- Cholesteatoma
- Interviews
Susan's interview
How did all start?
Started with chronic ear infections with smelly discharge
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
Diagnosis took about 2 years
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
Ear Nose & Throat Specialist
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Hearing implants
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Hearing loss & tinnitis
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
Family no, friends yes.
What things have you stopped doing?
Do not socialise as much as I used to.
What do you think about the future?
Getting older and deafer
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
Re married at 40 and life has been amazing. Took up wood turning, horse riding, purchased a farm.
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Nothing different
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
Wonderful family and friends and live in an amazing rural area.
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Learn to find a way that relaxes you and take time out for yourself.
