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mindyandy

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ringing in non AN ear?
« on: October 22, 2007, 03:37:48 pm »
I have an AN on my right side. Today I have noticed occasional ringing on my left side???? My MRI last month showed nothing on my left side. The ringing was quick & didnt last long but noticable. Has this happened to anybody else????


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14mm dx 9/07. CK done Seattle  1 year MRI showed some shrinkage. 4 year MRI 2mm growth nothing conclusive. Trigminal nerve involvment Retrosigmoid Friedmand/Schwartz HEI March 7,2012

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Re: ringing in non AN ear?
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2007, 09:37:18 am »
Hi mindy,

I think if you look down the page a little you'll find a topic already disscusing this particular problem, I know it was me that asked the question, but just to let you know, yes I have on several occasions experianced this same ringing in the opposite ear.

hope the already running disscusion helps.

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diagnosed 4th Oct 07 with a 3cm left acoustic neuroma,
surgery 9th Nov 07, age 30 at time of surgery,
total hearing loss to left ear, grade 6 facial palsay (getting better)
latest MRI shows regrowth on facial nerve.

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Re: ringing in non AN ear?
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2007, 10:53:16 am »
I have persistant ringing in both ears all the time.  Somewhat dissappointed to hear that surgery may not change that.  Still weighing options & doctors for my surgery. 
1.7cm x 1.4 - Surgery 3/14/08 - Meningioma
Mass General Hosp - McKenna & Barker - no facial problems
Persistent Headache pain remains

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Re: ringing in non AN ear?
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2007, 12:47:21 pm »
thank you Cheryl I will look for that.
14mm dx 9/07. CK done Seattle  1 year MRI showed some shrinkage. 4 year MRI 2mm growth nothing conclusive. Trigminal nerve involvment Retrosigmoid Friedmand/Schwartz HEI March 7,2012

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Re: ringing in non AN ear?
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2007, 12:48:17 pm »
Pattycake
Do you have AN only on one side? Your considering surgery or radiation?
14mm dx 9/07. CK done Seattle  1 year MRI showed some shrinkage. 4 year MRI 2mm growth nothing conclusive. Trigminal nerve involvment Retrosigmoid Friedmand/Schwartz HEI March 7,2012

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Re: ringing in non AN ear?
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2007, 01:55:19 pm »
Yep .. AN side its constant .. the left *good* side ... once in a blue moon I will get it for a couple of sec.... scary thing is --- that's how my AN side was about 20+ years ago ...
4 cm AN/w BAHA Surgery @House Ear Clinic 08/09/05
Dr. Brackmann, Dr. Hitselberger, Dr. Stefan and Dr. Joni Doherty
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Re: ringing in non AN ear?
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2007, 02:27:14 pm »
Yes, occasionally it really "goes off" and then fades and stops. Sometimes all it take is to sort of rub my ear to make it stop, as if it's caused by a fluid imbalance. The AN side however, never stops ringing and hissing.

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5cm x 5cm left-side A.N. partially removed via Middle Fossa 9/21/2005 @ Mass General. 
Compounded by hydrocephalus. Shunt installed 8/10/2005.
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Re: ringing in non AN ear?
« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2007, 12:05:59 pm »
Hi Mindy,
Sorry to be so late to this party, have been off for awhile.  I decided not to wait - I'm 61 years old & feel I'm as healthy today as I'll ever be - better for surgery now in my mind.  I also don't want to waste any more time worrying about it - so I'll take my chances with the side effects.  Not kidding you, I'm still scared witless - but learning to manage better.  Have pretty much decided to go to MassEye&Ear for surgery after the holidays.

I have had ringing in both ears consistently for a long time.  So did my father, so I just assumed it was normal aging. As I write this note, I have strong ringing in my non-AN side.  Such a circle of events.
1.7cm x 1.4 - Surgery 3/14/08 - Meningioma
Mass General Hosp - McKenna & Barker - no facial problems
Persistent Headache pain remains