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[cazvader]

Hi. I have been diagnosed with tinnitus, hearing loss and I also have to have an MRI scan to rule out benign tumours pushing on my ear canal I have been waiting 10 weeks does any one know what the average waiting time Thanks Caz

[Judyspal]

I would imagine it depends on what area you in ,as it can vary.

[cazvader in reply to Judyspal]

Thanks I live in greater Manchester will give it a couple of more weeks as we have had Christmas holidays inbetween. Having hearing test and now. Then I will ring them up.

[Hidden]

Depends where you are I think, I waited 6 weeks, a friend of mine waited 9. Hope you get the appointment soon :0)

[cazvader in reply to Hidden]

Thanks I live in greater Manchester will give it a couple of more weeks as we have had Christmas holidays inbetween. Having hearing test and now. Then I will ring them up.

[Hidden in reply to cazvader]

When are you having your hearing test?

[cazvader in reply to Hidden]

Had my hearing test 10 weeks ago. They told me i eould have a few appointments coming. For MRI scan hearing aids and tinnitus nurse not heard anything since. Caz

[simb999 in reply to cazvader]

Chase them up, I was losing patience waiting for a hearing aid appointment so rang to see if there was any news and it turned out the ent secretary hadn't sent the email to audiology so they didn't even have me on their system, its worth pushing, good luck 🤞

[Hidden in reply to cazvader]

10 weeks is a long time, if they've told you yoh need hearing aids you should be getting an appointment soon, chase them up cause its crazy it's being left this long, I waited 2 weeks after my test.

What level loss do you have?

[cazvader in reply to Hidden]

Not sure doctor showed me the hearing test chart. Told me I had certaian tones i could not hear and had flat lines on both ears which could mean i have a acoustic neuroma. Need an mri and hearing aids also the tinnitus. Of work next week so will ring them. Caz

[cazvader in reply to Hidden]

Phoned up ENT this morning. The specialist did not send over my paperwork to the other departments it has now been sent over at 11am this morning. Got to wait some more. Caz

[Hidden in reply to cazvader]

Oh that's really not on when that happens, terrible they leave people waiting but not doing their job. Hope you don't have to wait to much longer.

[cazvader in reply to Hidden]

Thanks. Will l let you know when i get app. Caz

[Hidden in reply to cazvader]

Thank you, would like to know how you get on. Feel free to message any time. Mark.

[Colleen_The_BTA]

Hello Caz and welcome to the British Tinnitus Association forum.

Do feel free to ask any questions, I hope that you find this a helpful and supportive place to help you manage your tinnitus.

We have some resources that you might like to check out in addition to our home here:

tinnitus.org.uk (information and support details)

takeontinnitus.co.uk (free tinnitus management programme)

If you’d like to sign up to receive ‘Focus’, our new free monthly e-newsletter, you can sign up at tinnitus.org.uk/forms/conta...

Helpline 0800 018 0527 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) (outside the UK you can call [phone])

We also offer a new web chat service at tinnitus.org.uk/helpline. If you are seeking an online ‘safe space’ to talk about your tinnitus? We're here to offer real time support, exactly when you need it. We listen, advise or direct, whilst engaging with you one to one when you are unable to make a call. We want you to feel you are able to communicate at your own pace in your own space confidentially with one of our Helpline Advisors who are on hand to look after you and answer any questions you may have around tinnitus. Simply click on the icon called 'We are here!' at the bottom right corner of the screen to start your chat.

Kind regards

Colleen