Hi
I had 6 sessons Carbotaxol Aug - Nov last year and 25 sessions of external radiotherapy this Jan. This may not be related at all but I'm now have a referral for pos Meniere's Disease as having bad Tinnitus with some hearing loss plus occasional vertigo and nausea. I did have some symptoms before my cancer diagnosis going back to 2017 and it was put down to bad Labyrinthitis and pos menopause symptoms but it's worsened since my treatment. I am waiting for a hearing test and an ENT appointment which have been told could be some time off. At moment I have constant whoosing/buzzing sound and almost complete hearing loss in my left ear (the loss only has started in last 2 weeks). In my right ear there is also Tinnitus at a lower pitch. I saw the GP 5 weeks ago who prescribed me Betahistine tabs that are supposed to help with the inner ear fluid and anti-sickness/Vertigo meds to take when required. The Betahistine has not made any difference as yet. This issue is far worse now since finishing the cancer treatment and I am curious if anyone else has had issues after Chemo.
Many thanks
Hi MsViva
I am sorry to hear that you are having some problems with tinnitus, hearing loss and occasional vertigo and nausea.
Tinnitus/hearing changes can be a side effect of carbo taxol so you have done the right thing in getting checked. I am not sure about Meniere's Disease but from my understanding and experience having chemo can trigger/worsen existing issues in some people. Hopefully the consultant will be able to help.
One thing I experienced was a bit of dizziness post chemo and I wonder whether it was due to hair loss- within the ears- as I believe that the hairs in our ears help with balance.
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If it would help, perhaps give the Support Line a call and ask one of the nurses. They would know a bit more about hearing changes post chemo. I did have some tinnitus, but it passed fairly quickly. I also had some nausea after the radiotherapy for some time.
There are some links here that might be helpful............
Hope this helps
Jane
