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Dunno about RRP, but I have been anesthetized a few times. No effect on
the tinnitus.

Regards,

Steve J

I have had tinnitus all my adult life due to rifle fire, and RRP surgery
had no effect on it.

jimhoney

From: smith_bp101@hotmail.com (Dick Smith)
Does anybody here have tinnitus (intrusive ear ringing)? I'm wondering
what effects surgery (such as RRP) has on tinnitus.
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as a vietnam vet dx'ed with documentation of tinnitus in both ears - had
the RP in april 03  - no effect on the tinnitus.

never heard or saw any articles on change of tinnitus due to any surgery
procedures either.

hope this helps,

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nope

I've had a minor tin ear for many years.  I've had two surgeries,
including a RRP, and haven't noticed any different.

Curious question, yours.   d;o)

Dave

I have had it for years.  I've had two surgeries within the past six
years, and as far as I can tell, neither had an effect on my tinnitus.
It has actually gotten a bit better in the last couple of years, but it
may be that I am just better at filtering it out.  Also, I think I am
going deaf in that ear, which may be related to the tinnitus,  and
perhaps I passed a threshold of some sort.