which started when I was young. My advice, which it’s extremely difficult to do but it’s achievable, don’t stress overthinking or over researching, once you’ve done a thorough research give yourself time to relax to recenter, allow time to take place for the meditation to kick in and take it a day at a time, these things present in our lives to test our resolve and resilience.
Sending you lots of love Lana. This can be only a temporary situation if that helps any. There may be other people out there that are going through this too who find comfort in your story.❤️
I'm proud of you for advocating for yourself while at the doctor's, to be seen right away versus waiting until after the weekend, and for taking notes of everything. I'll be praying for you. Stay strong and have faith in miraculous healing/positive outcomes 🩷🩷 sending love.
Lana, first of all, I'm so sorry you're going through this. Secondly, my mother was experiencing something similar and after going to several doctors they figured it was an orthodontics problem, she had a surgery called orthognathic and it's a very drastic one, she is still recovering (after 4 months) but the hearing problem is gone. I hope you find a cure for this or that you can have a good adaptation. wishing you the best ❤
Thank you for being so brave in posting this as it is; this is what makes you so special in my view and why I've continued your journey for years. Stay strong! I'm really hoping your condition will get better soon!
Wow, it's so sobering hearing stories like this that remind us the things we take for granted in our day to day... I am so sorry you are going through this Lana, you are so brave for sharing & we all are wishing you the speediest recovery!!!
From Japan. I’m learning English with your videos cause I like how you think, learn about things, and share them!! I really hope you’ll get well soon. Take care of yourself. 無理しないでね！！
wishing you the best, i had temporary tinitis and can understand you deep struggle with a hearing problem, i wish you so much strength and bravery in the next few moments that follow you are capable of not letting this get in your way 💗
I can only imagine how scared and anxious you are feeling with all the uncertainty. I wish I could help in some way. Stay strong Lana. I'm praying for you.❤🙏
Hope you get well soon Lana! Sending you Positive Energy and Prayers in hopes of your speedy recovery :)) Thanks so much for all you do! As a community, I hope that our support and wishes will help you through this ❤✨
Your use of silence is a testimony to the degree of vulnerability and seriousness in this video which I don’t think the audience has ever experienced before. This video is gonna bring you way closer to your audience. Hope you get better !
i just drop some ideas that came into my mind after watching this video: - acupuncture/chinese medicine - tibetan medicine to improve blood circulation (padma28) - breathwork to also improve circulation in the small tissues
Lana, i know you did not want to share the emotional part and that is completely okay. I have some unsolicited advice, i went through a mysterious health issue this year too right before my 20th birthday and after 8 really long, anxiety filled, uncertain months i found the cause and solution. Firstly, please know this is tough and it is okay to feel this- its what any and everyone would feel. But please, do not feel hopeless or give up. There is always a way we just don't know the answer yet. We don't know what the future holds, all the tech advancements, etc. I am wishing and praying you heal and have strength during this testing time. Don't know if you will like this but the book You are the placebo by joe dispenza helped me immensely staying optimistic. Wishing you all the best, you got this
Hey, thank you so much for sharing this and for being so open. I haven’t experienced the same, but I’m also struggling with health issues, which is a huge burden in my life. Even though our experiences aren’t the same, I’m very grateful to hear about yours, and I deeply admire your courage to share it, especially in the form of a video! Recording, watching, and maybe even editing it must have been a lot, having to go through it again and again. So thank you for putting in all that work and for your bravery. You’re an incredible inspiration to me, and I appreciate so much how your openness encourages me to be more open about my own struggles ❤
Hi Lana, thank you for sharing this. As someone currently dealing with hyperacusis and tonic tensor tympani syndrome, I can relate to how disorienting and challenging ear conditions can be, especially when they come on suddenly. I’m sending you lots of good energy as you navigate this-take it one day at a time, and know that your resilience truly shines through, even in these tough moments. The internet has been invaluable for learning more about these conditions, but I’ve found that it’s important to balance information with a focus on hope and progress; otherwise, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the negativity in some forums. Wishing you healing and peace as you adjust and find answers. Though few understand what we’re experiencing, you’re not alone, and this journey can make us stronger. If you’d ever be interested in starting a community for support, I’d love to help make that happen in any way I can. We don’t have to go through this alone 🙏
i really pray that your situation gets better, i can’t even imagine going through that. you’re such a light to everyone and i just know that there’s angels on your side, someone like you who’s this good will not have to endure something so horrible. i love you so much and i know that you have the strength (physical and emotional) to fight through this, we’re always supporting you
As a doctor with a couple years ENT experience, what you’re experiencing is really common actually. Try not to worry, if it is SSNHL, the treatment is oral prednisolone which should be started sooner (within 1 week ideally), if that fails there’s the option of steroid injections into the eardrum (intratympanic injections) which are usually effective within 3 to 4 week window. There’s also the option for hyperbaric oxygen therapy which should be used sooner as possible along side the other treatments (but this option doesn’t have loads of evidence into the benefits). You should also get an MRI scan if SSNHl is confirmed on hearing tests, I’ve seen some people improve completely, some people improve somewhat and some hearing stays the same, but can refer for temporary hearing aids if no improvement which can help with the hearing. There are options, just stay hopeful xx
As an audiologist, I completely agree! I will also add that she should get a full hearing assessment in order to fully confirm the diagnosis of SSNHL and determine its severity (with pure tone audiometry and speech recognition tests). It would also allow to completely rule out a middle ear condition.
