Of all the Antibiotics and steroids I have taken...nothing stopped it permanently! It always returned with symptoms growing ever more present and stronger! The surgery has worked best for me! Radical mastoidectomy with CWD.
I feel like the best treatment is finding the right doctor to perform the CWD surgery along with constant follow up. Having an ENT who is willing to see me if I even think something is going on has been a life saver.
Surgery is the only option to stop it getting worse. My drs tried to manage it with antibiotics but they left it too long and I ended up with an even worse case.
In the mean time - Keep your ears dry. If you have pain use paracetamol Daily with another form of strong painkiller e.g Tramadol
Hannah is my 16 year daughter. She has had problems with her ears since she was born. Constant trips to gp pediatric Dr for antibiotics for ear infections and get big injection on antibiotics when it wouldn't clear up. There was no bouncing on he...
Case history:
2004 grommet l.s. (Szent István Hospital)
June, October 2005: deviacio septi nasi, sinusitis ethmoidalis chr. (Szent István Hospital)
2006: mastoidectomia, atticoantrotomia, tympanoplastica. (MÁV Hospital)
January 2008: retympano...
I call cholesteatoma the beast because it is. I started with ear infection in 2006. Then I noticed a hearing lose.Not intll 2011 did I get to a doctor who gave a proper diagnosis. Sent to Dr. Giddings in Spokane Wa. Had surgery to remove C Toma and p...
My 12 year old had his first surgery 2 weeks ago. ( 9/7/2016) after discovering he had it in feb. No history of ear infections until December 15. How're had to have grommets in 3 years ago due to glue ear. From what I understand this is just the star...
Won't bore you with my dull medical history. Will say that it seems I am luckier than most, in that I have no day to day symptoms & I was able to swim, snorkel & even dive in some beautiful oceans before the disease was diagnosed.
I felt fearful & ve...
Hi, I would really like some info regarding laser treatment for ctoma. I know that this is available in the UK. Does anyone know if this is available in Ireland. Thanks