Good news!!

[Guest guest]

Could this popping sound be a symptom of tjb, a crooked bite? Larry

[Guest guest]

Larry,

What's TJB?

[Guest guest]

Larry,

The popping in my left ear is more pronounced than it is in my right.

According to my CI audi, my hearing is also worse in my left ear, so this

makes sense. My hearing loss is sensorineural in nature and from what I

understand, popping sensations are typical for this kind of loss.

[Guest guest]

,

I think we have something in common. The popping was also more prominent

in my left ear. Sometimes it would sound like a bailiff's hammer when I

moved my mouth back and forth. My dentist, Dr. Jolly, suggested a dental

appliance to straighten my bite. People around me could hear me popping and

that really put a different meaning when they told me to shut up. At that

time, I was working at Kolor Print, a photomat film processor. I had a

moderate hearing loss. Larry

[Guest guest]

Hi Larry,

I wore a jaw expander device when I was 14. Ouch!!

The popping I experience (particularly in my left ear) has been a long term

problem that is exacerbated by barometric pressure changes, humidity and

smoke allergies. The right ear also pops although it tends to be more

intermittant than the left.

[Guest guest]

,

Tempolomandibular joint syndrome (tmj) meurumuscular dental occlusion.

www.rad.washington.edu Woo mercy, isn't that a mouthful? Larry

[Guest guest]

Hi Larry,

Thanks for the info! Nope, I don't have TMJ...

[Guest guest]

,

Yes, I also wore a jaw expander but it hurt so bad I didn't wear it very

long. So much for that horrible disease.

I am also highly allergic to cigarette smoke. Larry

[Guest guest]

, and Larry,

The intermittent popping I was talking about previously was internal and

heard by no one but me. To me, it seemed to be associated with something in

my ear firing off the last of whatever was there.

Re: Good News!!

> ,

> I think we have something in common. The popping was also more

prominent

> in my left ear. Sometimes it would sound like a bailiff's hammer when I

> moved my mouth back and forth. My dentist, Dr. Jolly, suggested a dental

> appliance to straighten my bite. People around me could hear me popping

and

> that really put a different meaning when they told me to shut up. At that

> time, I was working at Kolor Print, a photomat film processor. I had a

> moderate hearing loss. Larry

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

No one can hear the popping sound in my ears either. That gives me even more

reason to suspect that it's due to my sensorineural hearing loss.

[Guest guest]

> I thought I would you know why I've been a little quiet this past

6

> months. I had to quit work full-time, as the pain was getting too

> much, and had applied for Canada Pension Disability in Jan. I just

> got word that my claim has been approved! I'm still on a 1-2 year

> waitlist to see the Spine Clinic in Vancouver about a probable

> revision surgery, but the Neuro-surgeon, that I'm presently

seeing,

> really wants to find the cause of my leg and lower back pain. It

was

> really tough to admit that I had to go the disability route but I

> knew I had to do something since I still have to advocate for my

> elderly mother and cerebral palsy brother, especially since my

other

> brothers aren't willing to move here to help. At least this is one

> big hurdle accomplished and now I can concentrate on the next. It

> definitely helped to provide everyone (government and doctors)

with

> the information on this dreaded condition. Thank you everyone for

> providing their experiences, as it gave me the strength to

approach

> this strongly and firmly.

Hang tough Llweyn! None of us deserve what we have to go through,

nut we've gotta keep searching for the best solutions. I know how

hard it is to accept disability too. It's been 3 years since I've

been on, and I still have a hard time with it. We've gotta do what

we've gotta do though. Sending good thoughts, smiles, and prayers

your way!........

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/04/2004 1:48:29 PM Eastern Standard Time,

lisak70@... writes:

> I feel so much better knowing I have *some* kind of a timeline to work

> with.

> If all goes well, I just might have my surgery in December!! What a perfect

> Christmas gift that would be!!

>

>

Way to go and yes that would be a great gift!

a - Mom to Brittany 5 yo-AN, HA/FM

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/4/2004 9:48:27 AM Alaskan Standard Time,

lisak70@... writes:

> I feel so much better knowing I have *some* kind of a timeline to work

> with.