As I saw the title, I wished this was some past storytime or something metaphorical you're about to discuss. I so sorry you're going through this and I pray that you recover and heal fully. I strongly believe that everything happens for a purpose, and this experience might serve some deeply important purpose in your life. I know it's a cliche, but sometimes we need to hear this cliche when we need it the most. Thank you for sharing this experience, you're so strong and brave. Sending healing vibes and prayers.
Hi Lana! You are so strong to share this. I’m sure if you ask for help the universe will give you some. I hope you get better soon! It is scary stuff. I admire your bravery.
I had this exact thing happened to me 3 times. Same exact symptoms even down to the fact some female voices sounded extra weird. First time was when I fell asleep with an earbud still in my ear. 2nd time was when I had a lot of ear wax and I kept on poking it with a q tip. 3rd time was when I had some sort of viral infection. I always made complete recovery within a week or two and was told it's nothing serious. I also freaked out the first time this happened and anxiety only made it worse because anxiety can cause inflammation. Hope you make a full recovery and will be laughing at this in the future.
I usually don't comment but i had to give some positive reinforcements 🩷 praying for you lana, wish i could hug you rn. Its all gonna be okay, please take care and keep us updated 🫂
God it was so difficult to hear the pain in your voice it breaks my heart 😢 i hope it doesn't get worse, i love your voice and wish you the best health forever ❤
I am so sorry that you are going through this, but also very grateful that you decided to post about it. Thank you for spreading awareness that those things can happen out of the blue. I wish that your hearing will go back to what it was before, or at least to an extend that will not require you to make further adjustments in your life and just to go back to normal living. Thank you for reminding us all that nothing is guaranteed. We need to be grateful for everything that we have and can never take things for granted.
im so sorry you have to go through this - wish I could give you a hug! if someone is capable of making the most of this terrifying experience is you! maybe see it as a blessing in disguise at some point?
Nov 1: Sobbing at all the love and support in the comments. I'm so grateful for this community you guys have no idea. Thank you
Update Nov 2: I'm reading through all the comments and taking notes. I'm eternally grateful for all your well wishes and all the advice I've received so far. Reading about other people's experiences means so much to me right now and I hope other people who are experiencing this will find their way here.
Get well soon!
Thank you for taking the time to do this Lana - it can be mind boggling that these things can happen randomly even today without people knowing what causes them or how to go about dealing with them. I can see how much it concerns you which it would anyone. Keep digging and asking around and getting different opinions, you will eventually find an expert who has dealt with this before. Perseverance is key. I will keep you in my prayers.
Thank you soo much for sharing this with us. Please take good care of yourself and please keep us posted. i'll keep you on my prayers. All the love from Saudi for you Lana
Take care Lana,we'll pray for your recovery. It's gonna be okay.
Lana, you deserve the very best. You are amazing, intelligent, splendid, beautiful, interesting, intellectual and original. I wish you health, because not only you deserve it, it is much more than that.
As an ENT surgeon I would urge you to get an URGENT pure tone audiogram and tympanometry, to identity if you have a sudden onset sensorineural hearing loss, because time is of the essence in giving high dose corticosteroids or transtympanic steroid injection to potentially reverse this. There is only a short 3-4 week window period for this to be effective.
If confirmed on audiogram that you have an asymmetrical sensorineural hearing loss, blood tests should be ordered to exclude any vasculitic/autoimmune cause and then an MRI scan of the brain to exclude any retrocochlear pathology.
Quite often it is due to an dormant virus that has been activated and irritating the cochlear nerve
The course of oral prednisolone should be 1mg/kg or thereabouts, tapered over 3-4 weeks
@LanaBlakely
She was already prescribed that at the ER
@@ruthtrentwood3374 She neither specified the dosage nor the duration of therapy. I often get referred patients by GPs and ED who were only given a one week or so course of oral steroids or a suboptimal dose for assumed sudden onset sensorineural hearing loss. As a specialist, I prefer to not assume, especially when someone's health relies on me doing my due diligence.
