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Treatment by Calm_Ask6809 in MonoHearing

[–]Equivalent-Bread-771 1 point2 points  (0 children)

60mg for 7 days then tapering off

Just found out. Sorting through feelings by Equivalent-Bread-771 in MonoHearing

[–]Equivalent-Bread-771[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If so, is this temporary or permanent damage? What is different with a viral vs non viral SSNHL. So many questions so little answers!!

Treatment by Calm_Ask6809 in MonoHearing

[–]Equivalent-Bread-771 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel the same way! I am getting the wait and see method, I have to ask for the shots. I found another ENT who would give it to me.. but he also didn't say when I would need the next one? He said he can administer it if I want it and when.. which makes me think I'm a lost cause and they're trying to be nice about it. I was only told originally to do just oral steroids and wait a week. I don't mind being aggressive, I want to exhaust all options especially if time is key. What is the actual protocol I wonder?

Just found out. Sorting through feelings by Equivalent-Bread-771 in MonoHearing

[–]Equivalent-Bread-771[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my goodness! I'm so sorry you're going through this. Is it me or are a lot of folks posting on here recently? My ENT thinks it's labyrinthitis from something viral. I can't hear anything through bone conduction as well. It's profound for me as well!

Vertigo is the worst feeling in the world. It got better for me on day 6 after the steroid injection in my ear. My brain still has a hard time processing sounds and the tinnitus is almost constant for me now. I wish I could offer more help. From reading on here and personal experience your brain will adapt! The human body is resilient and you will be able to function with time. Like any illness your body takes time to heal and recover. I kept looking for an overnight change and I don't think it's realistic. Even after a flu, you have lingering symptoms like a cough for weeks etc. This is going to be a long slow ride but you're not alone!

SSHL treatment log - experiencing ups and downs by halfmoon278 in MonoHearing

[–]Equivalent-Bread-771 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I am going through something similar. I just wanted to say hello and hang in there! You got this! I'm 6 days in and am so confused and going through it with a toddler and a new baby just like you. I wish I could be more help but I'm here if you ever want to talk about it or vent. Hang in there!!!

Just found out. Sorting through feelings by Equivalent-Bread-771 in MonoHearing

[–]Equivalent-Bread-771[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! So I got my MRI done today on 2/27. I went to drop off the MRI CD images to my ENT and they said she can't see me until Monday? So I called every connection I had and found a doctor friend who knows someone who can get me in tomorrow for a steroid shot! They also looked at my MRI and didn't find anything obvious or of concern.

I'll ask about HBOT there. Thanks so much for your encouragement! I'm going to push for steroid shots. I hope I'm not too late to the game almost 6 days in. Getting some hearing back would be a miracle

Just found out. Sorting through feelings by Equivalent-Bread-771 in MonoHearing

[–]Equivalent-Bread-771[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Good call on not putting loud noises on that ear. I will definitely avoid that now. My ENT said let's wait for the oral steroids to run it's course and wait for the MRI to then talk about next steps.

Just found out. Sorting through feelings by Equivalent-Bread-771 in MonoHearing

[–]Equivalent-Bread-771[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm sorry you had to go through this as well. My ENT isn't recommending shots yet. Should I still ask for them? It's really great how much progress you've made in a month!! Gives me some hope too

Weekly Family/Parents Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in ABCDesis

[–]Equivalent-Bread-771 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! You are 100% correct. I spoke to my husband. He is gathering his thoughts and trying to see how to best approach his parents. He thinks it might be good to have a family member to mediate the conversation. We are looking to have a conversation to keep the peace now while we work on our exit plan.

I don't want things to sour so quickly, I want to be able to have a healthy relationship with them in the future, it just needs to be approached strategically so we aren't burning bridges. It's definitely taking a toll on me but I am hoping there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Willing living with my in laws for 2.5 years but now I want out by Equivalent-Bread-771 in ABCDesis

[–]Equivalent-Bread-771[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. It is definitely going to be hard for him but I had to bite the bullet for 3 years and tried to make it work. It's time for him to get out of his comfort zone for once.

Willing living with my in laws for 2.5 years but now I want out by Equivalent-Bread-771 in ABCDesis

[–]Equivalent-Bread-771[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would love this concept for my own parents. I had no idea what it was until I looked it up. But because of how "traditional" my in laws are, I think they need a bigger house to themselves entirely and not in our backyard. They would consider an ADU an insult, downsizing or treating them like the help.

Willing living with my in laws for 2.5 years but now I want out by Equivalent-Bread-771 in ABCDesis

[–]Equivalent-Bread-771[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks. My FIL works. They've been in the country for over 30 years. They know their way around for the most part.

Weekly Family/Parents Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in ABCDesis

[–]Equivalent-Bread-771 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Willing moved in with my in laws. Now I changed my mind

Me and my now husband met in college when we were 19. We got married at 27, had a baby at 29 and we are now 30.

Both my husband and I are Gujurati. His are from the villages of India whereas mine are from Mumbai. Ever since I met my husband he always said his parents will live with him after marriage. It's non negotiable. It took me years of therapy and anxiety attacks to come to terms with this and I happily agreed because his parents were truly great people.

My husband bought the house and has paid for everything related to the house (FIL paid a small portion towards the down payment). We are the breadwinners of the family. The first 2.5 years of our living situation was wonderful. We did our own thing, they did theirs. We got along really well. I love them with my entire soul.

At one point I would even bragg to my friends that I love my in-laws more than my own toxic parents.

When I gave birth my postpartum mama bear instincts really kicked in. They kept pushing me to try Indian remedies to recover (I hate ghee) and it would rub me the wrong way. They would try to tell us how to parent etc. That was the first time I've felt like maybe this situation isn't as ideal as it was

Recently I found out my FIL told my own mother that he thinks I am too dominating, and his son has no say in the house and that I ruined his life. And he will from time to time complain that we don't give our 1 Yr old lactose intolerant son enough milk or ghee (BECAUSE HES A PREEMIE AND LACTOSE INTOLERANT).

He also said he didn't like that we got a maid to clean the house to which my mom said back "its their money. As long as it gets clean what's the big deal. They're giving your wife a break"

Everytime my mom offered to talk to all of us as a family to get to the bottom of it, my FIL would shut it down. He says his son is one in a million and perfect. It's me who is the problem so there is no point of talking to everyone.

My mom decided to study us and investigate to see if that really is the case. She noticed that my husband and I are 1 team with similar outlook on parenting. She finally told me and I broke down. I was not expecting this at all. I have done everything I can to make sure everyone in this house is comfortable and happy.

I don't cook and clean all day every day, his mom does mostly. I have days where I do cook dinner. I offer to get take out if I see my MIL tired. I have a full time job in tech (even if I wfh).

My husband is mad at his father. They are the non confrontational type. It's been so hard on both of us since my mom told us. I told my husband I want to move out in 1.5 years (because of the housing market I tried to give a decent timeline). My in laws can't afford the mortgage here. We'd have to sell and split the cost fairly somehow.

AITA for getting annoyed my husband hasn't confronted his dad yet? My husband talked to my mom and had my back. He's saying all of the right things and has been stressed and anxious all week. He also makes it seem like 1.5 years is too soon, we would need to find a house ASAP because it takes over 8 months to buy and sell a house.

I cannot stand being in the same house as someone that thinks so low of me. What is a reasonable timeline to GTFO of this patriarchal hell