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by Jack000 2866 days ago
edit: if this was recent, you should see an audiologist immediately. Google SSNHL.

it happened to me last month. Hearing hasnt returned after 6 weeks, so it's looking like permanent deafness.

The clinic I went to thought it might be an ear infection and gave me antibiotics. Didn't start the steroids until 8 days in. The audiologist said the effective treatment period for SSNHL is 2-4 weeks, with best results within 48 hours.