This happened to me about three years ago. I went to bed on a Friday night and woke up Saturday morning completely deaf in my right ear. When I say completely, I mean it. Totally deaf. It was terrifying! I went to the doctor and they looked at my ear, it appeared normal in every way. Other than that, they offered me no help at all. The condition lasted about three weeks, upon which my hearing very slowly returned (which took about a month). While my hearing was returning, it sounded very robotic, hollow, and honestly, kind of menacing (if that makes any sense). Your experience mirrors mine so closely! You’re the first person I’ve ever encountered that understands what I went through. Thank you for sharing what you’re feeling and experiencing. This matters!
May I ask even after it has been 3 years since your hearing return do you still hear sounds as "robotic" or hollow ?
Once my hearing had completely returned, it was as if the event had never occurred. The robotic, hollow sounds lasted only while my hearing was still returning. I still have no explanation for any of this.
@@ianharrison7406 our body is not as biological as doctors and medicine believe it to be. There are different reasons for sickness and they can be short or long time, depending on how our system deals with this. Long story short, I no longer believe in physical sickness and see most occurrences energetically, which explains a lot of dead ends in medical science. My mentor here was David Hawkins, a medical doctor who did study energies and their impact on the body. Notable specific books are "Healing and Recovery" or "A map of consciousness explained". It is a source of material not many people are open for, but once you understand it such random and rare irrational occurrences are suddenly very common and logical. It will also point to healing, which is something Lana might be interested in too should she read this comment and be open enough for this path. Anyway - I hope this gives some clarification to the seemingly non-understandable events of our body and life.
This happens to a lot of patients of Multiple sclerosis, it may be worth discussing this with your doctor and doing the relevant test to see if it due to degradation of the myeline in the brain
Thank you so much for sharing your story. It means a lot to me, and I'm so happy you're doing better! Do you mind sharing how long it took for the robotic sounds to go away? Also, did it go away gradually or suddenly? Were you given prednisolone or did you get any other treatment?
everyone saying “oh she didn’t actually wake up deaf” she’s experiencing a condition called sudden deafness. it’s no different than how most legally blind people still have some vision left- it’s still called blindness. she didn’t name the condition herself guys.
Very true! I have some lower frequency hearing loss in my left ear, according to my audiologist. I haven't been diagnosed as deaf in that ear, but I consider myself that way. I do not hear as well in my left ear versus my right ear: like the volume is turned way down compared to my right ear. I attribute this to my Multiple Sclerosis, as my left side is more affected that my right. I work in medicine, and when I use my stethoscope, I only put it in the right side. No point in the left, I can't hear anything. Anyone trying to get my attention on that side has to yell.
This reminds me that we sometimes think everyone else's life is perfect and things go wrong with ours. The reality is, we are all facing obstacles in our life but most people don't know it. Thanks so much for your bravery for sharing your story, Lana, and I truly hope the very best for you.
I completely agree with this.
Wishing you well, Lana. I'll be praying for that it gets cured, please keep us posted about how everything turns out. We all care about you!!!!
Thank you so much
@@LanaBlakely you need to see an audiologist and I've been hearing a lot about the 5G frequencies causing problems and in all honesty I have lost Hearing in one of my ears not completely but I constantly hear the sounds of cicadas which I never had before and it's not just coming from inside my house I could be hearing the same thing walking down the street but be very careful not to let the medical profession over medicate you and I got sick last December here in Houston Texas with something that was like the flu but it went on for four straight months of course I was outside in freezing weather and then later that day the weather warmed up significantly so who knows but what I will tell you about my treatment was they prescribed antibiotics and steroids but you have to be careful with steroids because with my case it caused irregular heartbeat so I'm just sharing this with you so that you have all the opportunities to ask the right questions and I don't want you to worry yourself too much sweet lady
@@LanaBlakely another thing is you might have an inner or middle ear infection which can cause temporary hearing loss so I would make an appointment with an ear nose and throat doctor and you are such a nice lady I just want the best for you
@@LanaBlakely first thing you need to do is go see your primary care physician then get referred to an ear nose and throat specialist. It could be as simple as a middle or inner ear infection
@@LanaBlakely ♡
All my prayers, Lana. Trust that the body heals, I hope you receive proper guidance soon. LOTS OF PRAYERS. LOTS.
Thank you!!
That sounds incredibly scary Lana. This video just shows how no one should take their health for granted. I really hope this clears up for you over the next few weeks.
THE TITLE GOT ME RUNNING HERE!
Same here
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I knew the worth of life and wellness.
Same here
me too, i waas scared for her for life...
