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Paula Moderator |
posted 04-29-2001 09:22 AM
 
Actually, the results with the cochlear implant have been VERY good for both adults and children. Results are generally better for those who are post-lingually deafened or hard of hearing - meaning those who could hear previously with or without hearing aids. If you want to hear about peoples' experiences with the implant, join some of the listservs devoted to people who have them and people who are considering getting them. They are a real eye opener. There is a list of some of them in our Resource Directory at: www.hearingexchange.com/resources/Listservs_and_Discussion_Groups/ The manufacturers' web sites and related information can be found at: www.hearingexchange.com/resources/Cochlear_Implants/ Many people with a cochlear implant are able to hear on the telephone again, listen to the radio, reduce their reliance on lipreading and much more. It is NOT a miracle cure and it takes hard work and determination. As with any decision, it is your decision and you must get all the facts and information to determine if it is right for you. Paula ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Kathy Member |
posted 05-01-2001 03:36 PM
I had a popping sensation in my right ear 8 days ago. Almost immediately I lost the hearing in that ear. I could only hear a faint dial tone with that ear. I went to the doctor the next morning and was told that I should not worry and take a decongestant. Two days later, I was no longer able to hear the dial tone so my doctor set up an appointment at an ENT for the following week. I called the ENT and was able to get in that day. Hearing test showed that I had lost all hearing in my right ear. They put me on steriods for a couple of days, but I was told that there was a slim to none chance that I would regain any hearing. At eight days I still have no hearing in my right ear. I too am about to go crazy with the noise from my bad ear. I am unable to understand what people are saying if there is any background noise. I am a student and mother. In class I hear the moving papers, but not what my instructor is saying. At home I hear the bubbles in the fish tank but not what my children are saying. I feel very isolated. I hope that if you find anything that will help me cope that you will pass it on. Thanks. IP: Logged |
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bhatti unregistered |
posted 06-15-2001 03:43 AM
Mikes experience has prompted me to narrate my story. I am 62 yrs and have led the life of an active soldier. I had a sudden loss of hearing in my right ear on 29 may 2001...... no pain/irritation/or any other symptoms except that the ear felt blocke. I felt dizzy, loss of balance, appetite and had some cold sweats.Felt very weak and drowsy as if i had taken half a dozen bottles of whisky. slept like a log for 10 hours.Next moning was seen by cardiologist, neuro surgeon, neurophysician and ENT specialist. Blood tests, xrays. audiogram, CT Scan, dopplers and MRI etc r negative... The ENt staright away put me on Prednisolone and Histamine Hydrocholoride 16mg...Had my audiogram redone after 10days medication and there was no improvement in hearing though I have recovered from vertigo effects by about 80/90percent. I am due back for another visit to ENT specialist on 18 June........Seemingly nothing much has changed in my hearing but waiting for the audiogram to reveal the true state..... I can travel to US if there is hope. Mike I wish u recover fast and begin to enjoy ur life fully. IP: Logged |
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Shari unregistered |
posted 06-19-2001 08:27 AM
Mike.....This is my first time visiting this forum and I have to say, I love it so far! But I wanted to let you know that a hearing aid may very well work for you, even with only 15% of your hearing restored. The reason I say this is because I have had a gradual nerve deafness loss and am now at the 5% hearing range. With only 5% hearing left, you'd think I might as well forget hearing aids. But I wear two Maico's (the "powerhouses") and have very good results with them. In fact, I panic if one should start to act up. My biggest problem is speech discrimination, but the volume is very good. So please, give hearing aids a try, you may just love them! If you are like me, you will have to try 8 or 10 of them before you find one that works well for you, but it's worth the time and effort  If I have missed important information (seeing I'm a newbie), please forgive my contribution here (and maybe ignorance). *smile* Look forward to hearing about your progress! Shari Koeper
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Paula Moderator |
posted 06-19-2001 08:43 AM
Hi Shari: Welcome to HearingExchange. I'm glad you found us! If you haven't already, please sign up for our bi-monthly newsletter, HearingExchange News so that you'll learn about all of the updates and new resources on the site. All email addresses are kept strictly confidential. You can sign up on the main page www.HearingExchange.com in the Sign Up box. Let me know if you have any questions. Regards, Paula IP: Logged |
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Mike Member |
posted 06-19-2001 08:30 PM
Thanks for your input on the hearing aids. Unfortunately with the type of loss I have, they say the hearing aid will not work. When they boost the input up 100 db, very loud, things sound like the teacher in the peanuts cartoons. I can hear sound, but speach is not even distinguishable from a tone. Besides, they say cranking the volume up that high is like standing next to a jet engine at full throttle, it could do more damage than good. For now it is just a waiting game! IP: Logged |
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Paula Moderator |
posted 06-20-2001 12:58 AM
Hi Mike: Have you peeked in at any of the cochlear implant listservs? People are getting remarkable results with it even after not hearing for 30 or more years! They can hear on the phone, listen and understand the radio, have conversations, etc. Granted, not everyone will have the same results but from reading many posts, it is an overwhelming group of people who are doing very well. Regards, Paula IP: Logged |
