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Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Apr 28, 2018 | Replies (33)

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@tomsaunders

Very hard to find the cause of these problems. I spent 2 days at the Mayo as outpatient getting tested for dizziness. I was told they couldn't help me. A few years later I had an Acoustic Neuroma tumor removed in 11 hr surgery

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Hello @tomsaunders and welcome to Mayo Connect.

I am glad that you shared your story regarding problems with dizziness. I applaud you for your persistence in finding an answer.

We look forward to getting to know you a little bit better. If you would like to share, please let us know a little more about you. For example, how long ago was your surgery? Have your symptoms improved since the surgery? Was your surgery done at Mayo?

Teresa

Hi Teresa, My surgery was done a year ago June by Dr. Sauvageau of Lyerly Group and Dr. Green of Jacksonville Hearing and Balance  Inst. The surgery was 11 hrs and was done at Baptist Downtown. They did a nerve graft at the same time. Dizziness and Vertigo are essentially gone but I hv some facial issues working through. I do have to say I was not happy with the results and the conclusion I received at Mayo Tom

Hi Tom @tomsaunders

I am glad to hear that your symptoms of dizziness are much improved. It is a very distressing problem to have. I am sorry to hear that you had a less than desirable visit at Mayo, that is an unusual report, for most patients it is the opposite. But, either way, I'm glad that you are better now.

How long do your doctors believe it will take to resolve the facial issues? Is there any particular therapy to help it, or does it just take time?

Teresa