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How do we get clear information about hearing assistive technology?
Hearing Loss | Last Active: Jan 5 1:19pm | Replies (42)Comment receiving replies
I lost my hearing in my left ear Aug 6th and now 4 months later and going thru all of the protocols, I am now considering a Cochlear Implant. I tried 2 sets of CROS HA's. 1st was Resound, I didn't like them because the transmitting HA would deactivate when streaming. The 2nd set was Opticon because they wouldn't deactivate. I tried each for 6 weeks. I like the app for Resound and the new models have a smaller footprint. I like Oticon because the portable charging case comes with the HA's.
I am to an audiophile, but I do enjoy my tunes and I am still working a bit, so do like to have both ears active. Since I lost hearing in my left ear, 100% no word recognition. AllI get are the hums and bells of tinnitus. I am confused a bit, if I lost hearing in that ear, why am I still hearing the bells and whistles? LOL!!!
I have been reading more and more about the CI's. One thing that intrigues me, the possibility of reducing or maybe even eliminating the tinnitus. No promises but it does happen. Also, with having the hearing loss occur recently, it will be easier for your brain to get accustomed to the sounds. I look forward to more input. Yes, we are all different and everyone is going to have different outcomes.
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@j6957d Good to know you are looking for information. There's a lot of it out there. You may want to check a few of the CI discussion groups on Facebook. There are a lot of different opinions and experiences.
Hearing Loss is still under researched. Stigmas prevent many people from talking about it openly. It's way past time for that to change, but it doesn't.
There are many people who have had tinnitus issues minimized with hearing technology, including cochlear implants. Tinnitus is something very different from hearing loss. While it is often accompanied by hearing loss, it isn't always. Sometimes it just goes away and sometimes it doesn't.
There is considerable research being done on the tinnitus topic but they don't have a cure. It's important to understand that tinnitus doesn't occur in your ears, it is in the brain. Very different research topic. I suggest you look for information at http://www.ata.org The American Tinnitus Association website has current information about research.
Please keep us informed about your CI decision. Cochlear implants are modern miracles for millions of people, but not all have the same results. I strongly recommend that you be evaluated for a cochlear implant at a surgery center that specializes in the procedure.