Guest guest Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 Hello everyone, as a newly diagnosed patient I am curious as to the symptoms that drove you to seek ENT services? I had my first ear ear infection only 3 months ago. It cleared, but came right back. Another round of antibiotics cleared it a second time, but the fluid wouldnt leave. The ENT was doing a myringotomy to drain the fluid from the middle ear when he found the Ctoma. I dont know who was more surprised, him or me! I am now 3 months into this mess, and I am just getting hooked up with an otologist in NYC. I am feeling very uncomfortable, fatigued, have no hearing in my left ear at all, and am very anxious to know the extent of the damage. Unfortunately, the ENT didnt offer alot of info at my outpatient visit, and he has been on vacation since. I am scheduled to see my ENT this Mon afternoon, at which time he will call the Otolyngologist(sp?) in NYC and sched an appt. The ENT did say the Ctoma was *leaning into* ? the inner ear, and had already destroyed part of my bone in my ear. Doesnt sound promising to me . Anyway, was just wondering how it all started for you? And best wishes to all of you recoving at one stage or another! The NYC Specialist is out of Columbia Presbyterian and I believe his name is Dr. Jack Wazen. Anyone know of him? Thanks for being here!!!! Bettie ettie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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