Hearing loss in both ears and tinnitus. A few years ago I was in the top 10% in hearing strength for my age. I am now about to turn 70, and I do a lot of lecturing. The audiologist I consulted told me that SLE (with which I was diagnosed at age 31) can cause hearing loss. She also said I should get hearing
aids as soon as possible, otherwise my ability to distinguish words would deteriorate. Others tell me that getting hearing aids too quickly result sin dependency and more hearing loss