I, too, had the classic symptoms of SSHL after waking up 3 days ago to sudden deafness in my right ear.
I do not have vertigo or dizziness problems, just the deafness.
On that day, I did my usual proactive research so I was not at all shocked when the very next day my ENT diagnosed with SSHL. All of the research I have done myself leads me to believe that recovery (partial or full) is so hit and miss even with extremely prompt treatment with everything that has already been mentioned before. My ENT also indicated to me there is no conclusive evidence that steroid treatment, in any form, is beneficial or not. Either way, he gave me a 50/50% chance of regaining any hearing.
However, I did opt for the oral Prednisone treatment as he suggested. After countless hours of researching, I am now left wondering if what he prescribed is the correct dosage. This is how it was prescribed for me on a tapering schedule which I began on day 3 of the onset of SSHL:
10mg Prednisone taken in this way:
Day 1 through day 4 - 1 tablet 3 times a day for 4 days=30 mg/day
Day 5 through day 8 - 1 tablet 2 times a day for 4 days= 20 mg/day
Day 9 through day 12 - 1 tablet a day for 4 days=10 mg/day
Day 13 1/2 tablet for 4 days=.5 mg/day
Total 16 day treatment.
The doctor was concerned for me to take steroids because I suffer from panic/anxiety and have a lot of digestive issues. I am wondering if this is an adequate dosage or if he gave me less than normal due to my other conditions?
I have read over and over that 60 mg/daily is what's is typically prescribed, however, I'm not clear if that is a tapering schedule or not.
Finally, with regard to tympanic injections:
I have read horror stories on how painful they are, i.e., feeling like acid being poured into the ear and then also people began symptoms of vertigo, something I am not willing to live with having had that once many, many years ago.
Is this advisable?
It's so upsetting to me that I am currently away from Maryland where I believe the best medical care is provided.
Unfortunately, I am currently in South Florida where medical care is the worst!
Any help/advise that you can provide with regard to the Prednisone dosage I am on to advising me of any centers or doctors to see will be greatly appreciated!