I'm a doctor, but I'm not ENT. Unless there is an underlying cause to treat (eg, infection), corticosteroids (such as prednisone) are the right treatment. Many people recover their hearing, but the time frame differs. The one thing that you need to keep in mind is that it is at least not getting worse, so the prednisone might be preventing this from getting worse. Good luck. Keep us posted
As an ENT surgeon I would urge for her to get an URGENT pure tone audiogram and tympanometry, to identity if she has a sudden onset sensorineural hearing loss, because time is of the essence in giving high dose corticosteroids or transtympanic steroid injection to potentially reverse this. There is only a short 3-4 week window period for this to be effective.
@@sunshinesmile94 does she notice a reply to a comment? Maybe better to write this as a comment.. just suggesting
@@mn5900they did and she hearted it
@@sunshinesmile94 👆 I hope Lana notices it, and its a beneficial knowledge.🫂
Lately I'm learning that few things are as important as perspective and being grateful for life on a daily basis. Praying for your speedy recovery Lana. We are with you, as you have been with us during our difficult moments.
This made me cry (again)
@LanaBlakely Ohh no, not my intention. Just wanted you to know that you're not alone. Everyone here has been helped by you. I have watched your "if you need comfort" videos countless times. You're definitely not alone 🙂
Wishing you peace as you move through this.
This happened to my husband (who is a musician and cannot lose his hearing) last year and his hearing came back after he had a tube put in his ear, which immediately helped by draining the fluid that made him lose hearing in that ear. He first took a round of steroids (like the prednisone you are on), which did nothing. It was a drawn out process and was frustrating. So sorry you’re going through this. Best wishes!
Was he also experiencing diplacuais? (The robotic double sounds). Do you remember how long it took for him to recover? I’m so glad things turned out well for your husband!
@LanaBlakely Intratympanic steroid injection is the procedure I had referenced but couldn’t remember the name of when I originally commented, just FYI.
@@LanaBlakely He did not, actually. I’m afraid my statement was too cut and dry. Once the tube was in, he had immediate relief, but waited around a month to see if the hearing would return on its own before having the procedure. I hope you find relief soon. ❤️
I am glad his hearing was restored! However, it sounds like your husband had fluid behind his eardrum, not sensorineural hearing loss (which is not due to fluid buildup). In sudden onset sensorineural hearing loss, a tube wouldn't help, since the middle ear is not the issue.
I never commented on UA-cam before but I know exactly how you feel. You're in the unknown scary place. I have been there this summer. I am a healthy 23 year old girl and it was really sudden. For a week I didn't know what I had (in my thyroid) until I found the right doctor and the next day I was in surgery. I am doing better now. I promise you. You will find the light in the end of the tunnel. It might not be the perfect happy ending without problems that we always imagine to have but you'll overcome it and I will pray for you. Sending you so much love and strength. Remember you're stronger than you know 💓
Did any of you actually watch the video 😭 she DID wake up deaf, she’s experiencing sudden deafness
I know right. I was wondering why a lot of people aren’t freaking out more…..
Lana, I’m really sorry you’re going through such a scary moment. I hope you feel better very very soon 💙🫂 Thank you for sharing this
Thank you
Oh my god Lana, I had the same thing happen to me 2 years ago. I’m also a woman in my 20s. It was the scariest thing. I have avoided loud places my entire life basically, I even use headphones when using a blender. And such a thing happened to me? It felt so unfair.
I also took predisolone for 2 weeks as well as Betasserc and magnesium with B6. Please try to get hyperbaric oxygen therapy as soon as possible! I had about 8 sessions (5 days a week and 3 days the other week). They basically put you in a glass chamber and raise the oxygen, you stay there for about an hour per session. It promotes healing in the ears. I am claustrophobic so you can imagine my fear of going there, but it wasn’t too bad. You can watch TV whilst being in there and the staff constantly monitors you.
What is also important is trying to avoid stress and take it easy. I know it’s difficult and I basically cried every day, but try to destress as much as possible - get cozy, read a book, cook something good. Stress can make it worse apparently. Also don’t use any headphones during this time!
My hearing luckily recovered after a few weeks and I’m okay now. However my hearing in my one ear is still a bit worse than in my other unaffected ear. The whole experience was very traumatic for me and that unfortunately has left a mark, making my health anxiety worse. Also, I don’t use headphones basically at all anymore because the whole thing has made me reevaluate what I do to my ears. I just let the music or whatever I’m listening to play softly from my computer.
If you need to talk to someone, let me know! I know how isolating and scary this experience can be. ♥♥
Thank you so much for sharing!! It's so valuable to me. I'm so glad you got better. Did you also experience diplacusis? (the robotic/double sounds). If so, did it go away and after how long? I've looked into hyperbaric oxygen therapy as well. It looks a bit scary but it's definitely worth a try.
