Victoria Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 Hi. I was implanted in March of 2023 using Med El. Everything is going well - up until last week. I notice I am "hearing" a clicking sound in my implanted ear (with and without the processor connected/on. The sound is pretty consistent and soft for the most part. I have not had any injuries and I am not currently ill. Has anyone else experience clicking sounds in the implanted ear? If so, what is the fix? To make an appointment with the surgeon? Serena Metzler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted August 31, 2023 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 It could be tinnitus. But always good to get new things checked out. https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/tinnitus#:~:text=The symptoms of tinnitus can,be low or high pitched. Serena Metzler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakin Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 I've had a similar problem. I used to feel this kind of clicking sound when exposed to excessive sweat and humidity. I found the solution in using ear gear. Such sounds were heard because sweat and moisture affect the processor, cable or coil. I haven't heard such sounds since I started using the sleeve, and my device has never malfunctioned despite being exposed to sweat and moisture. However, if the clicking sounds occur even when the processor is off, then the problem may be elsewhere. Serena Metzler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serena Metzler Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 17 hours ago, Victoria said: Hi. I was implanted in March of 2023 using Med El. Everything is going well - up until last week. I notice I am "hearing" a clicking sound in my implanted ear (with and without the processor connected/on. The sound is pretty consistent and soft for the most part. I have not had any injuries and I am not currently ill. Has anyone else experience clicking sounds in the implanted ear? If so, what is the fix? To make an appointment with the surgeon? Yes, it is called ringing in the ear 👂,if u have one now, I think u should get another one next Year Sakin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianna Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 Hiya! Im thinking a call to dr. Might be in order if sound is exactly the same with processor on or off. My tinnitus went away completely, it was actually like birds in a birdcage like the zoo. Do you have a 6 month appointment? Serena Metzler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serena Metzler Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 6 hours ago, Dianna said: Hiya! Im thinking a call to dr. Might be in order if sound is exactly the same with processor on or off. My tinnitus went away completely, it was actually like birds in a birdcage like the zoo. Do you have a 6 month appointment? Yes I already had it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enegra Posted September 3, 2023 Report Share Posted September 3, 2023 Sometimes tinnitus might be triggered by some physical event, for example tension in the temple or jaw area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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