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Vestibular Nerve Section Surgery

Discussion in 'Your Living Room' started by Swell143, Nov 13, 2021.

  1. Ali Q

    Ali Q New Member

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    Sorry, I’m learning how to navigate the forums as a member.

    Naturally, as many with Menier’s, I document symptoms .
    I have kept a brief log of my recovery. I’m willing to post it, but want to make sure I post it correctly. Do I just start a new post?
     
  2. Cheryl

    Cheryl Active Member

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    Yes, Ali. Choose a topic name and start a new thread. I'm interested in hearing about your labyrinthectomy.
     
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  3. Doug Wright

    Doug Wright New Member

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    My wife is very interested in hearing (smile), about your labyrinthectomy.
     
  4. Paul101

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    Yes but you lose your hearing getting it done
     
  5. Paul101

    Paul101 Member

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    Did u lose your hearing after it or my got any hearing
     
  6. Bulldogs

    Bulldogs Well-Known Member

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    I am sympathetic to the laby......
     
  7. Cheryl

    Cheryl Active Member

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    Hi Paul101,

    I lost most of my hearing in the VNS ear during endolymphatic surgery a year prior to the VNS, so my hearing loss was already rated as profound. I had no further hearing loss after the VNS. There is only enough hearing left to help me identify the source of a sound or voice.

    A VNS is supposed to preserve any hearing you have in the operated ear.

    Welcome to the forums. I'm sorry you have to be here.

    Cheryl
     
  8. Paul101

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    Thank u it s not nice
     
  9. Paul101

    Paul101 Member

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    Have u got any hearing loss
     
  10. Paul101

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    What is the surgery and does this stop your attacks
     
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  12. Terratag

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    hi Paul

    Labrynthectomy involves cutting out / destroying the inner ear - it stops all vertigo coming from that ear at the cost of any hearing in that ear. Surgeons tend not to want to do it if you have serviceable hearing.

    VNS (vestibular nerve section) is considered brain surgery however the brain itself is not operated on; the nerve running from ear to brain is cut in a specific way to sever the signal between ear and brain. If it works it stops all vertigo however the ear continues to function; fullness, hearing etc all continue

    there is a third option called triple semicircular canal plugging which is more complicated but the short version is this surgery is similar to Labrynthectomy however rather than destroying the inner ear the labrynth is ‘plugged’ to limit or prevent fluid flowing freely in the tubes.

    If you Google each surgery’s name there is plenty of detail on them beyond my descriptions.
     
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  13. Paul101

    Paul101 Member

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    So the V
    I would like to know the answer to this
     
  14. redwing1951

    redwing1951 Well-Known Member

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    Yes if you choose a laby you will lose your hearing. But you will gain freedom to live your life to the fullest. Single sided hearing is something I believe you can live with,
     
  15. Terratag

    Terratag New Member

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    None of the above are recommended if you have Ménière’s in both ears in the Uk. In the USA where medicine is a bit more liberal things might be different.
     
  16. Terratag

    Terratag New Member

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    RED how long ago was your laby?

    I know you’ve discussed your situation before but as someone looking down the barrel of an operation decision on Tuesday could you talk about your symptoms day to day before the operation both during accute attacks and between as well as after?

    I know you say ‘normal life’ post op - what was it like the moment you woke up, the days after, a month after etc

    the more detail you are willing to share the better.

    big appreciation for the amount you’ve already posted.
     
  17. Paul101

    Paul101 Member

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    So you haven't got hearing loss in both ears
     
  18. Paul101

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  19. Paul101

    Paul101 Member

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    Is there any surgery that will stop the fullness and the pressure in the ears...my plan is to be able get a cochlear implant as my two ears are affected.
     
  20. Paul101

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    Why is that
     

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