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I imagine the same restrictions that go for hearing aids. Simple things like using an umbrella or hat in the rain, a scarf/hat in extreme cold, wearing a helmet for some active sports that you might not have thought of using in the past. Being super cautious if you are walking on ice (having...

The only stupid question is the one that is not asked. Most of what is in the suitcase is cables, charger for batteries, dry and store, mic and ear hooks. If it is Cochlear there should also be a dvd disc, a poster size page with instructions and a flip through manual..not large but full of...

I am so sorry it has been so rough for you. Did you seek the opinion of a dermatologist? They are best suited to deal with allergic skin reactions. Having reacted to many things over the years, I would think a 7 day course of steroids would help. You start with heavy doses for the the first day...

are you using any type of antibiotic cream? Anything with neomicin makes me break out like you describe. Not just neosporin..but any of the triple antibiotics have that ingredient. If the answer is yes, have them give you polysporin or another ointment/cream that does not have neomicin. So glad...

I am so glad that things are going well. The shot is a must, so not sure why the snafu on that. Make sure you get documentation of the shot...just in case you get a second implant. The shot is good for five years...

Just started watching a new show on HGTV called The White Room. One of the contestants is Deaf. Awesome! Hope he does well.

Basically, you will go through extensive hearing tests. First without the aid of hearing aids, then with hearing aids. They have to prove to the insurance company that you have major hearing loss in BOTH ears. Listening to beeps, raising your hand when or if you hear them. Speech comprehension...

I wish you all the luck in the world. After having gone through two CI surgeries myself, I can understand the emotions you feel. Keep good thoughts, but keep them realistic. I was told to expect the worst but hope for the best. For me, that was the surgery would fail being the worst, but I hoped...

I have not been able to use a landline phone since my implant surgeries. I can manage ok on a cell, IF the person I am speaking with speaks clearly and slowly. I too use the cables and that does help a great deal. I choose to use the phone rarely as I find I get headaches when I spend too much...

I don't know about other countries, but it's not available in the US yet. The only one that is available in the US is the N5, which I am falling in like with. It does sound interesting, but makes me wonder how you can keep residual hearing. I know a lot of CI users have some residual, but that...

Most insurance companies require a shot for that at least two weeks before the surgery..the V.A. should be able to take care of that w/o trouble. My drugs were great..I called them the best cocktail EVER. Out in a flash and awake just as fast w/o being groggy or anything. The pain wasn't that...

google gives what the seller says..I want what the user says.

Hi guys.. I have a CI, and clarity is a big issue for me. Hubby is a bit hard of hearing so volume is an issue for him. My question is..is there a good answering machine out there that gives clear messages and has a good volume control? Most of the ones I have tried have one but not the other...

Just a thought...have you talked about using the back up of your n5 as your primary for the other ear? That way, you can use the remote for both processors. That is what my audi suggested for my upcoming second implant. I too have the nucleus freedom as my first processor. Your nfreedom's will...

I work at Wal-Mart and never have had that problem. Now the rent a movie kiosks are a pain.. more an annoying high pitch noise than an electrical problem. The only bad sounds are when I use tcoil for cell phone use..I have to go outside as I get a nasty hum if anywhere close to an electrical...

Charlotte!! you are one of the ones that I have missed the most. How are you doing? *clinks* coffee mug

That sounds like me, and I ditched my ha shortly after activation of my ci. Good luck.

Hear? Yes, I guess I do okay. But, I am still in between the hearing world and the deaf world. Like those wearing ha's are. I will never hear "normally" again. I can hold my own in a one on one conversation quite well but hate being in crowed, noisy places. In that atmosphere there is just too...

Do you have any directionality at all with the ha? If so, I would keep it in. One of the most frustrating things for me being a CI wearer who no longer benefits from a ha in the other ear is not knowing where sounds are coming from. Someone calls out my name, and I hear it, just have to turn a...

According to the people at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill..the batteries have still not been approved by the FDA but should be soon. Those that get the new N5 before the batteries are approved get a voucher or something with their kit that gives them the choice to have them sent...