Loss of hearing in my left ear. - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Blasphemy. · 03-26-2005, 05:14 AM

For the past week, i've come down with this brutal cold where I've been doing nothing but coughing. Recently it feels like my left sinus has been in a lot of pain and because of it the whole left side of my face has been all messed up. The left side of my teeth being numb, my face hurting, my temple having a headache, and my ear being almost deaf, and in a incredible amount of pain.

Has anybody had this, or know what is wrong? I am in too much pain to sleep and it is really awkward. Does anybody have any knowledge on this? I'll guess i'll stay awake hoping someone will reply quickly.

Rodney · 03-26-2005, 06:14 AM

I'm no expert, but it sounds like the worst sinus infection that there is, with infection also spreading to your ear. Sinus infections can occur as a side effect of a very bad cold or the flu.

Get to a doctor ASAP, an urgent-care clinic if nothing else is available. I'm not an expert, but it sounds like you need antibiotics if you want this to get better in a reasonable amount of time. Otherwise, it could drag on for weeks, or worse.

superiorrain · 03-26-2005, 06:29 AM

I know that if you have an infection in your gums under the teeth, like at the root of a tooth then this will cause you to have some deafness in your ear (true story, i had this, bitch to get rid of it to). If this is the case then doctor or dentist is the only way to go. Having a cold or flu at the sametime may have just allowed this to present itself, but if you have otherwise always had good teeth then this is unlikely to be an explination. Seriously see a doctor, if its been a week and has just gotten worse then doesn't look like it would cure on its own.

Charlatan · 03-26-2005, 06:52 AM

Pardon me?

Manuel Hong · 03-26-2005, 07:34 AM

You need strong antobiotics! Go to a clinic, pronto!

03-26-2005, 05:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
Blasphemy. Tilted	Loss of hearing in my left ear. For the past week, i've come down with this brutal cold where I've been doing nothing but coughing. Recently it feels like my left sinus has been in a lot of pain and because of it the whole left side of my face has been all messed up. The left side of my teeth being numb, my face hurting, my temple having a headache, and my ear being almost deaf, and in a incredible amount of pain. Has anybody had this, or know what is wrong? I am in too much pain to sleep and it is really awkward. Does anybody have any knowledge on this? I'll guess i'll stay awake hoping someone will reply quickly.

03-26-2005, 06:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
superiorrain Psycho Location: London	I know that if you have an infection in your gums under the teeth, like at the root of a tooth then this will cause you to have some deafness in your ear (true story, i had this, bitch to get rid of it to). If this is the case then doctor or dentist is the only way to go. Having a cold or flu at the sametime may have just allowed this to present itself, but if you have otherwise always had good teeth then this is unlikely to be an explination. Seriously see a doctor, if its been a week and has just gotten worse then doesn't look like it would cure on its own. __________________ "The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible." - Arthur C. Clarke

03-26-2005, 06:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	Pardon me? __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

03-26-2005, 07:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Manuel Hong Addict Location: Land of the puny, wimpy states	You need strong antobiotics! Go to a clinic, pronto! __________________ Believe nothing, even if I tell it to you, unless it meets with your own good common sense and experience. - Siddhartha Gautama (The Buddha)

03-26-2005, 06:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rodney Observant Ruminant Location: Rich Wannabe Hippie Town	I'm no expert, but it sounds like the worst sinus infection that there is, with infection also spreading to your ear. Sinus infections can occur as a side effect of a very bad cold or the flu. Get to a doctor ASAP, an urgent-care clinic if nothing else is available. I'm not an expert, but it sounds like you need antibiotics if you want this to get better in a reasonable amount of time. Otherwise, it could drag on for weeks, or worse.