Christa Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Hi I have had my cochlear implant for 4 months, and activated for about 3 month. Recently I have noticed a tin like taste in my mouth? They mentioned that this could be a side effect, but I thought it was only something you would get for the first couple weeks after surgery? Has anyone else noticed this? Will music ever sound good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted September 24, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Christa- LOL. Music starting sounding better to me around the 5 month point. It is still improving. I'm not sure about delayed tin taste. Maybe Ivana will chime in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikHaugsby Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Hi Christa, good to hear from you! Regarding the tin taste, that's something where you'll need to talk with your doctor about it. And when it comes to music, like every sound it takes time for your brain to get used to the cochlear implant's electric stimulation. Three months isn't a long time, so keep up the practice and rehabilitation and you can keep improving your hearing skills. We've got some tips for listening to music over on the MED-EL blog: http://www.medel.com/blog/listen-music-cochlear-implant-better/that I hope can help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted September 25, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Christa Erik is correct. Your doctor and surgeon know your hearing and medical history the best. They should be able to figure out what is going on. As far as music. At least for me, using the phone and understanding music took the longest to come back. At one point, I got really discouraged and thought that I would never be able to understand music again. Then all of the sudden I started making big gains and can happily say that music sound just like it always did. practice, patience and PERSEVERANCE!!!!! You will get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted October 8, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hi, I was absent certain amount of time due to my exams... The tin taste is due to compromitation of the chorda tympani. The chorda tympani is a branch of the facial nerve that originates from the taste buds in the front of the tongue, runs through the middle ear, and carries taste messages to the brain. It joins the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) inside the facial canal. Most often this tin taste is temporarly because surgeon has to operate in the field where facial nerve naturally goes through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted October 8, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 I missed you Ivana. Hope your exams went well. Ivana Marinac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Ivana Marinac Posted October 8, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Tnx Mary Beth - still have few but I'll try to be more regular. Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christa Posted October 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 I am very happy to hear that music will sound better. I have noticed a bit of a difference lately, but sometimes it still sounds like static, of muffly. It's nice to know that it is not just me lol Sometimes I hear a song I know, but it will take a few minutes to identify it. I really don't know any new stuff, but I try. It's difficult. Hearing from others about certain topics is very helpful. Also thank you Eric from Med-el. I love my implant! Thank you Med-el! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Sandy Posted October 17, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Hi Christa, like everyone has said. It's the 3Ps. My next goal is music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Adam Posted October 22, 2015 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 It will come, probably when you least expect it. I don't think you will mind the wait once things start coming together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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