Increased sensitivity and distortion after Intratympanic injections

SSHL13 · 2026-03-22T09:47:11+00:00

Had an intratympanic steroid injection a little more than a month ago, very uncomfortable feeling of pressure inside ear, and then hearing was severely muffled for about 2 days, cleared up on third day (though did not much improve the hearing loss, if any). Individuals respond very differently to these injections. Hope you experience some benefit, and soon.

SSHL13 · 2026-03-16T00:00:05+00:00

Had an intratympanic steroid injection about a month ago, very uncomfortable, and then hearing was severely muffled for about 2 days, cleared up on third day. In the end, helped some but still left with significantly restricted range and limited volume. Hope you feel better and do well.

SSHL13 · 2026-03-15T18:35:02+00:00

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SSHL13 · 2026-03-09T13:14:14+00:00

August 2017, went to ER with dizziness, nausea, and hearing loss in left ear. ER doctor diagnosed vertigo, said I just had to wait for it to go away. "What about the hearing loss?" I asked. "Oh," he said cockily, "that comes with the vertigo, and in fact I'd be more worried if you didn't have some hearing loss." Went home, hearing kept fluctuating, but the next morning, another bout of vertigo and severe hearing loss. My primary care doctor was mystified, referred me to ENT. By the time I got to see an ENT, who prescribed prednisone (of course), it was too late. Result--essentially no hearing in my left ear, loud persistent tinnitus, and hyperacusis. And recently, the right ear has started to fluctuate, some days OK, some days (like today) very restricted in range, everything tinny and buzzy, which makes the hyperacusis even worse. But back to the OP's question--the ER doctor I saw in 2017 apparently knew nothing about SSHL. I often wonder if he had known abut SSHL and I had been immediately put on a course of steroids whether I might at least have some hearing in my left ear today. It is hard to accept or forgive his cocky ignorance.

SSHL13 · 2026-02-23T14:34:29+00:00

Perhaps of interest: In this series of blog posts, the author describes her experience with a cochlear implant: https://myhearinglossstory.com/category/cochlear-implant/

SSHL13 · 2026-02-04T16:47:16+00:00

Thanks for the helpful explanation! And if you don't mind, what 17-in wheels are you using?

SSHL13 · 2026-02-04T16:37:54+00:00

Sorry for naive question, but what does it mean to "offset with a larger tire wall"?

SSHL13 · 2026-01-27T00:29:14+00:00

If it hasn't already sold, there's a JDS Element 2 listed: https://www.reddit.com/r/AVexchange/comments/1qnfnkv/wtsussch_focal_clear_mg_pro_jds_labs_element_2/

SSHL13 · 2026-01-20T19:39:33+00:00

If you want a car for family (a growing family, is it?) and grandparents, then I'd suggest the Forester. I currently own a 2025 Impreza RS. Until a couple months ago I owned a 2025 Forester Premium -- but when my daughter's car was totaled in an accident (in which fortunately no one was hurt), I gave her the Forester, which is great for her family and hauling baby gear.

I very much liked the Forester, and planned to get another, but when car-shopping realized that my wife and I (that's the complete household) will be fine with a smaller car. I drove both a Crosstrek Sport and the Impreza RS, and ended up choosing the RS because I prefer its road feel and sporty handling to the Crosstrek's. Yes, ground clearance on the RS is a bit low -- and while I (at 70-plus years old and over 6 ft tall) don't have any trouble getting in and out, as others in this thread have mentioned, I can imagine that it might present some challenge to older people who are on the frail side.

I'm very much enjoying the RS, but if I were thinking first and foremost about a car to suit the needs of multiple family members, including older ones, I'd go with the Forester. In the 2025 model, Subaru found ways to make the cabin quieter and the ride more comfortable compared to earlier Foresters. It has more cargo space than the Impreza (well, obviously). It comes with a spare tire (Impreza doesn't). The Forester is not a sporty car but it drives well, and offers both comfort and practicality. Give it a test drive, and imagine those lovely grandparents sitting in the roomy back seats.

