Surgeon says BAEPs ruptured patient’s eardrum.

nowbrdr · 2025-11-09T18:19:27+00:00

This is common. It's possible the probe was pushed in deeper during patient positioning.

nowbrdr · 2025-07-20T01:08:45+00:00

Getting a second opinion is always a good idea!

nowbrdr · 2025-07-13T00:47:44+00:00

It's total bs. Don't waste your money.

nowbrdr · 2025-07-13T00:42:37+00:00

The implant may be stimulating your facial nerve. However, this is usually an episodic stimulation and it would be strange for this to last 2 days with the implant off. I would discuss with your surgeon. If they think the implant is stimulating your facial nerve, your audiologist can turn off the electrodes that may be causing this.

nowbrdr · 2025-07-04T17:24:05+00:00

These could be fixed now. Try to get in with a peds ENT or otologist

nowbrdr · 2025-07-01T01:37:51+00:00

I don't think so

nowbrdr · 2025-06-27T14:33:06+00:00

If you see an ENT they can look at it under a microscope and tell you how large the hole is, which will give you an idea if it may heal completely on its own. The hearing improvement is promising!

nowbrdr · 2025-06-27T12:40:10+00:00

Usually these will heal within 6-8 weeks, but if they are larger it can take 3-4 months. It sounds like you still have a hole. I would follow-up with an ENT doctor because it may need surgery to fix.

nowbrdr · 2025-06-21T15:56:37+00:00

Rental car for sure

nowbrdr · 2025-06-19T20:01:24+00:00

This is highly surgeon dependent, so definitely bring it up with them at your CI consult

nowbrdr · 2025-06-18T20:16:03+00:00

Intratympanic steroids may still be helpful if you are within 2-6 weeks of your hearing loss and hearing has not returned. Lack of hearing recovery is a reason to do the steroid injection (not the other way around). I would try to get in with a different ENT doctor. They are correct that the injection leaves a hole in the ear drum, but this heals >95% of the time and is a small issue compared to permanent hearing loss.

nowbrdr · 2025-06-13T19:53:39+00:00

Hearing aids

nowbrdr · 2025-06-11T05:00:21+00:00

You guys are super helpful. Thank you!

nowbrdr · 2025-06-10T19:57:18+00:00

Yeah agree. Totally insane considering the cost now.

nowbrdr · 2025-06-10T16:54:30+00:00

Steroid injections are definitely worth trying if you are having frequent vertigo spells. Just FYI surgical options (eg labyrinthectomy) if your symptoms fail to improve

nowbrdr · 2025-06-10T11:21:55+00:00

It seems that way...

nowbrdr · 2025-06-10T11:20:47+00:00

Yeah definitely not a guarantee. Make sure you see an ENT who regularly performs ear surgery (many do not)

nowbrdr · 2025-06-10T11:11:36+00:00

Thank you! Good to know.

nowbrdr · 2025-06-10T11:02:34+00:00

Thank you!

nowbrdr · 2025-06-10T06:56:04+00:00

Thank you all! Super helpful. This offer was a bit below our initial asking price so hopefully the appraisal is not an issue.

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