Stapedectomy caused tinnitus and other hearing issues

Posted by barrywendy @barrywendy, Mar 19 9:27pm

I had a Stapedectomy more than 3 months ago. It caused tinnitus and other hearing issues. My surgeon hasn't offered any help or suggestions about what to do. Has this happened to anyone else?

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pabis | @pabis | Jun 16 1:36pm

Yes. They say 1% of probabilities of issues, but that is not true. It's a lot more, I think they say it because surgery means money. I was kindda deaf in my left ear for decades, but was a normal guy, which I'm not anymore.
If my experience can help someone thinking of stapedectomy, don't, if you can cope with being a bit deaf and some tinnitus. Not worth.