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I am deaf in my left ear
Jazzguitar
Community member Posts: 180 Courageous
It's a problem as I am a musician. Where can I can I get help? I live in Whitleigh Plymouth Devon. Neville
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@Jazzguitar
You could ask your GP to refer you to a specialist ENT unit preferably at a teaching hospital. -
Hi @Jazzguitar
Yes, I agree, your first step is to ask your GP to refer you to your local audiology or ENT clinic. They’ll check your ears for any obvious causes (such as wax), do some hearing tests for you and if needed arrange further tests (such as an MRI scan of the inner ears). They can also discuss options with you for managing the hearing loss if needed.
Good luck
Vicki
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Thank you for your reply. I am in Plymouth Devon. I guess Derriford Hospital may have an audiology clinic? Neville
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Hi @Jazzguitar
Yes they do. You can find further information on their services and the different places they have clinics here https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/audiology-why-choose-us
All the best
Vicki -
Many thanks. I will forward that to my GP Surgery. Neville in Whitleigh Plymouth Devon
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