Regaining hearing after 24 years??

[GigiT825]

When I was 4 years old I had surgery to place rubes in both ears. Due to complications I lost almost all hearing in my right ear. For 24 years I have only heard muffled noises in that ear. Doctors suggested hearing aids but I wasn't comfortable with them since I have great hearing in my other. Four nights ago I was watching TV and noticed the sound seemed usually loud and was bothering my right ear. This continued the following day and my hearing in my good ear sounded muffled. The next morning my hearing seemed almost back to my normal, except I can hear out of my previously non-hearing ear. It isn't great but my overall hearing is better and I can hear very clearly out of headphones in my right ear. Which I have never been able to before. Is it even possible to regain hearing after such a long time? And is it possible my hearing will go away as quickly as it came back?

[SNH79]

Hi, really sorry but I do not have any answers for you, only more questions!
I have been mostly deaf in one ear since an ear infection when I was 13 (nearly 25 years now). I also had grommets (tubes) etc and a hearing aid which I never used - I just muddled on through by sitting with my poor ear facing a wall, watching mouths etc.
In the past 25 years my hearing has temporarily returned twice. The first instance was for about 5mins; the second was for about 30hrs. On both occasions it freaked me out I can tell you!
I just wanted to ask if you have had any developments in your hearing? I am intrigued as to whether it is possible to regain your hearing permanently after such a long time?Currently I am experiencing popping sensations in my poor ear whenever I swallow and more frequent 'startling' audio sensations from my left side. Just want to know if it is worth returning to a specialist after all these years.