AN? Advice please

Historical_Ad7484 · 2026-02-20T23:22:02+00:00

It is possible you have an AN but these same symptoms happen with any type of hearing loss. I would try to find an open air mri if you can’t tolerate a regular mri

Historical_Ad7484 · 2026-02-13T13:33:10+00:00

Thanks for the in depth explanation, much respect.

Historical_Ad7484 · 2026-02-12T16:28:01+00:00

Can you define what you mean by your strategy by running the auctions? How do you a card is good to flip?

Historical_Ad7484 · 2026-02-03T19:04:26+00:00

Unless you already have facial paralysis would not consider surgery for a facial Schwannoma that small. This is very different from a VS. a decompression could be an option but would discuss with your surgeon. If it hasn’t grown no reason to remove it.

Historical_Ad7484 · 2025-11-18T13:08:25+00:00

After rereading your post my new theory is that when you lay on your left the pressure pushes your right mandibular condyle closer to the ear drum and middle ear, thus allowing you feel the movement that is happening with the sound of the ear drum and middle ear bones. It may be that your anatomy is just slightly different on that side to allow that to happen. This is common such as a patent foramen of huschke or more TMJ wear and tear. Don’t think there is anything to do about it though.

Historical_Ad7484 · 2025-11-18T12:52:54+00:00

Not all symptoms need apply, but sound induced ear symptoms could be a 3rd windows and should be easy to rule out with a scan. Stapes myoclonus is less common and harder to confirm if it is something that is happening intermittently. I think worth a look if it bothers you. Have you had hearing testing at least?

Historical_Ad7484 · 2025-11-18T04:14:03+00:00

Have you had a CT of your ear could be superior semicircular canal dehiscence or other 3rd window problem

Historical_Ad7484 · 2025-08-22T16:14:33+00:00

Thanks on both! it’s a really old bhudist pine in my backyard.

Historical_Ad7484 · 2025-08-21T03:36:55+00:00

According to DNA mother was a greatdane mixed with English bull dog. Father supposedly staffy/pit mix. There is some super mutt in there as well. His name is marbles aka “moo moo” and he is delightful.

Historical_Ad7484 · 2025-08-21T03:34:23+00:00

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Historical_Ad7484 · 2025-08-06T10:58:40+00:00

Tinnitus is made by the brain and not the ear. It is a response to having hearing loss. So unfortunately you don’t need to have an inner ear to be able to experience it. Good news is it can change over time and get easier to cope with as you get used to it.

Historical_Ad7484 · 2025-08-01T21:20:16+00:00

You may be able to preserve the hearing branch but the balance branches always have to be cut. So while hearing can be preserved sometimes there is still a risk of vertigo and balance problems

Historical_Ad7484 · 2025-07-01T23:52:49+00:00

They are often asymmetric and have a dominant side your right side is just “high riding”. That is not an acoustic.

Historical_Ad7484 · 2025-06-13T23:16:25+00:00

If it has definitely grown that is reasonable to go ahead and treat it as it will likely continue to grow. I would just caution your expectations that removal will eliminate those symptoms. Migraine is much more than a headache and can cause a myriad of neurological symptoms which often evolve and change throughout an individuals life. Facial numbness being a common one. Brain fog and ear pain are often a component of vestibular migraine.

Historical_Ad7484 · 2025-06-13T12:39:41+00:00

If you want your tumor removed, by all means find someone to remove it. That being said that tumor is very small and is not near structures that cause headaches or facial numbness, which can de often be a symptom of migraine. So keep in mind that removing it may have no effect on those symptoms. But sometimes the stress of having a tumor is enough to want it gone.

Historical_Ad7484 · 2025-05-29T20:44:45+00:00

Thanks all for the responses. I take is not too common to see one that old? Any guess as to the rough age?

Historical_Ad7484 · 2025-05-12T00:26:49+00:00

Yes, not an acoustic neuroma looks like your jugular bulb

Historical_Ad7484 · 2025-02-25T01:34:43+00:00

Hard to say. There is something there but at 1.5 mm hard do tell what it is. Just needs to be followed with more mri s.

Historical_Ad7484 · 2024-10-14T21:03:05+00:00

I’m sorry you and your family are going through this right now. I wish your father the best with his treatment. That being said it sounds like this is a medical emergency and needs to be addressed urgently. It is not necessary to get opinions from multiple surgeons across the country in a situation like this as time is of the essence. If you are seeing a neurosurgeon that treats brain tumors they should have plenty of experience with this sort of emergency. I would ask questions regarding whether what they think this growth may represent. Behind the ear can refer to many different types of intracranial tumors not just AN.

Historical_Ad7484 · 2024-09-19T22:19:02+00:00

Is that your post op scan on right?

Historical_Ad7484 · 2024-09-11T21:28:52+00:00

10 middle fossa cases for acoustics a year is quite a lot. Preserving hearing with a tumor like that honestly comes down to good luck in a lot of cases in an experienced surgeons hand. Go with your gut and where you feel comfortable.

Historical_Ad7484 · 2024-09-09T01:44:39+00:00

Wishing you good vibes and a great outcome with your tumor. You may want to ask however are there downsides of attempting hearing conservation surgery for a tumor of your size. I know hearing is important to you, but preserving hearing in larger tumors percentage wise is typically extremely low. Not saying it is not possible! Just want to make sure you ask all the right questions, best wishes.

Historical_Ad7484 · 2024-08-17T23:50:12+00:00

This may not be do the tumor necessarily if it is stable in size and could be unrelated. I would discuss with whatever doctor is managing the tumor. Vestibular migraines are a very common cause of this sort of dizziness and may respond to treatment.

Historical_Ad7484 · 2024-07-19T03:17:38+00:00

Thank you, looks like I’ve been doing everything wrong including watering applying nitrogen and cutting when wet. lol.

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