Re: Eardrum replacement
 

You are so right Don. I spent 33 years in the Fire Service (retired 12 years ago) and have had the problems you describe for about 20 years. No cures! Nothing has worked for me. Jim

Re: Eardrum replacement
 

Just an update
Went in for a 3 week check up and there was a little spot that didn't close. Gave it 3 more weeks and still not closed. The Dr opens a drawer and pulls out a package of Zig-Zag papers. I'm thinking...Cool, maybe this stuff will be better than the anesthesia .... but he tells me that he is going to take a small piece and cover the hole flat to give a form for the cells to grow on and close the hole. I had about 70% hearing in that ear then. I go back on the 22nd to check on the hole. Still have a little taste problem. I call it a sweet aftertaste and he asked if it was a metallic taste, maybe. Still says it will go away. Ruins the taste is Salsa.
Now on the 9th its skin cancer removal on my cheek. Not that cheek.
As my Dad used to say...Getting old ain't for sissys.

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Stewart, I've talked to you in the past, and I need to ask a question ! What were the symptoms that you experienced ! I have been told I have Meniere's Disease, which I'm told has no cure ! Some dizzy spells, and walk like I'm on a constant bender ! And am loosing my hearing ! I too abused me self like you did , by not taking hearing protection precautions ! I hope there is help for you ! They tell me that there is none for me ! Take care !........John Lang

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John
Mine started as an ear infection and a Dr at my regular Dr office was cleaning it for the 3rd week and tore it (my opinion). The tear was never mentioned but he felt I should see a specialist and in 10 seconds the specialist said I has a fungal infection and a torn drum. This was Feb. Still working on it. My hearing is 70% compared to the good ear but still has a small hole. Have to be careful not to get water in it so limited fun with the grandkids in the pool.
Never heard of Meniere's but doesn't sound good. Maybe they will figure something out. I had a little vertigo with the infection but nothing since.
My dad always said getting old is not for sissies. Starting to understand what he meant.