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Just wondering if tinnitus is always a precursor to hearing problems. Mine seems to be more persistent and no longer goes away after the 3rd Cisplatin infusion.

For anyone who has lost hearing to any extent, did you experience tinnitus before that happened or are these 2 side effects unrelated?

Thanks all.

Andrew

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  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
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    Hi Andrew
    For me I had tinnitus after my treatment, it would come and go sometimes last all day other times just come for a little stay to say hello and leave. I am about 85% deaf in my Right ear and 90% deaf in my Left ear and still now and then have tinnitus come back just to mess up my day. Also remember I been radiated twice and had Chemo once, so anything I have should not be the same for you.

    Wishing you well
    Hondo
  • pattyanny
    pattyanny Member Posts: 544
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    Hi Andrew
    Sorry to hear about your tinnitus. I had cisplatin and have continuous tinnitus, and hearing loss. Some days worse than others, and in crowds it is more difficult to hear conversations with the noise level. I also have hearing loss in both ears, as Hondo does, but Drs say a hearing aid would help. As Hondo says - everyone is different, so this side effect may pass for you, and I hope it does.I have to look on the bright side - I am still here!
    Wishing you continued healing.
    Love & Prayers, Patty
  • pattyanny
    pattyanny Member Posts: 544
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    Hi Andrew
    Sorry to hear about your tinnitus. I had cisplatin and have continuous tinnitus, and hearing loss. Some days worse than others, and in crowds it is more difficult to hear conversations with the noise level. I also have hearing loss in both ears, as Hondo does, but Drs say a hearing aid would help. As Hondo says - everyone is different, so this side effect may pass for you, and I hope it does.I have to look on the bright side - I am still here!
    Wishing you continued healing.
    Love & Prayers, Patty

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