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Am I Too Old to Get a Cochlear Implant? Where Can I Learn More?
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I had my cochlear implant surgery done yesterday, Oct 3rd, 2025 on my right side ear.
Regarding hearing, t is obviously too early to tell about the outcome until sometime after activation.
Prescription medication helped to dampen any pain and has not been a major issue until now.
However, one for me very disturbing side effect is that after the anesthesia had worn off, gradually my tinnitus came back, but at an intensity beyond anything I experienced before. When laying down, it becomes less intensive after a while provided I don't change position from laying on my left side
I had in the recent past read about suggestions to handle tinnitus, like taking prescription tranquilizers, painkillers and supplements Many prescription pain medication cause tinnitus to get worse.
Did you or anyone else in the Community had a similar experience with post implant surgery intense tinnitus and found any workable relief? Thank you.
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@deberh - I had a CI implanted in my right ear in July. Had never had tinnitus before and was very surprised when it came roaring into my ear after surgery. It lessened over time. I took 2 Advil PM when I went to bed for the first month, read with my CI attached, taking it off when I got sleepy. At least for me, the tinnitus is completely gone and I'm back to my normal routine at bedtime. My surgeon prescribed a steroid pack which did nothing; this seemed to do the trick for me. Hope this will help. Learning to live with a CI is work, learning to hear distinction in various words is work, but I enjoy hearing with more ease.
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@deberh
So sorry to hear about the tinnitus. Hopefully it will diminish. Did the medical team give you any advice about how to handle it?
Some people have mentioned dietary issues such as sodium & or sugar cut back. One problem with tinnitus is that different things seem to help different people, so you may have to experiment a bit.
Other things that people have mentioned are prescription drugs, alcohol and nicotine.
Positives have included listening to 'white noise (which obviously isn't possible until you're CI is activated.) Other's include stress management techniques such as rhythmic breathing & relaxation strategies.
Hoping you find something that helps. Be sure to ask the medical folks for support.