@ I don’t think I had the robotic sounds necessarily. For me it started as a huge pressure in my ear until I went deaf in one ear. I didn’t even hear when I tapped or touched my ear, that’s how bad it was. As for the healing, I think it started improving after a week or so? And then another week after that it was pretty healed. But I was rushed into that hyperbaric oxygen therapy a day after getting on meds and I think that played a huge part in the healing. I know it seems scary but try to take it one day at a time. ❤️ Since the pressure raises in the chamber, you can take a piece of gum and chew it once they start the therapy (raise the pressure and oxygen) and once they end it and lower the pressure. Granted, you have to keep the gum in your mouth for the session which is annoying, but it helped to equalise the pressure in the ears when it was changed. It’s sort of like when the plane takes off and lands and the pressure changes, I usually chew gum then as well. You just lie there and the staff can talk to you via a phone that’s attached.
The traumatic part of all this was of course the deafness, but also how I wasn’t taken seriously. My GP nurse said my ear was okay and I should just use nasal spray. I called the national nurse hotline and they hung up on me and told me I was “fine”. I rushed to the ER after a few days and then the ENT there also said she didn’t see anything, but luckily referred me to a hearing test. And the ENT who was in the next day took me seriously and put me on meds. I’m glad you got a diagnosis and predisolone quickly! I hate when we are just gaslit into thinking nothing is wrong with us. 😭
This is literally what happened to me. I had a fever lasting for two days and the next morning both my ears suddenly went deaf. Now my left ear is significantly worse than my other ear, and sounds appear to not only seem quieter, but it adds this robotic broken radio effect if I were to listen to music/take phone calls using my left ear. Furthermore, I've got constant ringing in both of my ears which apparently is called tinnitus, and loud sounds hurt my ears. I wish I had seek immediate care from my physician at that time, since there is a limited time for people experiencing sudden hearing loss to recover back both of their hearing (say 1-2 weeks). Anyways, I just wanted to say that you're not alone, and hopefully more people are aware that this can happen to anyone at anytime and so please if any of you reading this happens to know someone who is experiencing the same thing as I do, seek immediate help from doctors and book a Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) session during the first week, as fast as possible.
Dear Lana, that sounds so scary and it’s so vulnerable of you to even share it with us. Stay strong girl, I will pray and hope that it gets better🤍
1) Stay positive (and calm if possible) and remember that your body is alive and is constantly working. It has an incredible ability to make miraculous changes. It's very rare for something to occur that can't be repaired; the same the problem came - the same it can dissapear!
2) Don’t forget you are not alone, we love you and me and many others will either have you in our prayers or in our thoughts - wishing you a full recovery!
BELIEVE IT CAN HAPPEN & DON’T GIVE UP! ❤
This warms my heart. Thank you for the encouragement. It's needed !!
So so sorry you are going through this, Lana! Wishing you a full recovery!
Wishing you peace and strength as you recover, Lana.
I am so sorry, Lana that happened to you. I wish you the strength to go through this scary and tough time.I will pray for you.
For everyone reading this, finding the banned book called Hidden Manifestation by Oliver Mercer should be your top priority
why?
I'm sorry I'm not falling for that
Is this a Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep reference?
the title shook me out
Lana, despite me never going through this, I just simply want you to know that every single one of us can feel whatever emotions you may find unable to communicate through the screen, and we are all sending love to you through the pain. The sudden strangeness or impermanence of things you never thought could be affected is always something that can knock you out of your skin, but whatever happens will move you and help you grow into the beautiful person that we all see you becoming. I am sending you the brightest of wishes!
It takes a lot of courage to speak about health issues, especially shortly after first experiencing them. Thank you so much for sharing and using your platform to create community, even in the harder times. All the best for your recovery, Lana❤
i experienced something similar with my ears. I woke up suddenly at night and my hearing was low and it came with tinnitus. i was told to wait and it will get better as weeks or months went on, thankfully it did. I want to believe the same will happen to you. just make sure you're doing all the precautions to protect your ears. I had to switch from using and ear plugs or headphones and only using speakers, and i made sure i timed myself if i was ever going to be in a loud setting. And something thats most important that i didnt do (because it was so damn difficult) is to still make sure to live your life. Of course thats easier said than done, i spent months constantly doing hearing test and checking to see if my hearing came back every single hour, but it in turn makes you focus on it, and gives anxiety along with that. I tried doing an activity that would prevent me from thinking, because as soon as i started thinking the waves of emotions would come back. And remember it's okay to feel during these times, but make sure you dont spiral. "When in doubt, distract, distract, distract" is what ive been told by a doctor.
I appreciate this comment so much, and I can relate to the constant checking. I'm so glad you got better, and I will remember that line from your doctor.
