Dd has had permanent perforated war drum since she was 5. She is now 12. Last year we went to see ENT consultant full of hope that this would be the year rhey did myringoplasty. The consultant threw me. He said therat her hearing wouldnt improve and there was a danger with the surgery that her nerves would be damaged in her mouth. I asked how real those risks were so I could weigh them up. I was told they were real risks and that definitely her hearing would be no different. I was devastated as we had been hoping for a long time that this would be the end of problems. Issue now is that DD entering teenage years is very self conscious about ear plugs and headband. Why though would we put her through an operation if it wouldnt solve hearing and may damage taste sensation in her mouth. The consultant also said she would still need to wear the ear plugs and headband.
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wishiwasacollie · 14/03/2016 06:40
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