Experiences with

Cochlear Implants

What is the experience of living with hearing in only one ear, and has anyone had cochlear implants? How effective are they?

Hi , does anyone have a cochlear implant and still have bad tinnitus?

Hello , I have been away from the tInnitus group but thought I would just put a message out there . I have had really bad tinnitus for 7 years now as a result of a grommet being put in my ear. I have had 8 operations on my ear …a grommet put in and out twice , a stapadectomy ( bone removed) and I am

Hello .. I’m just enquiring if there is anyone out there who has a cochlear implant and tinnitus. I’ve had a lot of operations on my ear , and onto my second cochlear implant. I’m in pain still after these operations and still have awful tinnitus. Just trying to get on with things!

Hi - I am waiting for an aortic valve replacement and double bypass. I’m very nervous about it, but my main concern is that I have been fitted with a cochlear implant and once the outer section of this is removed I am in a completely silent world. The thought of being in the anaesthetic room and then

Hi everyone, I promised to let you know any updates. I went to audiology and ENT yesterday, had a hearing test then seen a specialist nurse then a consultant. I’m afraid I need a cochlear implant, my hearing is very poor now in my left ear, they think the cause is my sensorial hearing loss suddenly just

Hello I joined the group again after about 4 years . Unfortunately my Tinnitus hasn’t improved , in fact it has become louder. I’ve had 7 operations on my ear and now onto my second cochlear implant. Just wondering if anyone has a cochlear implant , but still having awful tinnitus? It’s a horrible illness

I’m wondering if anyone with hearing loss from virus, Menierie’s disease has had a cochlear implant and any negative results ?

I was diagnosed in 2015 with a smallish A.N. and have been on a watch and wait programme since then.I was diagnosed as bilaterally deaf. This year I was called in by the consultant and told it has now grown to an operable size. My problem is that I am also profoundly deaf in other ear, my hearing aide

- Vision/hearing restoration - Critical period reopening may help adapt the brain to new sensory aids like cochlear implants or help regain lost function after injuries.

Hi everyone, It's my first post here after watching over the last few weeks! I'm from the UK and having a bit of a mare getting my GP to seriously investigate what's wrong with me. I'd really appreciate your advice on my blood test results in particular. Apologies in advance for the essay 🙈. Skip to

I had a subtotal hysterectomy due to a fibroid 3 months ago, keeping my ovaries and cervix.I have just found out that during the surgery, that my surgeon found that I have rectovaginal endometriosis as my rectum is fused to the back of my cervix. Due to gynaecological abnormalities my cervix wasn't removed

Hello, I have had tinnitus in one ear for 7 years now. I have had 8 operations on my ear , grommets put in and taken out, a bone removed and now I’m onto my second cochlear implant. I still have really bad tinnitus and was wondering if there was anyone who has a cochlear and still experiences tinnitus

I had anxiety over getting a Cochlear Implant done. I was taking Atarax on top of Zyrtec which causes QT Elongation. So I was diagnosed with AFIB and sent to the ER. Prescribed Metoprolol and a 81 mg aspirin. I didn't take the Metoprolol because it was on a Recall list by the FDA for 3 months as it

Hi everyone, I have been referred to an NHS fertility specialist and my appointment is mid-January. This is the first time I have been through this and looking to see if anyone can tell me a little more about the process and what kind of timescales to expect for starting treatments? (I’m in Scotland

There are so many good people in this world, thank you all for such encouraging message etc I’ve had .My wife who was a nurse for over 40 years is looking after me and she’s out of this world.I’m slowly getting over the shock. Two further complaints I didn’t mention was I ‘m a cochlear implant user as

Hi everyone, To cut long story short, I was diagnosed with severe endometriosis 6 years ago after a cyst exploded. I have had 2 surgeries, zoladex injections, marina coil, mini pill, depot-provera injections and the contraceptive implant. I have bled through all of these and have been on a seemingly

Hi all, I had my first lap yesterday and the staff were amazing. Luckily I don't have that dreaded shoulder pain! My surgeon came in while I was still very dozy and I was struggling to speak with my dry throat so I didn't get to ask many questions. All I remember him saying is that they found scar

Hi I'm new, first post. I've had issues with a raised Hba1c for many years. After asking over and over, as I'm healthy weight and eat well, could it be linked to any other health condition, and being told no, finally after much research I've been diagnosed with PCOS. I've seen a specialist as

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