Best hearing system

[roland1226]

I had acoustic neuroma surgery in 1990.I was getting fine with my left hearing(only) until I started experiencing hearing loss in the range of moderate due to flying.Is there any hearing system that that will restore my hearing close to normal?I cannot enjoy music anymore and repetition leads me to arguments.PLEASE HELP!

[nftwoed]

Hello, Roland;

   Barotrauma from flying? How?
   You need a hearing only clinic, but, be realistic. How long have you had lost hearing? I was thinking Shea Clinic or Dr. Hain in Chicago as possibilities. Maybe try emailing Dr. Hain or Shea Clinic or call and ask for a telephone consult if you can use the telephone?
   I'm deaf, both sides. It's a pickle. Sucks, big time!! How has this affected your social interaction? Do you still fly as before? If that is truly the cause and you still fly, I wish you the very best.

[arizonajack]

I had acoustic neuroma surgery in 1990.I was getting fine with my left hearing(only) until I started experiencing hearing loss in the range of moderate due to flying.Is there any hearing system that that will restore my hearing close to normal?I cannot enjoy music anymore and repetition leads me to arguments.PLEASE HELP!

Do you wear any hearing aids now?

[JWW]

 In addition to finding an Acoustic Neuroma, do any of you see this in your MRI report:
"Minimal chronic ischemic small vessel white matter changes."

JW

[arizonajack]

In addition to finding an Acoustic Neuroma, do any of you see this in your MRI report:
"Minimal chronic ischemic small vessel white matter changes."

JW

I don't have that on my MRIs but I have other stuff associated with age.

Here's a couple of internet resources that explain the condition. You can probably find lots more if you google the phrase.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110818140809AAYEDSs

http://www.askthedoctor.com/topics-a-z/226-brain-and-nervous-system/127173-mri-finding-chronic-small-vessel-ischemic-changes.html

Always keep in mind that you should be talking to your doctors about this rather than relying on the internet for more than just basic information.

[JWW]

Thanks @ arizonajack: I saw this information when I researched it. My radiation oncologist and the neurosurgeon did not seem alarmed. Still, I am concerned because white matter changes does not repair itself. I worry that some day I might develop dementia. At 65, I am fine right now. I think, I am glad to have a yearly MRI!

[nftwoed]

Hi;
   Not sure how it works, but my Sis has lots of white matter changes and no problems at the same age as you. They were discovered about 10 years ago.
   One usually associcates excess white matter with MS. Oddly, Sister's daughter was Dx'd with MS in her 20s.

Thanks @ arizonajack: I saw this information when I researched it. My radiation oncologist and the neurosurgeon did not seem alarmed. Still, I am concerned because white matter changes does not repair itself. I worry that some day I might develop dementia. At 65, I am fine right now. I think, I am glad to have a yearly MRI!

[nftwoed]

Hello;
   Well, my brain is shrinking, but the ischemic small vessel white matter changes have plenty of web hits.
   This site isn't the best because I'm so tired. I'm sorry ... : http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/brainattack/svidmri.cfm  . I guess you can draw your own conclusions.
   I'll read it tomorrow.
   Best wishes. I wouldn't worry about the MRI unless you're getting younger. If it were a big deal, seems likely the neurosurgeon would be contacting you.

[JWW]

Hello;
   Well, my brain is shrinking, but the ischemic small vessel white matter changes have plenty of web hits.

Did you mean your brain shows some atrophy?

[arizonajack]

Did you mean your brain shows some atrophy?

I have similar findings on my MRI:

"Cerebellum: Stable, mild diffuse volume loss."

As far as I can determine, it's the normal result of aging. I'm 66 and I'm also not as tall as I used to be. 

I also have:

"Grossly stable foci of T2 hyperintensity within the bilateral fossa of Rosenmuller, likely representing small retention cyst."

I have no idea what that means, but nobody has expressed any concern about it.

[JWW]

I always like to compare brains! lol   

[arizonajack]

I always like to compare brains! lol   

Mine was donated by A. B. Normal.

(Thank you, Mel Brooks.)

[nftwoed]

Hi;
   In the movie, "Young Frankenstein", Egore was sent out to find the brain in the jar which was labeled "Abby" and "normal". Egore, not being the best reader, brought the jar back containing the label, "Abbenormal". Is that how it was?  : )

[nftwoed]

Hi;
   Some shrinkage with age is normal.
   For some, benzodiazepine,  E.G. Valium, abuse will speed up the shrinkage.
   Not sure, but there may be other drugs which speed atrophy of the brain.
   Hmn ... I wonder if our ANs then get smaller? Nah ... ?

[arizonajack]

Hi;
   In the movie, "Young Frankenstein", Egore was sent out to find the brain in the jar which was labeled "Abby" and "normal". Egore, not being the best reader, brought the jar back containing the label, "Abbenormal". Is that how it was?  : )

It's Igor.

He pronounce his name "Eyegore" in response to Dr F pronouncing his own name "Fronkensteen."

Igor reports orally that the brain belonged to Abby Normal. Here's that scene:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH97lImrr0Q

But this photo depicts him looking at the jar that says: "Do not use this brain - ABNORMAL -"

http://www.cook-ing.org/ourblog/wordpress//varie/brain_abnormal.jpg