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Hearing loss in right ear with constant tinnitus caused by herniated cervical disc??

I just had a cervical MRI for numbness/pain in shoulder, head, neck and arms with dull headaches being a more common thing these days.
After getting my results, I have read that some nerves can effect your hearing and my hearing has been getting bad for a while now but the past 6 months it seems to have sped up with the loss.  I also have an occasional "clicking/ticking" sound that happens makes me think of Morse code.

My MRI results are below.  My PM sent me for the test but I am planning on seeing a neuro doctor.  Has anyone out there had anything similar from herniated discs?


MRI -  Examination demonstrates slight reversal of the normal cervical lordosis.  No evidence of fracture,  dislocation,  or bone destruction.   The facet joints demonstrate mortal alignment.

C 2-3 level, a central subligamentous disc herniation is noted with thecal sac compression

C 3-4 level, annular bulging is noted with thecal sac compression

C 4-5 level, and disc osteophyte complex is noted superimposed upon annular bulging with thecal sac compression

C 5-6 level, and disc osteophyte complex is noted superimposed upon annular bulging with thecal sac compression and right foraminal stenosis

C 6-7 level, and central subligamentous disc herniation is noted with thecal sac compression
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