I suddenly experienced unilateral hearing loss one morning. I attended a private clinic to check that there was no wax and they did a number of tests and the recommended that I needed to see my GP urgently for high dose steroids. I contacted Loch Leven Health Centre who asked me to send the results of the tests through. This I did. In the meantime, Dr Frew looked up the NICE Guidelines then phoned the ENT Department at Ninewells Hospital who agreed that steroids were required and recommended dose and duration. They want a follow-up appointment in two weeks so Dr Frew then emailed a referral as well as sending one by post.
Thanks to the Auchterarder Hearing Clinic and Dr Frew's rapid intervention during a busy afternoon at the surgery, my hearing has already improved after two doses and I hope further damage has been prevented.
People in the NHS so rarely get praise but Dr Frew and her team deserve it for their rapid and excellent response. Thank you
"My hearing loss"
About: General practices in Tayside General practices in Tayside Ninewells Hospital / Ear, Nose & Throat Ninewells Hospital Ear, Nose & Throat DD1 9SY
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