Tinnitus better after surgery?

[Adrienne]

An acquaintance has been told she has an AN.  Her only symptom is really loud tinnitus.  She originally thought that surgery would cure her of the tinnitus, and therefore was willing to go through with it to 'cure' the tinnitus.  I hated to do it to her, but had to burst her bubble and inform her that not only does it not cure it-surgery can CAUSE it (as it did with me).

But then I got to wondering........are there any documented cases of people on here that had their pre-treatment tinnitus get better or go away after surgery or radiation?

Just curious......

Cheers,
Adrienne

[cecile k]

Hi Adrienne:

I had mild tinnitus prior to surgery - much worse after but perhaps that is also because I lost all hearing on the tinnitus side as well.

[CHD63]

Hi Adrienne .....

This does not answer your question ..... but I am with you ..... no tinnitus pre-surgery, major tinnitus following surgery.

Clarice

[kiwi]

Hi Adrienne

I had tinnitus before and after my AN surgery, but after my CSF leak surgery which involved losing my ear canal, ear drum and most of my middle and inner ear, I no longer have tinnitus.  Although I wouldn't wish such a drastic surgery for your friend I am relieved that the constant ringing in my ears has gone.

Jacqui

[Suebedo]

Not better - just different. Before surgery it was like a fax machine in my ear most of the time. Now it's more like a lawnmower or something in the next yard. Not as obnoxious but sometimes still so loud I have trouble hearing (and I sitll have 80% on my AN side).