Hi @A MyMSTeam Member, Actually you sound just like my Mommy she could hear everything to. She always knew what the children were up to. As far as vision I lost it in my left eye,I keep the left eye closed most of the day, I just don't want to take the eye out. one day just not yet.I am who I am & I put up with everything, for right now. & smile when I can. Lots of Hugs Love & Prayers. I added you to my team. My New Friend

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I have the opposite...I hear to much. Ever since I lost my vision in my right eye my other sensory took over. I couldn't even watch tv, have radio on, lost relationship due to over hearing. It was awful! I'm somewhat use to it now that it has been 15yrs. That's the steps of MS, Get knocked down and adjust and get used to living a different way.🙃 I have heard of the ringing in the ears too...I'm so sorry that you all are having to go through this and having to learn to live with it.☹ hoping no more knocks
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I am the only one with MS, but others in my family have hearing problems. So I don't think it's the results of the MS.

About Five Years after My MS DX. I lost the Hearing in My Left Ear Completely however it came back within a Few Hours.

MSF 17 Difficulty Hearing
I hope this helps.
Hello? Is This Thing On? Hearing Impairment and MS
The eighth cranial nerve, known as the auditory nerve, links the ear to the brainstem. Damage to the auditory nerve, or other nerves associated with hearing, can cause “sensorineural hearing loss”. This means the ear itself is perfectly normal, but the nerves are damaged and can’t relay messages between the ear and the brain. It may become difficult to hear certain tones or pitches, and it can be very difficult to follow conversations in noisy or crowded environments. Sensorineural hearing loss can affect one or both ears.
Sensitivity to Noise
This particularly troubling symptom, called hyperacusis, can cause extreme pain to everyday noises. It occurs when a damaged nerve becomes overly excitable, causing it to fire uncontrollably when stimulated. The affected individual may avoid leaving the house because normal sounds can trigger intense pain, irritation, anxiety, and/or tension. Antiseizure medications are typically used to calm down the overactive nerves causing the pain.
Temporary or Sudden Hearing Loss
A sudden change in your hearing, in the absence of any signs of infection, may be a sign of a MS relapse. If this is the case your symptoms will most likely improve as you recover from the relapse, and recovery can be sped up by taking steroids. If you have pain associated with sudden hearing loss you should seek immediate medical attention, because it could be a sign of a ruptured eardrum or other serious issue.
Ringing in the Ears
A lot of people, not just those with MS, experience nagging ringing, buzzing, or whooshing sounds known as tinnitus. They can be occasional or constant, and can really impair your ability to listen to or focus on conversation. Tinnitus can be caused by a relapse, medications, an inner ear problem, or it can be idiopathic (meaning we really don’t know what the cause is). Some people who have persistent tinnitus can cope with it this background noise, such as music or the TV. If you also have hearing loss a hearing aid may be helpful. If you have tinnitus talk to your doctor and try to figure out if there is a treatable cause. They may also send you to an Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist for a more detailed exam.
Vertigo
Vertigo is an intense spinning sensation. Because balance and hearing are controlled by the same area of the brainstem, vertigo can occur hand-in-hand with hearing impairments. Vertigo can be treated with medications and other therapies.