Wow, this just gave me hope. I thought tinnitus was incurable. I’ve had it for months now and I’m hoping it will just go away. I’m also taking very careful precautions, like never using earphones in my life again & using overear headphones to cancel out the gym music when I’m working out.
I had a similar issue like this about 2 years ago. I went to a concert that was a bit loud, but certainly not the loudest show I’d ever been to. That night and the following days, I noticed the tinnitus that freaked me out, especially when trying to sleep or focus. It wouldn’t go away after a few days and I was very scared. I had a lot of pressure and felt blockage in my ears too, particularly the left one which started to hurt after a few days. My hearing felt muted and a had a strange echo to it like I was under water or in a cave. The doctors first gave me decongestants and then later prednisolone and antibiotics for suspected infection.
The infection pain got better, but the ringing and pressure stuck around for weeks and then months. I finally got appointments with ENT doctors who did hearing tests which showed my hearing was in “normal” range. They said there may be some slight hearing loss but nothing extreme, which could be where the tinnitus came from. The second ENT doctor I talked with really helped me manage it though. His advice was to take the low hanging fruit wherever it is to help manage my anxiety and worries about it. Whether it was playing some white noise, soft music, or radio when sleeping/focusing, or staying busy to distract my mind from thinking about the issue too much. Talking about my worries with someone and trying to find practical ways to move forward vs constantly searching the web and reddit for answers and information helped me get through it.
Thankfully, things have gotten better now. It took a while, and it’s not 100% solved, but life still goes on. I’m grateful for the health that I have, and cherish the moments that can be enjoyed, even as we face adversity. I hope and pray that we all find the peace in our lives we long for.
@@memocastVitamin B helps reduce tinnitus. I don’t remember why. I first discovered eating cherries reduced mine, then I learned it was likely the vitamin B in them. I take it once in a while when my ears are ringing more than usual.
hope you get thru this and many are here for you, you are not alone. Hang tight
Don't worry Lana, you'll get better.. you're a good person, you have good wishes of millions of people.. I'll pray for your health.. things will be alright.
Praying for your healing, Lana. You are so brave and thank you for sharing this to us. We are here for you.
Take care lana, you'll be fine, we're here
I appreciate that
@LanaBlakely here for you always
Very very sorry to hear that happened to you Lana. You brightened my life for a very long time when I was down due to life circumstances and I hope you find some comfort in this reply as I found some in your content.
Good for you for reading up on the condition, getting it checked out, and advocating for yourself to make things happen promptly! Not an MD, but as others have said, you probably want to get a more complete work-up in the near future and see if other treatment options are recommended in addition to/instead of the prednisolone.
Wishing you a quick recovery! Hope you get back to normal soon Lana, stay strong, you can beat this
My sweet Lana, I’m so sorry! I’m sending you all the healing wishes and hope this all gets better soon! I have hope you’ll be okay and will be able to move past this, but know that whatever happens your followers all love you and will never stop supporting you each and every video! Sending so much love! 💗
I just remembered one of my friends went through something similar but she got better after few weeks so don't worry lana okay, you going to be okay and you will heal dear, praying for you
Hey Lana, I'm so sorry and my heart goes out to you for something so horrible happening to you. We all wish you a full recovery and there is light at the end of the tunnel. Best wishes Lana, I can't imagine how hard it is going to be for you, but try to keep positive and remember that this is temporary till otherwise ❤.
You’re strong. Whichever way all this goes, you’ll adapt and thrive.
Sending you all my best wishes, and hope you heal soon. Take care of yourself; we're all praying for you ❤❤
You are such a strong and considerate person to take the time to share this information in the middle of such a stressful situation. Remember to be kind to yourself. One foot in front of the other.
I remember a teacher of mine suffering from sudden deafness and as far as a know she recovered just fine. It's really true: health is not everything but without health everything is nothing. All the best to you, Lana!💗
Hi Lana, I’ve been a subscriber of yours for a very long time. I haven’t gone through that exact health problem but I’ve been through many health problems which have been extremely challenging. I suffer from terrible Chronic Pain 24/7 which started when I was young. My advice, which it’s extremely difficult to do but it’s achievable, don’t stress overthinking or over researching, once you’ve done a thorough research give yourself time to relax to recenter, allow time to take place for the meditation to kick in and take it a day at a time, these things present in our lives to test our resolve and resilience.
I’m so sorry you’re going through this Lana. I truly hope you get better soon!
Sending you lots of love Lana.
This can be only a temporary situation if that helps any. There may be other people out there that are going through this too who find comfort in your story.❤️
I'm proud of you for advocating for yourself while at the doctor's, to be seen right away versus waiting until after the weekend, and for taking notes of everything. I'll be praying for you. Stay strong and have faith in miraculous healing/positive outcomes 🩷🩷 sending love.
