Hi to all...I am also new to this forum. I am so happy to be able to read about your personal experiences whether you have or are considering getting a cochlear implant. I have only 10% hearing in my left ear and have reduced, but acceptable hearing in my right ear. I wear Phonak bicros hearing aids. I also have 24/7 tinnitus in my left ear. The constant sound is very difficult and nothing masks it. The noise I hear is mid range and sounds like an car or truck engine or an airplane overhead. I'm considering getting a cochlear implant and have an appointment at MEEI in early February to assess if a CI for my left ear makes sense. My reason for a CI is two fold: improve my hearing and also to reduce my tinnitus. Did anyone in the group have tinnitus who also went ahead to get a CI?
If so, was your tinnitus reduced or even better, eliminated?

Thank you all. I appreciate everything you've shared.
Gail

PS - I'm sorry if I'm posting incorrectly as this is more than a comment to Tom.