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Title: Does hearing ever improve after surgery?
Post by: arcteryx on June 16, 2006, 08:30:36 pm

I had perfect pre-surgery hearing and am completely deaf in the AN ear now. The surgeons said they left the nerve intact and had a positive ABR response during the entire procedure, but still no luck.

Did anybody ever lose hearing during surgery only to regain some at a later time?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Does hearing ever improve after surgery?
Post by: Static on June 16, 2006, 08:35:27 pm

One of my initial symptoms was hearing loss and I expected to lose my hearing which I did.  I was told the tinnitus would lessen with time but guess what?  Anyway, everyone is different, maybe more time is needed.  Hope things work out for you!

Title: Re: Does hearing ever improve after surgery?
Post by: staypoz on June 17, 2006, 01:50:50 pm

My hearing did improve cconsiderably from the first post-op checkup to the 6 month checkup.  Hope you have the same experience!   

Title: Re: Does hearing ever improve after surgery?
Post by: wind6 on June 17, 2006, 03:35:42 pm

Mine was improving too. It was looking great for me until my recent reoccurance. I now have lost a little ground. I do have enough that the doctors believe I am a good canidate for a hearing aid. As I understand this,if the hearing is totally lost then devices like Baha can be helpful. Since I have some low-frequency hearing then a standard hearing aid should help. I am wondering about this newly acquired hummmmmmmmmmmmmm in my ear tho. Its about to get on my last nerve! ::)