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ROCCO unregistered |
posted 06-21-2001 10:04 AM
Kathy, I suffered the same situation you are currently tolerating. It's 2 years since I lost my hearing, and yet I continue to tolerate the junk noise. I sit in conference meeting at work, spending half the time trying to pick up the conversations and not actually getting involved because it's a half-duplex affect once you suffer from hearing loss. I wrote to several people (Dr.s) on this site and yet to receive a response. Why? They have no answers!! I suggest you bear with it, stay strong, get accustomed to your new life. I'm still aggravated, doctors are useless. Rocco IP: Logged |
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Paula Moderator |
posted 06-21-2001 03:40 PM
Rocco: We currently do not have any MDs on our panel of experts at HearingExchange. Also, due to the large volume of questions we receive, our experts are unable to answer every question that comes in. We hope to have an otologist (MD) on board soon, so please be patient and re-submit your question when we do. Thank you, Paula IP: Logged |
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Mike Member |
posted 06-21-2001 06:41 PM
Advancements in medicine occur every day in every field. I am not happy with the overall results of cochlear implants or the limited ability to make a change once the implant has been done. Since by loss is directly related to the death of the "hairs"lining the inner ear, due to loss of fluid because of a fistula, I am considering other options. Several Dr's in the UK have grown these hairs with stem cells. One day I hope that they will be able to do the same with me in order to return "natural hearing" in my left ear. I feel this is a better alternative considering the type of loss I have, my youth, and the fact that I have no loss in my right ear. Please do not misunderstand my reply, implants are a viable and GREAT option for many...but not what I would consider acceptable. Much of my concern regarding implants is that I have been told by researchers in the UK that an implant could take away the ability to use stem cells to help me hear again in the future. IP: Logged |
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ROCCO unregistered |
posted 06-22-2001 09:11 AM
Paula, I was referring to Doctors in general also. I've seen 3 ENT's, Audiologist(s), and Otologists over the last 2 years. They have NO answers. They can only guess why Sudden Hearing Loss occurs. They have NO cure. Tinnitus lasts forever. They have no answers for Tinnitus, just therapy and re-hab's. Thats only to make you "deal" with the noise 24x7x365. Yes, I'm disgruntled, especially with todays technology not having a clue as to why this can happen. "Virus" is their typical answer when they have no answer. ROCCO IP: Logged |
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Donna unregistered |
posted 06-23-2001 03:33 PM
This is a reply to message posted by bhatti. My 50 year old husband had similar thing happen to him. May 30th he got dizzy, nauseated and cold sweats, but also had very slurred speech. He was hospitalized for 2 days, treated for heat exhaustion. He complained of no hearing in right ear, Dr. put him on antihistamines. Didn't get any better after a week so he saw an ENT he put him on Prednisone and Acyclovir (antibiotic). On June15th my husband woke me up and said he could not hear anything. He has now lost most of the hearing in his left ear too. He has had CT, MRI, EEG, EKG, all are normal. ENT says it is looking grim, only small chance of getting hearing back in left ear. He has another appointment with neurologist Mon. Please let me know if you learn anything about your hearing loss. IP: Logged |
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Kathy Member |
posted 06-25-2001 09:07 AM
Rocco, Just read your response. It has now been two months since I lost my hearing in my right ear. I did get a little hearing back, but not enough to use, less than 5%. I am ajusting though. I still have problems in noisy environments understanding speech, but I am doing better in general. I think that I hear better than the test indicate though. I can hear the recording on the phone when you pick it up but don't dial. Load noise like the radio turned up is hard to hear it just seems to virbrate. I don't go back until August to have my hearing retested. My ent has also indicated that I my want to try a hearing aid that picks up the sound from my right side and sends it to my left ear so that I don't have to always be turned toward the person talking. I still have all the noise in my right ear, but I try not to focus on it. Sometimes though it just about drives me crazy, but most of the time I can ignor it. I hope that you have some luck in dealing with your loss. Let me know if you learn of any new technologies that might be of assistance. Good Luck. IP: Logged |
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ROCCO unregistered |
posted 06-25-2001 09:31 AM
Kathy, Well that is good news. Hopefully, over time,your hearing will gradually come back. In the meanwhile,tolerating the junk noise is difficult to adjust to, but I will keep a good ear to the ground and post any new technology enhancements. IP: Logged |
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ROCCO unregistered |
posted 06-28-2001 03:59 PM
All, Another Audiologist appointment, another "Sorry, no improvement". Bells in my head ringing like the hum in the back of a TV set. If I only knew the words. Tinnitus is worse than the hearing loss itself. Doctors haven't a clue, but they keep asking me to come back. Must be that 15 dollar co-payment that they get their feathers ruffled when you say "Bill me later!" So I go home, and deal with it! Between the grandfather clock chiming, the constant noise emulating from the 28,000 btu air conditioner, and the TV volume high enough for me to relate to, I like to think that life can be a lot worse. Stay calm and don't hurt nobody...that's what I say !!!!!!! The Rock IP: Logged |
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