Can You Hear Me Now? Sudden Hearing Loss and Diabetes
Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2009
by Mark Parsec
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Those at SearchWarp who are familiar with my wife's medical condition know that she has had her share of challenges. Her struggle with diabetes for the last 33 years has left her frail of body. She is, however, courageous of spirit and a woman whom I truly admire and love.
Just over a week ago, Michelle had surgery to repair a bone in her arm which she broke a year ago. She had to have bone taken from her hip and graphed into her arm. As if the pain associated with the medical procedure was not enough, we woke up this morning only to discover what may be a greater obstacle and challenge for her.
This morning, much to our horror, we discovered that my wife had completely lost her hearing. At first, she thought I was teasing her... moving my mouth but not talking. However, after about an hour of this, and pointing out that she could neither hear the television nor cars passing on the street, she seemed to acknowledge that she had, indeed, lost her hearing. She is scared.
Sudden hearing loss is not uncommon with diabetes. In fact, a 2008 article in the Annals of Medical Science has produced evidence that indicates diabetics are more likely to experience hearing loss than those without the disease.
We will be going to the doctor's office today, to have her checked. Sudden hearing loss is considered a medical emergency and should be treated promptly to prevent permanent damage.
In the meantime, I have been pondering what life will be like for both her and I if she should not recover her hearing. I can't imagine what that would be like. To never again hear the song of birds, the leaves rustling in the trees, the laughter of children, music, or the voice of your loved one.
Please keep Michelle in your prayers.
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)Hey brother, we'll be praying for her.Hi Bruce,Thank you for your continued prayers.Blessings,Mark
Mark,Both of you will be in my prayers.JDThank you, JD. We appreciate your prayers.Mark
Praying with you both for sure! MarijoThank you very much, Marijo. I'll keep you posted. We should know by tomorrow how she is doing.Mark
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