Bdayboom Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Hi I'm writing this on behalf of my partner she has had an implant now for over a year and has always struggled after a period of time she gets a build of tinnitus that then leads to dizziness she describes it as being drunk all spaced out she's exhausted by it. She then takes off the implant and after several more days things settled down again. But it then repeates itself. She's gone to specialist and they don't seem to be able to help. She's also gone to a neurosurgeon and is being referred to get a ct scan. Has anyone else suffered she feels so alone and says she just wants to be normal.... I just want to help her somehow.... I'd appreciate any thoughts input.... Thank you in advance Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted September 30, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Hi Ben, I'm so sorry your partner is experiencing so much difficulty. I wish her the best and hope the scan and neurosurgeon can figure out what is causing her symptoms. Mary Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diguirses Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 I'm sorry for your partner. I am also planning to wear wireless hearing aids and also booked an appointment with my hearing aid specialist in Bowmanville. Which type of hearing implant does your partner use? I think it is better to wear hearing aid rather than using an implant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Kara of Canada Posted October 14, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Most of us that have implants have not other choice. It's that or no hearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted October 14, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Hearing aids are helpful for many people. For people whom hearing aids can not help, cochlear implants may be best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted October 22, 2016 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 On 30/09/2016 at 10:29 PM, Bdayboom said: Hi I'm writing this on behalf of my partner she has had an implant now for over a year and has always struggled after a period of time she gets a build of tinnitus that then leads to dizziness she describes it as being drunk all spaced out she's exhausted by it. She then takes off the implant and after several more days things settled down again. But it then repeates itself. She's gone to specialist and they don't seem to be able to help. She's also gone to a neurosurgeon and is being referred to get a ct scan. Has anyone else suffered she feels so alone and says she just wants to be normal.... I just want to help her somehow.... I'd appreciate any thoughts input.... Thank you in advance Ben Hello, Although I respond lately - does her hearing map suit well her? We have already had members who experienced dizziness or headache because of hearing map which didn't suit well to the implantee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MED-EL Moderator Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 On 9/30/2016 at 10:29 PM, Bdayboom said: Hi I'm writing this on behalf of my partner she has had an implant now for over a year and has always struggled after a period of time she gets a build of tinnitus that then leads to dizziness she describes it as being drunk all spaced out she's exhausted by it. She then takes off the implant and after several more days things settled down again. But it then repeates itself. She's gone to specialist and they don't seem to be able to help. She's also gone to a neurosurgeon and is being referred to get a ct scan. Has anyone else suffered she feels so alone and says she just wants to be normal.... I just want to help her somehow.... I'd appreciate any thoughts input.... Thank you in advance Ben Hi Ben, thanks for reaching out to our HearPeers community about your partner. I'm sorry to hear she is going through a tough time at the moment. I strongly recommend speaking with your local MED-EL Representative who may be able to offer some support. I have sent you their contact details in a private message. Kind regards, Leigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted January 27, 2017 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Hi Ben I hope everything has settled down since you last posted. Please let us know how everything worked out. adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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