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Stapedectomy caused tinnitus and other hearing issues

Posted by barrywendy @barrywendy, Mar 19, 2024

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, 2024

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.

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barrywendy | @barrywendy | Jan 22 8:49pm
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@pabis

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.

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I absolutely agree. I so wish I had read this before having a stapedectomy over a year ago. The worst thing that ever happened to me. I wish I had never had the operation. I am so angry and depressed. I feel like a victim. The surgeons criteria for success has nothing to do with patients' experience. At least this is true for me. I feel it ruined my life. I have to work so hard mentally to get past this horrible operation and experience. 😞

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