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    CIs and Music

    Perhaps taking a piece that you know what the problem is that you're hearing and play it after adjustments are made to see if it's improved? That might help you fine tune a map for music.
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    Low frequency loss.

    Almost 9 yrs ago I got my first CI, (low freq. loss) I started out with the CI and HA. After a year ditched the HA, since the CI was so dominant and I hated the HA. To me the HA assisted the CI To learn faster, At that time I listened to music that did n't have alot of background...
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    Choosing a cochlear implant brand

    I just got my 2nd CI. Since the one I received 9 yrs ago was a Cochlear on the left, I went with the same on the right. Cant wait for activation in a couple weeks! What I told my daughter when she was deciding (her audi was pushing for AB vs Cochlear) is look at what they offer that YOU may...
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    Otologics carina implant, anyone?

    Having worn HA's and now CI they are very different. So different I just got my 2nd CI. :) If the Carina is basically the same as Envoy I'd say approach with caution. From what I see of the Envoy, you will probably lose the middle ear conduction system (bones, the device is somehow...
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    Coclear question

    I sometimes sweat a lot when working out. My cheap solution is to cut the finger tips off one of those little knit gloves that cost about .99 a pair and just slide that over the bottom part of the processor. You can choose any color you want and the knit cover absorbs the sweat those keeping...
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    Coclear question

    To answer your question regarding the processor it is covered by a 3 year warranty and they will actually replace it if you lose it once I believe. you can then buy insurance by the year to cover the processor. Replacing the processor runs at about $6000 + more then a HA but really not that...
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    Residual Hearing

    No it blends together, but when they implant the device you do lose some of that so your tests will show that, you would more then likely go from hearing 50 % to hearing basically nothing unless spoken directly into the ear, loudly. Even then you probably would not understand what was said. I...
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    Am I over reacting?

    Hello all I am having a frustrating time with my current supervisor and his/her refusal to actually understand why I refused to let this statement "____ communicates when she wants to." (that's exactly how it is written) in my yearly appraisal. This was taken from comments from my co...
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    Its that time - CI batteries

    I use zenipower. i think you can trial different types from microbattery. I've found that I get around the same as powerone. Of course I have used regular batteries bought in an emergency (forgot to bring some) and they seem to last almost as long as the CI batteries for me. Hope you find a...
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    Help this teacher! CI advice needed

    I've been zapped quite a few times at least once in the head shoulder area and have never lost a map. The static will only wipe out the map currently in use if it does effect the processor. Perhaps the newer models like freedom have better shielding so static isn't as much of a problem as in...
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    Whoa!

    What's wrong seems to be a hugh misunderstanding somewhere maybe between the mother and audiologist or perhaps between when the mom discussed this with someone outside the audiologists and when the above statement reached you. Why would I say that? 1. an audi cannot schedule surgery. the...
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    Cochlear Implant Forums

    If you have the Cochlear's CI's (freedom etc) their list is good. Also someone said try Yahoo groups, the one I have read in the past is called simply CI The groups can be very good if you are looking to interact with people who have Ci's. they can be very valuable to bounce questions off...
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    hearing aids or cochlear implants for my 5 year old please advise

    Actually a couple 3 hrs of theraphy/week for two years is not really that much. I had a daughter in EI and who is still sped. She is hoh, but that is her secondary problem, her first is DS. With children who have DS they do have reception and speech problems even without hearing loss. The...
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    New generation Of CI!

    My daughter was getting new aides 2 or 3 yrs ago and she got the 6 channel digitals. so HA's do have up to 6 channels now. You can't tell the difference between chords? Hmm. Maybe it does make a difference in how well one heard music before the hearing got so bad because I can. Oh...
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    New generation Of CI!

    I would guess they need some imput into what is working and what needs improvement for future programming options. They really need imput from those who have the implants and the larger the number of people who want a certain thing the easier it is for them to decide what the next focus should...
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    Profound Hearing Loss - Hopes and Expectations

    CI is also very AWESOME for those with severe hearing loss who can get qualified for it. Blackberry. Your mom may or may not do well with HA's. I've actually told my mom, who has worn HA's for yrs to go in and get tested for CI. I have no idea what her hearing loss is at this time. She...
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    My CI got hit by baseball, and its broke!! *HELP**

    Calvin, are you saying it's your processor that isn't working? If it's just the processor, which could be the problem and not the interal part have you checked into having it repaired? If you havn't already contacted the company or your implant center about the processor not working that...
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    Found another Free Battery site

    It's only 2 batteries I believe (the energizer ones). I got them a few months back.
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    CI blog for my daughter

    The schools i know of take kids in EI who have mental issues, physical issues, autism, hearing loss, vision problems etc. etc. Evidently your state is not as 'progressive' as mine.
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    Bilateral Implants

    No I don't miss your point. You are obviously missing mine and that of others. FYI we who have implants and those who have 2 have all gone the HA route. We did not get the necessary imput. Again FYI when testing is done it IS DONE in best aided conditions. It IS done with no...
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