RE: [Harp-L] Subject: Sudden Hearing Loss - a possible help/cure?

["Dennis Alters, MD" <dennisaltersmd@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I was not impressed with the results of high dose Vitamin E and Antioxidants
for my sudden hearing loss. Steroids helped plus decongestants like Sudafed.
Of course see an ENT specialist and a Dr. of Audiology. The use of
protective hearing devices is mandatory.

And Elizabeth those suggestions for laughter, sex, blood vessel dilation
have a basis on brain scan and research articles. Music also is good for the
brain. There is a wonderful course started at Harvard Medical School called
Mindfulness. It is research proven and is a blending of yoga and meditation.
I highly recommend it.

Regards,

Doc

Dennis B. Alters, MD
Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Diplomate, American Board of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
> -----Original Message-----
> From: EGS1217@xxxxxxx [mailto:EGS1217@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 9:44 AM
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [Harp-L] Subject: Sudden Hearing Loss - a possible help/cure?
> 
> Not sure this will work for anyone with tinnitus brought on by high sound
> decibels as was recently discussed here, but I found it interesting and
thought
> I'd toss it out there just for information:
> 
> July 21 Health Tips
> "Vitamin E may help restore hearing
> 
> Israeli scientists  say early study results show vitamin E may restore
sudden
> onset  hearing loss of unknown origin or idiopathic sudden hearing loss.
The
> findings, presented at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and
Neck
> Surgery Foundation annual meeting, suggest  further research may reveal
the
> role of antioxidants in the  prevention and restoration of hearing loss.
Each
> year, some 4,000  Americans report the onset of sudden hearing loss.
Causes
> include
> infectious diseases, circulatory disorders,  traumatic injuries and
> immunologic,
> toxic, metabolic and neurological sources. However, the cause of SHL  can
> only
> be identified in 10 percent to 15 percent of patients,  the remainder of
> cases,
> which have no obvious cause, are termed idiopathic sudden hearing  loss.
> About two-thirds of these patients recover without treatment within  days.
"
> 
> .....well there was this too - but I'm not sure how it relates.  (Only
> reporting mind you, not suggesting. <g>):
>  -- Maintain a good sense of humor. Laughter helps keep blood  vessels
> dilated and protects against heart attacks.   -- Have sex  frequently.
Studies
> indicate sexual activity might help prolong life,  as well as prevent
colds,
> depression and heart  disease.
> 
> Elizabeth
> 
> 
> 
>