Stressing

[Cathyb]

I have recentlly started having problems with my balance and with one side of my face either going numb or have a tingling sensation.  I have taken several bad falls within the last 2 weeks and just seem to be off balance most of the time.  I have several autoimmune disorders and see a Rhemy almost weekly.  I attributed the symptoms to either my Lupus or to my diabetes.  When I saw my Rhemy last week he sent me to an ENT who checked my ears and there was nothing that he could find.  He did note that my gait was off and that I was indeed having problems just walking down the hall.  He decided to order an audio test that day.  They sent me back to the doc with a copy of my test and he said that based on the results I could have an acoustic neuroma.  The hearing in my right ear is greatly diminished from that of my left and I have absent reflexes in my right ear.  Everything else appeared normal.  He scheduled me for an MRI first thing tomorrow morning and now I am stressed out.  Is there any way to tell just from the Audio test that this is even a possiblity?  An help or information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[Larry]

Cathyb,

You can't tel if you have an AN from the audio test because there can be other resons for diminished hearing. You will need to wait for your MRI test results.

Wishing you well tomorrow.

[SKT]

I agree with Larry - an audio test can't conclude anything other than that your hearing is down, which can be caused by many things, only one of them being an AN.

I wish you the very best of luck - let us know how you go.

[Pembo]

Good luck with your MRI. Your symptoms sound alot like mine and they came on pretty quick. Hope you get some answers quickly.

[minnkris]

My symptoms came on very quickly also (similar to yours) and although I think the emergency room doctor and the ENT doctor were suspicious of  an AN, it wasn't confirmed until after the MRI.

[ppearl214]

sending warm hugs and wishes and keeping fingers crossed that the MRI will be negative....

[Raydean]

 Since patience has never been one of my best features. You might want to ask if it's possible to have a copy made of your MRI (usually adds 45 minutes to the appointment.) We would then hand take the copy of the MRI to our doctor for his  opinion. We were able to shorten the waiting time for "the news".  Maybe this would work for you, call and see if you can get  a copy and appointment  with your ENT.


You  will be in my thoughts.  Good Luck and Best wishes
Raydean
 

[Cathyb]

Thanks Raydeen,

I did ask for a copy of the MRI and they are giving me a copy of it tomorrow and I am trying to get in with the ENT tomorrow.

Thanks again.

[lmurray69]

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Sorry to hear that you are so stressed But we all understand what you are going threw. Yes it couldbe that you have amri in the am..I have had several MRI's closs your eyes and take small breaths.Listen to the music and before you know it your threw...God Bless you and keep you at peace...praying for you

[ppearl214]

Hi Cathy,

Hoping the appt went well and the MRI was negative... will wait for updates and hoping you are hanging in there ok.

Phyl