Questions

Here is a list of questions that I had for my Neurotologist appointment.

- Will the tinnitus (ringing of the ear) go away?
Yes, the tinnitus will eventually go away.  The tinnitus is basically the signal your neurons are sending to your brain.  Since there is no noise that can be processed anymore, the brain still gets signals.

- Will the aural pressure subside?
Yes, the pressure will go away and the ear will feel normal. 

- Can I travel on an airplane?
Yes, since there is no infection or damage to the inner ear.  Increase in pressure due to the airplane should not cause any discomfort/pain.

- Will the disequilibrium stop and how long does it take?
Yes, the brain is an amazing organ.  The brain will retrain the body and adjust to the lack of inner ear disequilibrium.  This process is fast as in a couple of days you should see improvements (I saw a huge difference in one weeks time)

- How will I know if I get my hearing back? Does it happen gradually or all of a sudden?
Most people describe as a relief in the symptoms and it happens usually as quick as when they lost their hearing.

- Can I start exercising?
Yes, it is encouraged to start doing some physical activity in order to train your brain on how to adapt to a specific activity.

Disclaimer:  Always consult with your doctor before doing any activity, your condition might be different than mine.