ISSNHL - Idopathic Sudden Sensorineural Healing Loss
I woke up with no hearing in my right ear a week ago (5/3). Odds for recovery are not in my favor according to the doc. I am on anti-virals and 80mg prednisone (lovely mood swings going on).
I have another appt in 2 days to see if any progress has been made. Then we will decide if I will get a shot in my ear drum, a tube in my ear, or shift toward "rehabilitation" (hearing aids, implants, etc).
I am sad and scared. 
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After researching it, there was such conflicting information over whether they worked at all, and since in my case it was almost certain not to come back (based on statistics of people with sudden profound loss and vertigo), that I decided it wasn't worth the risk.
Have you tried vestibular therapy for your vertigo? I only got vertigo when laying down on my bad ear. I went to a Physical Therapist with certification in vestibular therapy, and she helped me with exercises that trigger it, and repetitions until the movements stopped triggering it. It reduced it a lot, and now when I get it, it is much milder and passes quickly. She said it may increase again later, but I can even do the exercises on my own if I prefer not to come see her for more visits.
Curious - Why do you only wear the hearing aids at certain times? I was wondering if you wore them more consistently maybe the hypersensitivity and other symptoms you are dealing with could improve? (I have no knowledge about this. It's just a thought that came to my mind.)
I am sorry it has affected you so much. Have you thought about talking to a counselor about the mental/emotional effects it has had on you?
They need to be worn at all times, to allow the brain to adapt and discern the subtle differences between sound picked up by my good ear and the sound that the microphone picks up for my right ear. Once your brain figures it out, it starts to feel like you can actually hear again and the directional hearing loss is somewhat compensated for.
I don't wear them all the time because I live alone and don't think about it. I need to remember your suggestion and put them on when the hypersensitivity and brain zaps get out of control; usually at night, when I'm tired. I never really thought about it but it makes sense that they might help.
I'm going to try to start wearing them all the time for awhile, to see what happens. It'll probably take some time to get into the habit but I really think your suggestion is a good one, so I'll be giving it my best shot.
I'm also dealing with vision problems, since losing my hearing, so the hearing aids won't be a panacea.
I tried therapy. I'm gonna' need a better therapist. 
Thanks, Lisa. I'll let you know if the hearing aids make a difference in the hypersensitivity. I think it's called "recruitment." If they help, I'll probably never take them off again.
TYY
Take care 