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Correct, he wants to check for acoustic neuroma since my normal hearing test indicated more hearing loss in one ear by 15. And the fact I told him I’ve noticed such for a few years and don’t partake in any activity that woulda exposed that ear frequently like shooting rifles. I haven’t had any...

He’s not checking it for my tinnitus so much, but the fact that I show more hearing loss itself in one ear than the other, which has actually been the case for a few years prior to this tinnitus attack. I’ve noticed harder to hear in left ear a couple of years now at least. Now that I’ve read...

But from what I’m reading, my asymmetrical hearing loss might be a sign of a possible tumor. If I don’t go through with the test then I risk not catching a tumor and run into bigger issues later?

So I've had moderate tinnitus in both ears since a noise trauma event about a month ago. Had a hearing test performed today and though it showed some minor hearing loss overall in both ears, some more in my left ear. I've actually noticed a slight worse hearing in that ear for years prior the...

Are you saying that the fading process usually last 2-3 years or after than the loudness sometimes returns?

So one question that I do have... If you’ve got tinnitus from noise trauma that’s lasted longer than a few weeks, does that mean the hairs in the ear are in fact damaged and all you can hope for is habituation? That’s there’s no chance of the ear healing itself?

Thank you for taking the time to post that info. I'll be sure to read up on it. I appreciate the feedback!

Thank you for responding! I haven't had a test yet, but know from previous and personal observation I have some hearing loss in my left ear, been like that long before this attack. I have another appt. with ENT this week and going to push the tinnitus issue over sinus when I visit. It's been a...

So I have been lurking on the forums off and on, thought it was time to join after a month of moderate tinnitus due to noise exposure. I've had very minor tinnitus in one ear for 25+ years, the type I'd only notice in a quiet room and listened for it. That has all changed now... It was my own...