Skinner Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 OK so tomorrow morning the 3 Amigos are getting tubes in their ears. They have middle to moderate hearing problems and their ear drums are not moving due to the built up fluid. Now from what the doctor has told us and their teachers at Easter Seals (Speech Therapy ) that come Monday there will be a night a day difference with them. So for those with Children on here that have ad tubes in their childrens years what were you experience with this. Also they are have there Altoids (sp?) removed as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLN SUX Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 my buddy had tubes put in several times he was growing up... im sure the procedure and technology has advanced since then, but for the first day or so his ears were very snesitive, and we werent allowed in his house because the loud noise we could potentialy make as kids could damage the drums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted December 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 my buddy had tubes put in several times he was growing up... im sure the procedure and technology has advanced since then, but for the first day or so his ears were very snesitive, and we werent allowed in his house because the loud noise we could potentialy make as kids could damage the drums. well the tubes are in the ear drums to allow the fluid behind them to drain. I'm not too worried about the soreness its going to be a given. Just wondering on how quickly they will start to improve with their speech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 My daughter had tubes put in because of the fluid, but it was causing constant ear infections. She did notice better hearing almost immediatly though. I wasn't really expecting that because we did it for the infections. She hasn't had but one ear infection since then and that was two years ago. It was a vast improvement for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Oh I hope this goes over well for your kids. Good luck, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOWLX Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 I have and my son does also have them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 my little sister had them, but I don't remember anything about it because I was a little kid at the time too, so this post doesn't help whatsoever. I do think they are pretty common though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 I had tubes in my ears when I was little due to the fluid causing daily ear infections. That stopped the infections and pretty much immediately improved my hearing. I couldn't tolerate loud noises at all or windows down when riding in a car. That eventually went away. As for their speech, I can't really answer that since it wasn't an issue for me. Hope all goes well for your boys tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 My daughter had tubes put in because of the fluid, but it was causing constant ear infections. She did notice better hearing almost immediatly though. I wasn't really expecting that because we did it for the infections. She hasn't had but one ear infection since then and that was two years ago. It was a vast improvement for her. Our Niece had Tubes for the EI as well. She has not had ONE since! I am not sure if her hearing improved, as she was still really small. I can image it would help a LOT! Just a side question.... why do ALL THREE need it? Is it something genetic, or enviromental? KillJoy PS - Best Wises for Tomorrow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted December 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Our Niece had Tubes for the EI as well. She has not had ONE since! I am not sure if her hearing improved, as she was still really small. I can image it would help a LOT! Just a side question.... why do ALL THREE need it? Is it something genetic, or enviromental? KillJoy PS - Best Wises for Tomorrow!!! they all have fluid built up in the ears (ear infections). They have had 4 or 5 infects since birth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 they all have fluid built up in the ears (ear infections). They have had 4 or 5 infects since birth. Fuck that! Poor guys!!!! We have been luck, so far. She is just over 2, and only had one. We had REALLY bad acid reflux when she was an infant though. Good Luck Tomorrow!!! KillJoy PS - Ice Cream makes healing go faster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 they all have fluid built up in the ears (ear infections). They have had 4 or 5 infects since birth. Damn dude, how old are they? Beleive me I know how hard it is for your kids to have constant EI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted December 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Damn dude, how old are they? Beleive me I know how hard it is for your kids to have constant EI. they will be 3 at the end of Feb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 good luck. they'll do fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 they will be 3 at the end of Feb. My daughter didn't get them until she was 5, and I wish I'd done it sooner. Double ear infections FTL. It really wasn't a big deal for her at all, said it really didn't hurt. Did they tell you that the tubes fall out after a few years? That is why I had to deal with an infection last week, so we may have to go through it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Fluid in the ears is supposed to be there, but continually draining. Infections are not caused by the fluid being present, it is caused by blockage in the eustachian tube not allowing the natural drainage to occur. Saying infections are caused by the fluid is like saying car accidents are caused by skid marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted December 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Fluid in the ears is supposed to be there, but continually draining. Infections are not caused by the fluid being present, it is caused by blockage in the eustachian tube not allowing the natural drainage to occur. Saying infections are caused by the fluid is like saying car accidents are caused by skid marks. OK so I worded it wrong. either way the tubes will help with the middle ear movement which hopefully will help improve their speech. oh and thanks to adding absolutely nothing to the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 OK so I worded it wrong. either way the tubes will help with the middle ear movement which hopefully will help improve their speech. oh and thanks to adding absolutely nothing to the thread. I was not singling you out. That is a misconception that is very common.I must have hit a sore spot with you.Sorry if you took it that way. Good luck and I wish your kids well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 im sure all 4 of me and my siblings had them at one point. and i think what they're having removed is their adenoids...unless one got a breath mint lodged in his throat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 well the tubes are in the ear drums to allow the fluid behind them to drain. I'm not too worried about the soreness its going to be a given. Just wondering on how quickly they will start to improve with their speech. My friend has a son who had a computer/magnetic cochlea put in due to hearing issues.....I know, completely different situation, but..... Take a video camera if you can....he said the reaction once he heard his voice for the first time was priceless. Not sure if the difference will yield the same impact but it could be a moment worth capturing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 I had them, don't remember obviously but my mom said it was they best thing she ever did for me was find a doctor that knew I needed tubes put in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Gabrielle had them put in in June, it takes like 10 Minutes, and yes she was a much happier child and healthier too. It was a noticeable difference. She still has her adenoids though, I had mine out in 07, you have read that story I'm sure. Kids take it easier though. Tubes in ears is no sweat, Gabrielle was playing the same day in the afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 I have a pic of her right after waking up from the drugs of the surgery. Give ma a couple min. http://gallery.me.com/bbotte/100006/iPhone%20Pictures%20030/web.jpg Must have been some Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 And for the triple, my thread in June: http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52160&highlight=tubes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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