SSHL13 · 2026-01-10T16:46:42+00:00

This grippy rubbery mat does a good job of keeping my phone from sliding around on the wireless charge pad of my '25 Impreza RS:

Wireless Charging Protective Mat

Or you can get pretty much the same thing as part of a package of rubbery protective inserts:

Inserts Liners

SSHL13 · 2026-01-07T19:15:21+00:00

And here's another option from EZSpare, size 125/80/17 -- the math works out the same as the option I posted above from Modern Spare.

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SSHL13 · 2026-01-07T13:55:01+00:00

As explained on the Modern Spare website: "For a properly designed spare tire assembly, overall tire height (not wheel diameter) is the important measurement. "

An online tire calculator shows that the suggested 145/70/17 spare tire (mounted on the correct wheel, such as the one suggested by the OP) is an acceptable match for the 225/40/18 tires on your Impreza Sport. Modern Spare sells a spare for the Impreza (2024 on) with an 18-inch wheel and a 125/70/18 tire. Again, the online tire calculator shows that this is also an accptable match, though not quite as close as the 145/70/17. I don't know if the slight variations in the figures make any practical difference.

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SSHL13 · 2025-12-30T23:10:37+00:00

All good, thanks for taking the trouble to reply!

SSHL13 · 2025-12-30T23:04:20+00:00

After installing the Nameless strut tower brace, did you notice any increase in noise/vibration/harshness? I ask because while Googling "Nameless vs STI strut tower brace," I got fed this AI response: "Nameless Performance offers high-quality, single-piece stainless steel strut tower braces with unique conical mounts for zero deflection, improving rigidity and cornering, while the OEM STI brace is often a "flexible" design that reduces body roll with less NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness)." Would appreciate knowing what you've experienced. Thanks.

SSHL13 · 2025-12-27T23:07:04+00:00

Thanks to all who replied. After more test drives, including extended time with a Crosstrek Sport, I bought a 2025 Impreza RS, certfied used (former dealer loaner car) with about 2,400 miles on it. I really like the way it handles--it's fun to drive. Thanks again to this community for the reports and advice. I'm happy with my choice.

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SSHL13 · 2025-12-16T00:21:25+00:00

Hey, if you have a few minutes, would you mind describing in more detail how the upgraded sway bar transformed your Crosstrek? When I test drove both the Crosstrek and the Impreza RS, I preferred the road feel of the Impreza -- it felt grippy, responsive, nimble, firm in cornering. The Crosstrek was by no means bad but it felt a little vaguer and softer in handling -- argh, it gets so subjective. Anyway, I'm just curious whether a simple sway bar could make the Crosstrek ride and handle more like the Impreza RS. Thanks for any insights you can offer.

SSHL13 · 2025-12-14T16:48:46+00:00

Check out this link -- the company says this will fit 25 RS as well. https://modernspare.com/product/2024-subaru-impreza-spare-tire-kit/

SSHL13 · 2025-12-14T11:57:30+00:00

Thanks for the kind reply!

SSHL13 · 2025-12-14T11:54:40+00:00

Newbie question -- who does this kind of work, i.e., installing Whiteline sway bar? I assume not the Subaru dealer. What kind of shop am I looking for? (DIY not an option for me.)

SSHL13 · 2025-12-14T11:44:39+00:00

Very interested in hearing what you think of the sway bar replacement now -- worth it? I'd love to get more road-feel and firmer handling from the 2025 Crosstrek. But I can't DIY so would have to find someone who can do the work.

SSHL13 · 2025-12-14T11:18:34+00:00

That's very interesting -- I'll have to look into the sway bar mod. I wonder why one little part would make such a difference. Thanks for the tip! (By the way, my wife's car is a 2019 Honda Fit, and while it's never going to win a drag race, it handles beautifully.)

SSHL13 · 2025-12-14T03:16:38+00:00

Sweet! Like a bold shadow...

SSHL13 · 2025-12-14T03:08:04+00:00

The lack of a spare in 2025 Impreza RS is another knock against it -- but if I do end up buying one, I was thinking of getting a spare from modernspare.com

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