Hello. I have an ear infection. It's causing me to become deaf. I'm really scared, and very sad. Will you please tell me what it's like to be deaf, and if it makes you sad that you can't hear? How much more difficult is life? Were you born deaf, or did you become deaf? Do you recommend learning sign language, reading lips, or something else?
I'm sorry if it seems as though I'm being too personal. I'm just frightened...
2006-10-02 19:48:48 · 11 answers · asked by herro_derivery_guy 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I had an ear infection in my only working ear, for 2 years. I slowly lost a little hearing during those 2 years. I also have a ringing in your ear. See an ENT right away...get it cleared up!
Good luck Hon!
2006-10-02 19:59:22 · answer #1 · answered by Gothic Martha™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had an hearing problem in my right ear due to a hole on the ear drum since I was 10. Had problems with hearing, ear drainage and infections in that right ear. Finally at the age of 50, I got a hearing aid which helped a little but cause moisture build up and cause some infections, but I was able to hear a little bit better. About the same time I got my hearing aid for the right ear, my left hearing started diminishing and I now wear a hearing aid for that ear. I've learned to face people when they are talking, have learn some sign language, put captions on TV and movies, sit at the very front seats at meetings, and trying my best to read lips. Would you believe I've learned how to play the mandolin 10 years ago and it helps if my husband who plays the rhythm guitar plays and a bass singer (I sing with Sweet Adeline group) stays on my left side (I hear better on that ear) I found it was great that I can lie on my good ear, so I couldn't hear the loud music or noise so I can sleep. The bad part about hearing aids, is that I have to take it out so I can use the phone without it making a squealing noise and it seems to collect moisture and sometimes cause an infections. I've come to face my hearing disability by telling everyone that I do have hearing aids and that they should talk to me face to face and ask them to repeat themselves if I didn't understand them.
Not being able to hear is sad, but I've learned to roll with the punches and consider myself lucky that I can still hear the voices, sounds, music and noise compared to others that couldn't hear it at all at birth.
Just make it a point to have your ears check at any signs of infections, protect yourself from loud music or noise, learn sign lauage and reading lips.
Be aware of others (like older people, like me) who you will talk to and give you a blank look. They may be deaf or hard of hearing. Be kind and understanding toward them.
Take care and I hope your ear infections doesn't diminsh your precious gift of hearing.
2006-10-03 03:37:47 · answer #2 · answered by nannygoat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not deaf, but I've lived with a Deaf person for all of my life.
He always turns up the volume on stuff and lately he's been prone to trying to sing along to Japanese Anime theme songs. Sometimes he even tries to whistle! (He's a character, all right.)
Life is more difficult for him, but there are still opportunities. He's had a rough life, and there were times where he wished he could hear, but the cochlear implant wouldn't be able to help him.
He knows American Sign Language. He has since he was a toddler--when he became deaf. I think he would recommend for you to learn ASL. But, like any language, it takes time to acquire, and isn't of much use if you don't have anyone to communicate with in it. I suggest if you take that route, to invite your friends and family members to learn with you. That would be best.
--But that would be appropriate if your hearing loss was going to be significant.
I would get good hearing aids. If they work so you can understand spoken English fairly well, I say stick with them and only take up ASL if you have to or want to.
2006-10-03 03:06:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
First off, go to the doctor.
Second of all, I am hard of hearing, which has developed in the past two years. I have about a 55-60 db loss. I am good at lipreading and am learning sign language.
2006-10-04 03:56:54 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Champion if you are really frightened....then don't keep sitting here go and see a good ENT specialist ASAP...I am sure that infection can be treated ....what were u doing poking a toothpick in ur ear??? lesson for others too never poke sharp pointed articles in ur ear...even cotton birds are not that safe..clean ur dirty ears carefully...
and you sir ....go and get it examined by a top ENT Dr. ok before its too late..
even if u loose ur one ear..no problem ..god has given u two...
these days the hearing aids are so good ..so high tech ..i am sure if u spend some money u will not loose hearing..at all....good luck
2006-10-03 02:57:58 · answer #5 · answered by mature_male_online 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
hi. first off you need to see a Dr. if you have not done so. you need strong anti bio tics.... that should clear up the infection.. after you the infection is cleared up you should get your hearing back...
my daughter when a small child had re occurring ear infections. so she could not hear properly and was delayed in her speech..
she had surgery and hearing tests. and ever thing is fine.. so good luck.
2006-10-03 02:54:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor and get treated for the ear infection -- then you will hear ok unless you keep delaying treatment.
2006-10-03 02:56:39 · answer #7 · answered by Lee J 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They should be able to implant hearing aids in your ear.
2006-10-03 02:50:59 · answer #8 · answered by justdennis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the doctor asap
2006-10-03 02:56:01 · answer #9 · answered by Mo 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go to a christain church have people lay hands on you and speak in tounges believe and become a believe
your healing will be on they way
GO JESUS!!! GO GOD!!! GO HOLY SPIRIT!!!
2006-10-03 08:34:52 · answer #10 · answered by Jesus Freak!!! 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