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Birdcrazy:
Yes Susan, I would really appreciate a copy of your poem "My Comfort". Please email it to me. Thanks in advance.
Tammy Tucker:
Hi Susan ,
My hearing issue started with ringing in the ears . When I asked my primary Dr if there was anything for that he said no , so I just figured it was a side effect of my medications and just lived with it . Early last year I noticed that my hearing was going in my right ear , Told my primary Dr , referred me to a specialist , took the hearing test , normal in left ear , about half gone in right ear .. Had to have a CT scan . Diagnosis > a small acoustic neuronoma brain tumor (Not cancerous) that occurs right at the ear drum causing hearing loss .. After discussing all the possible treatments , since I have no other symptoms but the hearing loss , just going to watch it and wait and see . They are slow growing and Dr said a CT scan every year to year and a half would be enough to keep an eye on it ... I bought one of the hearing amplifiers thats rechargeable for $19.95 and it works great for watching tv and when I wear it out in public ..
Susan Mouw:
Oh my gosh, Tammy! That had to be scary!
I've adapted to the hearing loss - now if I could just get everyone else trained to speak up or speak into my left ear. lol The hardest part is watching TV - I have to turn the volume up so high, the walls vibrate. (that might be just a teeny exaggeration ;) )
I hope you continue to do well and that tumor stops growing.
Susan Mouw:
Update on my right ear. Since it is still leaking after almost a year, the Dr has ordered a CT scan for this Friday. My right eardrum is now not vibrating at all and he doesn't know why. So, keeping my fingers crossed for a simple solution.
Birdcrazy:
You're in our prayers, keep us posted Susan.
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