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.