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Physicians / Suggestions on where to get gamma knife treatment
« Last post by Mulberry56 on October 07, 2025, 02:26:38 PM »
Good afternoon,
Trying to determine the best place to have a gamma knife treatment.
Live in Buffalo ny, wondering about Cleveland Clinic vs Roswell .
Anyone with experience at either facility?
Thank you!
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Hearing Issues / Hearing aids vs. Airpods
« Last post by cjd on October 06, 2025, 09:45:56 AM »
I lost total hearing in my left ear due to my AN surgery a couple years ago and have a hearing aid in my right ear with a cross-over in my left.  Like a lot of folks, I have trouble hearing well in bars and restaurants, crowded places, etc.  Even with the hearing aids I struggle with these social situations.

I've heard from a couple people that Airpod 2's (and maybe 3's?) are excellent at helping with clarifying voices in these settings.  My question is are these actually better than hearing aids?  Does anyone have any experiences comparing the two?
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Inquiries / Re: Bells Palsy and acoustic neuroma
« Last post by seagullbiat on October 06, 2025, 08:53:08 AM »
In your particular case, a direct cause-and-effect relationship is highly unlikely. The unilateral Bell's palsy and the contralateral acoustic neuroma clearly represent two separate, unrelated events. If the acoustic neuroma were the cause of the palsy, both events would almost certainly have occurred on the same side. The ten-year gap also suggests different causes. Bell's palsy is often attributed to a viral inflammation of the facial nerve.
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Inquiries / Re: Bells Palsy and acoustic neuroma
« Last post by destructionmuesli on October 03, 2025, 10:15:04 PM »
I had Bell’s Palsy too—mine was on the left side and lasted about 6 weeks. No acoustic neuroma in my case, but I’ve definitely seen a few folks mention both conditions in the forums over the years.
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AN Issues / Anxiety and AN dizziness -article
« Last post by mwatto on October 02, 2025, 08:00:20 PM »
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/fullarticle/2839530?guestAccessKey=aa803a9d-f934-4dab-b140-9924cd8ac6fc&utm_medium=email&utm_source=postup_jn&utm_campaign=article_alert-jamaotolaryngology&utm_content=olf-tfl_&utm_term=100225
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Balance Issues / Article on dizziness and AN
« Last post by mwatto on October 02, 2025, 07:59:00 PM »
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/fullarticle/2839530?guestAccessKey=aa803a9d-f934-4dab-b140-9924cd8ac6fc&utm_medium=email&utm_source=postup_jn&utm_campaign=article_alert-jamaotolaryngology&utm_content=olf-tfl_&utm_term=100225
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Inquiries / Bells Palsy and acoustic neuroma
« Last post by cjd on October 02, 2025, 11:48:03 AM »
Has anyone ever heard of a relationship between Bell's Palsy and acoustic neuroma?  Just curious really. 

I had Bell's Palsy on the right side of my face about 13-14 years ago, which lasted a couple of months.  Then ten years later I was diagnosed with acoustic neuroma in my left ear which I had removed in 2023.  Just wondering if anyone else had a similar experience or maybe it's just random coincidence.
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Inquiries / Re: Safe pain relief?
« Last post by trialferret on October 02, 2025, 03:48:57 AM »
Voltaren gel should work also, so perhaps ask (you can also obtain a physio gel at the pharmacy). Warm pads, massage, and infrared therapy may be beneficial.
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Hearing Issues / Re: Pitch Changes and Musicians
« Last post by cjd on September 30, 2025, 10:05:49 AM »
Wow, I thought I was the only one with this problem.  Comforting to hear I'm not alone, although sorry to hear others are struggling with this as well.  I mainly play bass, piano and drums as well as sing and am still trying to adjust after having my surgery 2+ years ago.
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Balance Issues / Travel Sickness long drives
« Last post by Denis74 on September 29, 2025, 12:56:36 PM »
Hello all,
I had a 1 inch schwannoma removed 10 years ago (time flies).
I was wandering if anyone else suffers from terrible travel sickness after long drives? This is something I never experienced pre-op, but in last few years when we have had car travel holidays with our dog I have experienced really bad sickness, feels like I am suffering (confusion, dizziness, cold sweats, etc) it is so bad and it leaves me exhausted for a day or two afterwards.
I can see nothing in academic studies saying this is a potential side effect of loosing a balance nerve but was wandering if it was related.

Anyone else get post-op car sickness after long journeys?

Thanks,
Den
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