Effect on Tinnitus after ear surgery

[Spinach123]

Hi....I'm writing on behalf of my husband whose had tinnitus many years (managed with maskers) after Tympanoplasty surgery on left ear in November ( repairing middle ear bones) his Tinnitus has exacerbated to extreme levels with noise Intolerance so bad he has stay in bed. ENT consultant says takes 3 to 6 months for recovery of surgery and it was a risk whether Tinnitus would worsen which at present has. I'm just praying that with healing Tinnitus will get better and he can start to wear maskers again, it's so distressing. Thank you for listening. Just helps putting it out there and wondered if anyone cam relate.

[Deena6]

Hi Spinach123 I truly hope that as your husband continues to heal, his tinnitus will improve. I haven't had ear surgery, but I know how debilitating severe tinnitus and hyperacusis can be. My thoughts are with you both.

[Spinach123 in reply to Deena6]

Thank you for your kind words Deena6 it certainly is debilitating . How do you cope ?

[Deena6 in reply to Spinach123]

To be honest with you, not very well. I try to distract by reading, watching TV with subtitles, but it's really tough. As you know, this life is incredibly limiting.

[perlcoder]

Hello,

My T is usually, severe is long standing and worsens, but I have not suffered as your husband does. I can, however, perhaps, imagine and relate to how that might be.

What I can say, having an understanding wife myself, who has put up with much due to my T over these many years, is that he is immensely fortunate to have you there and caring for him as (we all hope), he begins to recover from the position he is now in.

I am sure that we would all want you to pop in here and chat or report back - or whatever might help a little and ease the isolation of helping him to cope.

Best wishes.

[Spinach123 in reply to perlcoder]

Thank you for your reply and kind words. Often it is the carer that is overlooked and has certainly affected ny mental health. I will certainly keep members updated with any progress if there is, to give others hope too. Best wishes to you too

[EarHealth2024]

how awful - I feel for you both, especially your husband. Bless him, that’s so tough. I hope he improves quickly.