Hello Saucy: I saw u posted that your having a ct scan for tumor in your ear scheduled. I had ear infections for 9 years, had massive amounts of anti-biotics. after ct scans, biopsy, and cultures. My doctor Finally did a MRI..Unfortunately an MRI is the only way they can see it. Sooo if I was you., and to save some time and frustration, just opt for the MRI.
By the time they found my tumor in my ear canal. It was 3.5 centimeters across and was pushing on my brain stem and causing hydpcephalys. I am by no means trying to scare you. I underwent a 12 hour surgery, ...If i would have not had to take all the antibiotics for years for ear infections, they may have found it sooner.
But as for now, because of my surgery, I lost complete hearing in my left side....Who is your Doctor? Talk to her or him...If they know theres a tumor in your canal, they should be doing a MRI

I was diagnosed with my Swannoma in 2014, Dr Huong is my ENT at The Mayo in Minneapolis...Go see her, She is AWESOME, The sooner they find its size out, the better.My surgery was a bit difficult because I'm alergic to lots of drugs and anasteshias.So keeping me asleep wa a bit of a chore for them, I did a lot of testing before my surgery.
Unfortunately Ive lost a lot of balance due to the surgery. Enough that I've had to go from working a full 40 hour work week to 4-5 hours , three days a week. I cannot tell where sound is coming from, an my balance is way off some days.
Everyones after surgery state is different I'm told...Good luck, I will keep you in my prayers, Please let me know what the CT scan finds...And how you are doing..
I find it interesting whenever I see a new post on the MAYO blog...

Thanks but cannot have MRI's due to a LYNX device

Thanks!