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Do Multiple sclerosis patients having hearing sensory issues

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Ormond Beach, FL
September 28, 2024
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A MyMSTeam Member

ringing in ear is usually due to an infection... talk to your doctor.. I lost the hearing in one ear when I was in college.. doctors couldn't figure out why, then..

September 29, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

I tend to tell ppl that I live at 30,000 ft 8n a pressurized cabin,with ringing in my ears.if you've even flown..lol I got that I pretty good.i do empathize with you

October 2, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

Sounds bother me sometimes. And I’ve had a big problem with my startle reflex.

September 28, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

I do! Ringing. Running water. Non stop

September 28, 2024 (edited)
MyMSTeam

Yes, multiple sclerosis (MS) patients can experience hearing sensory issues. Here are some key points from my knowledge base:

- Hearing Loss: About 6 percent of people with MS experience hearing loss
- Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL): This type of hearing loss can develop over several hours to three days and Show Full Answer

Yes, multiple sclerosis (MS) patients can experience hearing sensory issues. Here are some key points from my knowledge base:

- Hearing Loss: About 6 percent of people with MS experience hearing loss.
- Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL): This type of hearing loss can develop over several hours to three days and occurs in 4 to 10 percent of people with MS.
- Tinnitus: Ringing in the ears is another reported symptom.
- Diagnosis: An audiologist may use tests like the auditory brain stem response (ABR) test or MRI to diagnose hearing loss in MS patients.

If you notice any changes in your hearing, it's important to consult a healthcare provider.

September 28, 2024

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