I figured out that I had TTTS coupled with mild Hyperacusis in May of 2016 after about 6 months from when it started after a traumatic gunshot incident. I went to quite a few different ENT specialist and most of them where rather rude and did not care to help me at all. I finally got a proper diagnosis from the University Of Chicago Medicine however the doctor did not want to help me seek the surgery and was very rude to me.
I don't know if it's my long hair and facial tattoos but most of the doctors wouldn't give me the time of day or listen to me when I explain that I am interested in trying the surgery that many people find helpful for this condition. They usually give me some kind of snarky comment like oh did your read that on the internet? They also don't seem to have any knowledge of the recent studies or success that comes from the surgery and are unwilling to listen or look into it for me. They mostly seem to undermine and dismiss the issue all together.
Ultimately I won't be able to move forward with many of the other issues I'm dealing with in life if I am don't at least try the surgery. I have thought about it deeply, done as much research as I can and I am certain that I must at least try it regardless of any risk. However, although I have noticed a few people around the internet and on these forums mentioning that they have undergone the surgery, I have not been able to find a doctor or surgeon that has any experience or knowledge of the matter.
I would prefer to find one in the Chicagoland Area, but I do not care if I have to travel to get a doctor that has experience giving this surgery.
I don't even care if insurance is unable to cover this surgery however I am only on my families high end health insurance plan for another 6 months and they cover pretty much anything so I hope someone here can help me find one ASAP.
I don't know if it's my long hair and facial tattoos but most of the doctors wouldn't give me the time of day or listen to me when I explain that I am interested in trying the surgery that many people find helpful for this condition. They usually give me some kind of snarky comment like oh did your read that on the internet? They also don't seem to have any knowledge of the recent studies or success that comes from the surgery and are unwilling to listen or look into it for me. They mostly seem to undermine and dismiss the issue all together.
Ultimately I won't be able to move forward with many of the other issues I'm dealing with in life if I am don't at least try the surgery. I have thought about it deeply, done as much research as I can and I am certain that I must at least try it regardless of any risk. However, although I have noticed a few people around the internet and on these forums mentioning that they have undergone the surgery, I have not been able to find a doctor or surgeon that has any experience or knowledge of the matter.
I would prefer to find one in the Chicagoland Area, but I do not care if I have to travel to get a doctor that has experience giving this surgery.
I don't even care if insurance is unable to cover this surgery however I am only on my families high end health insurance plan for another 6 months and they cover pretty much anything so I hope someone here can help me find one ASAP.
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