Lana, first of all, I'm so sorry you're going through this. Secondly, my mother was experiencing something similar and after going to several doctors they figured it was an orthodontics problem, she had a surgery called orthognathic and it's a very drastic one, she is still recovering (after 4 months) but the hearing problem is gone. I hope you find a cure for this or that you can have a good adaptation. wishing you the best ❤
So sorry lana for what you're going through! will be keeping you in my prayers and wishing you peace and full recovery 🙏
Thank you for being so brave in posting this as it is; this is what makes you so special in my view and why I've continued your journey for years. Stay strong! I'm really hoping your condition will get better soon!
Wishing you a speedy recovery from this Lana.
Love !
Wishing you all the best during this difficult time. You have a whole community here who want nothing but the best for you.
Wow, it's so sobering hearing stories like this that remind us the things we take for granted in our day to day... I am so sorry you are going through this Lana, you are so brave for sharing & we all are wishing you the speediest recovery!!!
From Japan. I’m learning English with your videos cause I like how you think, learn about things, and share them!! I really hope you’ll get well soon. Take care of yourself. 無理しないでね！！
your english is great in written form. good job. keep going
@ thank you!!
Everything will be okay, you're a strong person Lana, eat well and connect with your loved ones, you are not alone, we're all here supporting you 🩷🩷
wishing you the best, i had temporary tinitis and can understand you deep struggle with a hearing problem, i wish you so much strength and bravery in the next few moments that follow you are capable of not letting this get in your way 💗
I can only imagine how scared and anxious you are feeling with all the uncertainty. I wish I could help in some way. Stay strong Lana. I'm praying for you.❤🙏
Thank you
Hope you get well soon Lana! Sending you Positive Energy and Prayers in hopes of your speedy recovery :)) Thanks so much for all you do! As a community, I hope that our support and wishes will help you through this ❤✨
Your use of silence is a testimony to the degree of vulnerability and seriousness in this video which I don’t think the audience has ever experienced before.
This video is gonna bring you way closer to your audience.
Hope you get better !
i just drop some ideas that came into my mind after watching this video:
- acupuncture/chinese medicine
- tibetan medicine to improve blood circulation (padma28)
- breathwork to also improve circulation in the small tissues
Lana, i know you did not want to share the emotional part and that is completely okay. I have some unsolicited advice, i went through a mysterious health issue this year too right before my 20th birthday and after 8 really long, anxiety filled, uncertain months i found the cause and solution. Firstly, please know this is tough and it is okay to feel this- its what any and everyone would feel. But please, do not feel hopeless or give up. There is always a way we just don't know the answer yet. We don't know what the future holds, all the tech advancements, etc. I am wishing and praying you heal and have strength during this testing time. Don't know if you will like this but the book You are the placebo by joe dispenza helped me immensely staying optimistic. Wishing you all the best, you got this
Hey, thank you so much for sharing this and for being so open. I haven’t experienced the same, but I’m also struggling with health issues, which is a huge burden in my life. Even though our experiences aren’t the same, I’m very grateful to hear about yours, and I deeply admire your courage to share it, especially in the form of a video! Recording, watching, and maybe even editing it must have been a lot, having to go through it again and again. So thank you for putting in all that work and for your bravery. You’re an incredible inspiration to me, and I appreciate so much how your openness encourages me to be more open about my own struggles ❤
Hi Lana, thank you for sharing this. As someone currently dealing with hyperacusis and tonic tensor tympani syndrome, I can relate to how disorienting and challenging ear conditions can be, especially when they come on suddenly. I’m sending you lots of good energy as you navigate this-take it one day at a time, and know that your resilience truly shines through, even in these tough moments. The internet has been invaluable for learning more about these conditions, but I’ve found that it’s important to balance information with a focus on hope and progress; otherwise, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the negativity in some forums. Wishing you healing and peace as you adjust and find answers. Though few understand what we’re experiencing, you’re not alone, and this journey can make us stronger. If you’d ever be interested in starting a community for support, I’d love to help make that happen in any way I can. We don’t have to go through this alone 🙏
OMG! You're going through so much! I'm so sorry about your experience, I hope that you'll get better so soon🙏
i really pray that your situation gets better, i can’t even imagine going through that. you’re such a light to everyone and i just know that there’s angels on your side, someone like you who’s this good will not have to endure something so horrible. i love you so much and i know that you have the strength (physical and emotional) to fight through this, we’re always supporting you
Keeping you in my prayers Lana, you'll get through this.
Praying 🙏 for your health and recovery! ❤just know you are so absolutely wonderful.
