- Cholesteatoma
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Shez's interview
How did all start?
Had the symptoms of a tooth ach.
Went to Dentist had the tooth removed
Week later things were getting worse so desided to go to doctors he h ad a look in my ear and told me l have perforated then had a MRI the results came back with Cholesteatoma
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
5 days
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
Waiting to see medical specialist
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Nothing lve been on Antibiotics since August 10 packs and now things are getting worse
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Infection, Virdigo headaches
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
No
What things have you stopped doing?
My dream job at the moment
And playing with my granddaughter
What do you think about the future?
I take things day by day thats all l can do and think positive
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
2015 travelling with my husband and daughter
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
I would enjoy doing my work and go for night walks with my family
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
I feel hopeless
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Just hang in there stay positive thats all you can do