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  1. Silvercatz

    What's Next for Me — Tinnitus from Congenital Nerve Damage

    My name is Michelle and it's been several years since I've been on this forum. I was born with a congenital ear nerve damage leaving me partially deaf. I was taught how to speak and naturally I learned how to read lips... As a child I would randomly have a tinnitus attack that would only last a...
  2. Silvercatz

    Just give my my ears 1 second to come up for air and 1 second of utter peace.

    Just give my my ears 1 second to come up for air and 1 second of utter peace.
  3. Silvercatz

    What Do You Want to Know from Researchers?

    Hi, I have a question? I have congenital nerve damage in both ears and near deaf. I've had tinnitus all of my life that would come and go. About 8 years ago I had a ruptured cranial aneurysm that nearly cost me my life . I'd noticed that the tinnitus would come more frequently and louder a few...
  4. Silvercatz

    What's Next for Me — Tinnitus from Congenital Nerve Damage

    Thank you all for your kindness, I hope and pray that one day we can all get some relief and peace. Sometimes I think "just give me 10 seconds of utter silence so I can catch my breathe." Again thank you all for your kindness. Michelle
  5. Silvercatz

    What's Next for Me — Tinnitus from Congenital Nerve Damage

    Hi, everyone. Yes I've been to see my audiologist and thank you for asking. I do qualify for the implant. I can't afford it because of the copay. I am on disability and my insurance is Kelsey care which takes over my Medicare. Yesterday I received a letter from The State of Texas, stating they...
  6. Silvercatz

    What's Next for Me — Tinnitus from Congenital Nerve Damage

    Hi everyone, my real name is Michelle and I'm a 58-year-old female. I was born with congenital nerve damage in both ears and spent my childhood years life wearing a boxed hearing aid that was strapped around my chest with 2 long wires attached to the box. At the end of those wires were, 2 hard...