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Posted by Jeff Radom
In Reply to: Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test for Tinnitus posted by Bob
I've had both, and neither of them bothered me from a hearing standpoint. I'm sure
that's almost always the case, but that doesn't mean the danger is not there. Get a
second informed opinion and insist upon what you're comfortable with.
bobalv.nospam@pacbell.bogus.net wrote:
> My ENT wants to do an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test.
>
> On p. 229 of “Tinnitus:Questions and Answers” by Jack Vernon and B.T.
> Sanders,
> they state that this test uses loud sounds that can make tinnitus worse,
> sometimes permanently. They also state that it is a test for acoustic neuroma
> and an alternate test is an MRI (which can be taken with earplugs).
>
> My ENT insists that the test is safe. He claims that it is given to babies.
> He
> won't refer me for an MRI.
>
> Who is right?
>
> Bob