As a doctor with a couple years ENT experience, what you’re experiencing is really common actually. Try not to worry, if it is SSNHL, the treatment is oral prednisolone which should be started sooner (within 1 week ideally), if that fails there’s the option of steroid injections into the eardrum (intratympanic injections) which are usually effective within 3 to 4 week window. There’s also the option for hyperbaric oxygen therapy which should be used sooner as possible along side the other treatments (but this option doesn’t have loads of evidence into the benefits).
You should also get an MRI scan if SSNHl is confirmed on hearing tests, I’ve seen some people improve completely, some people improve somewhat and some hearing stays the same, but can refer for temporary hearing aids if no improvement which can help with the hearing.
There are options, just stay hopeful xx
As an audiologist, I completely agree! I will also add that she should get a full hearing assessment in order to fully confirm the diagnosis of SSNHL and determine its severity (with pure tone audiometry and speech recognition tests). It would also allow to completely rule out a middle ear condition.
As I saw the title, I wished this was some past storytime or something metaphorical you're about to discuss. I so sorry you're going through this and I pray that you recover and heal fully. I strongly believe that everything happens for a purpose, and this experience might serve some deeply important purpose in your life. I know it's a cliche, but sometimes we need to hear this cliche when we need it the most. Thank you for sharing this experience, you're so strong and brave. Sending healing vibes and prayers.
😢 I'm so sorry you're going through this :/
I really hope you get better soon!
Stay strong, Lana ❤
Hi Lana! You are so strong to share this. I’m sure if you ask for help the universe will give you some. I hope you get better soon! It is scary stuff. I admire your bravery.
Wishing you a full recovery, please take care!!❤❤
sending you so much love. Hope things will get better.
I will definitely pray for you to get well soon..be positive dear, dont lose hope❤
Giving you so much love Lana, I will pray for you and please don't worry much, you will get better 🥺🫂
Praying for your physical, spiritual and emotional needs! ♥
Oh sorry for that Lana, wish you Quick recovery, may god bless you and help you through this difficult times, Amen 🙏
praying for you. You will get better. sending lots of love
I had this exact thing happened to me 3 times. Same exact symptoms even down to the fact some female voices sounded extra weird. First time was when I fell asleep with an earbud still in my ear. 2nd time was when I had a lot of ear wax and I kept on poking it with a q tip. 3rd time was when I had some sort of viral infection. I always made complete recovery within a week or two and was told it's nothing serious. I also freaked out the first time this happened and anxiety only made it worse because anxiety can cause inflammation. Hope you make a full recovery and will be laughing at this in the future.
I wish you the best and that you fully recover.
This video is so intense that I started crying. I'm so sorry for the experience you're going through! Sending you all my love and care!
I usually don't comment but i had to give some positive reinforcements 🩷 praying for you lana, wish i could hug you rn. Its all gonna be okay, please take care and keep us updated 🫂
thank you !!
God it was so difficult to hear the pain in your voice it breaks my heart 😢 i hope it doesn't get worse, i love your voice and wish you the best health forever ❤
I know that you will get better and heal soon, im sending you all of my best wishes, blessings, and good vibes Lana, keep fighting! 🙂
I am so sorry that you are going through this, but also very grateful that you decided to post about it. Thank you for spreading awareness that those things can happen out of the blue. I wish that your hearing will go back to what it was before, or at least to an extend that will not require you to make further adjustments in your life and just to go back to normal living. Thank you for reminding us all that nothing is guaranteed. We need to be grateful for everything that we have and can never take things for granted.
get well soon, im sorry for what you are having to go through. much love 💚
dont be scared we're w/ u lana! thank u for sharing
my heart is with you Lana and I hope answers come your way real soon, I couldn't imagine losing my way of hearing the world around me. Stay strong 🤍
Hope you feel better soon Lana!! Sorry to hear about this!!
Stay strong girl! I will pray for you ❤ You will get better soon
Wishing you all the energy you need to get through this, Lana!! I'm sorry this happened to you and I hope you get well soon!!
I wish you to recover soon, so emotional & difficult time, all supports stay strong as always ❤
The title caught me off guard
Lots of love and strength to you Lana!!
Take care! I wish you speedy recovery❤ Thank you for sharing
im so sorry you have to go through this - wish I could give you a hug!
if someone is capable of making the most of this terrifying experience is you! maybe see it as a blessing in disguise at some point?
This experience will make you stronger, best wishes.
My prayers Lana. I know youll the strength to heal soon. Take care
Sending you lots of love and hope your hearing improves. Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your experience
Praying for your speedy recovery Lana. Take care, all will be well soon 🫂❤
We’re in this together. Thank you for sharing. All United here.
Sending you all the love to you Lana, praying for you🩷