Hello Dr Nagler,
I saw that someone asked you a similar question recently but was disappointed that it was not really answered.
I am due to have a general anesthetic (for unrelated surgery) in 10 days time.
Perhaps there are many people who are in this situation that would benefit from your knowledge.
I was fantasizing that i will awaken to find my noise gone! but then the disturbing thought came that it might make it worse.
My Tinnitus arrived a year ago after neck strain, i believe it is a nerve problem?
My hearing is perfect, in fact a little hyper-sensitive to high pitched sounds but i am not sure if it constitutes Hyperacusis.
The intensity of my T varies, it is quite loud and very high pitched, i was terribly distressed as first, taking sleeping pills as it is louder when i lie down. It seems to come from inside my head rather than from my ears.
I have gradually come to terms with it and can now "forget" it for hours at a time.
Do you think this type of Tinnitus would be effected by a General Anesthetic?
Should i mention it to the anesthetist? Perhaps some types of anesthetic are preferable?
It is great that you are helping so many people when you are suffering yourself, thank you so much.
Kindest regards, Tony.
I saw that someone asked you a similar question recently but was disappointed that it was not really answered.
I am due to have a general anesthetic (for unrelated surgery) in 10 days time.
Perhaps there are many people who are in this situation that would benefit from your knowledge.
I was fantasizing that i will awaken to find my noise gone! but then the disturbing thought came that it might make it worse.
My Tinnitus arrived a year ago after neck strain, i believe it is a nerve problem?
My hearing is perfect, in fact a little hyper-sensitive to high pitched sounds but i am not sure if it constitutes Hyperacusis.
The intensity of my T varies, it is quite loud and very high pitched, i was terribly distressed as first, taking sleeping pills as it is louder when i lie down. It seems to come from inside my head rather than from my ears.
I have gradually come to terms with it and can now "forget" it for hours at a time.
Do you think this type of Tinnitus would be effected by a General Anesthetic?
Should i mention it to the anesthetist? Perhaps some types of anesthetic are preferable?
It is great that you are helping so many people when you are suffering yourself, thank you so much.
Kindest regards, Tony.