> If all goes well, I just might have my surgery in December!! What a perfect

> Christmas gift that would be!!

>

Being pro-active just makes us feel better doesn't it? Very good news and be

assured that this peanut gallery is root root rootin! for you!

Brava !

Pam (in Alaska, starring at more than 6 inches of new snow and more to come!)

[Guest guest]

,

This is really good news. It gives you a deadline takes away the wondering.

These will probably be 20 of the longest days you've had so far but we're here

to help them go by.

Congratulations!

Alice

>

> I called Medicaid twice today to find out the status of my pre

authorization

> for CI surgery. The first person I spoke to couldn't find my pre

> authorization. When I called back to speak to someone else, I was told

that

> my case is *currently being reviewed* and that I should have a decision

> within the next 20 days!!! Woo-hoo!!!

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/4/2004 11:52:39 AM Pacific Standard Time,

plsav42@... writes:

Pam (in Alaska, starring at more than 6 inches of new snow and more to

come!)

Pam Pam Pam,,,,, i pray you can escape for your surgery in 2 weeks,,,

Lee

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/4/2004 3:09:41 PM Alaskan Standard Time,

spottedlee@... writes:

> Pam Pam Pam,,,,, i pray you can escape for your surgery in 2 weeks,,,

>

> Lee

me tooo! I have to shovel though so I can use my car.. we don't have a

garage!

lol!

Pam (Surgery November 17th!)

[Guest guest]

Hi Alice,

Thanks! <smile> I've already ordered several books to read, so that should

help keep me busy for awhile. <grin>

CI candidate awaiting insurance approval and surgery date

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/4/2004 6:34:41 PM Pacific Standard Time,

lisak70@... writes:

It's been years since I could

carry a tune.

be happy, i got kicked out of church chior when i was 6 years old!

Lee

[Guest guest]

,

Persistence pays off huh. Whats that song, Santa Claus is Coming to

Town! LOL

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Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.

& Gimlet (Guide Dawggie)

Portland, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rlclark77@...

http://home.comcast.net/~rlclark77/

[Guest guest]

Pam,

Wow! Snow already?!? I don't think I'm quite ready for the " white stuff "

just yet. LOL!

Congratulations on your surgery date!!

CI candidate awaiting insurance approval and surgery date

[Guest guest]

Alright !

I'm happy to hear this news. I know it'll be a big relief to you

once everything is settled and you have an actual date..

's right.. Santa Clause is coming to town! Just be careful

when sings it.. LOL.

Hoping to slip that one by him.

Hugs,

Silly MI

In , " Kozlik " <lisak70@t...> wrote:

> Hi everyone,

>

> I called Medicaid twice today to find out the status of my pre

authorization

> for CI surgery. The first person I spoke to couldn't find my pre

> authorization. When I called back to speak to someone else, I was

told that

> my case is *currently being reviewed* and that I should have a

decision

> within the next 20 days!!! Woo-hoo!!!

>

>

> CI candidate awaiting insurance approval and surgery date

[Guest guest]

Wow! Thanks everyone for all your responses regarding my good news today!!

I'll be sure to let you know if I hear any news tomorrow or Monday!!

Keeping my fingers crossed...

CI candidate awaiting insurance approval and surgery date

[Guest guest]

Silly,

Yuh think you got by me? Sowwy gal. Go to your corner now and forget

looking under the tree next month. LOLOL

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What can I say, I ain't gonna spend ALL my life in here!

& Gimlet (Guide Dawggie)

Portland, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rlclark77@...

http://home.comcast.net/~rlclark77/

[Guest guest]

Silly,

Speaking of 's singing, maybe it's a good thing I can't hear at the

moment. LOL! Then again, I'm not sure I want to hear him sing with a CI

either. <grin>

Heck, you don't want to hear me sing either! It's been years since I could

carry a tune.

CI candidate awaiting insurance approval and surgery date

[Guest guest]

,

You have NO idea what you are missing. LOL

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If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin'.

& Gimlet (Guide Dawggie)

Portland, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rlclark77@...

http://home.comcast.net/~rlclark77/