Tinnitus and hearing restoration after gamma knife surgery

[Tbanis2463]

I am having gamma knife surgery in about a week.  I have a constant ringing in my left ear.  I am just curious what to expect from the outcome of gamma knife surgery.  Did anyone notice a change in either hearing or tinnitus after gamma knife treatment?  Was the effect immediate or gradual?
What I would also like to know is if hearing is preserved to some degree, when would be a good time to check out for a hearing aid?  Should I wait a period of time before considering?
Did anyone get a tinnitus mask after gamma knife surgery and does it help?  Thanks for any input

[TJ]

First I will say that I did not have gamma knife.  But I did have cyberknife radiation which is very similar.  And yes my tinnitus has gotten worse from the radiation treatment.  But I have also seen some post that the person says theirs has gone away.  So each person will have different results from the procedure.

Hopefully yours will get better.

TJ
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[PaulW]

I had mild tinnitus. I had single session cyberknife. Tinnitus got much worse and has now gone completely.
It took about 13 months post ck before it went away. Hearing remains good..

[JWW]

I had SRS (single session, like gama knife) on July 31, 2012. I have mild tinnitus now, not sure if I had any tinnitus before or was just use to it. My hearing is excellent. No dizziness or balance issues.
I hope the tinnitus will go away over time.....but hey, no complaints here!

JW

[Tbanis2463]

So tinnitus and hearing ability fluctuates back and forth for a period of time while the radiation is taking effect?