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Hey, I don't know if you guys ever experienced this or what. I have an implant on my right ear and nothing on my left ear. I listen to music 24/7, it is becoming a hell of an addiction. Regardless, I have been getting tinnitus on both sides, I feel like I am hearing humming and ringing in both ears, particulary when my implant is off. I had a pretty bad episode the other night and the next morning I woke up and proceded to put on my implant. Everything seemed really quiet and there was like this persistent hum and everytime someone spoke, it sounded as if I could hear everything. Even when I plugged into my MP3... It eventually went away and I tried to talk to some other people about it and all they did was ask me if I was high... I was just wondering if you guys ever had the same thing happen to you, it was really weird. I also was jumpy, was this all in my head, some anxiety or something?

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. :D
 
When were you activated? So you are saying that basically you are getting a lot of tinnitus?

Listening to music is pretty intensive, so you may be fatiguing your nerve. It should become less and less common as it gets stronger.

I also only have one implant on my right ear. Music is a big part of my life.
 
I also have just one CI left ear, totally deaf in right. I have crazy horrendous tinnitus 24/7. How do you enjoy music? What program do you use? All I hear is noise which makes my tinnitus so much worse. I would love to listen to music again.

I have Cochlear by the way and my audi told me that their music program was overrated, is that true?.
 
Angel1989 said:
I have Cochlear by the way and my audi told me that their music program was overrated, is that true?.
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I'm going to guess that your audiologist was specifically referring to the "Music" program as found on your remote control. It would be overrated in the sense that it doesn't truly do anything for music beyond opening the existing settings as much as possible. The input dynamic would likely be set as wide as possible with no filtering via the microphones. Whether one likes the particular setting for music will depend on the individual. The actual simulation occurring inside isn't necessarily geared towards music.

It really does depend on the individual. Due to your specific issues... Your audiologist is probably conservative with your programming to maintain a delicate balance. Giving you too much isn't going to help your tinnitus.

You might try listening to simple songs... just a voice and a guitar. How does it sound to you if someone is singing solo with no instruments?
 
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@Angel - Yes, the music program sucks. I tried it and all it did was focus on the vocals and made all of the instruments sound dull. I just listen to music with my wire and my regular program.

@Bleeding Purist - I was activated when I was 3. I am 16 now.

Simple songs? I get bored with that kind of stuff. I prefer progressive rock, metal and alternative.
 
Do you mean the wire that plugges into your CI and into whatever device your listening to?

Both my girls play violin, chelo and piano. I miss it, so, so much. That and Christmas music
 
Angel1989 said:
I have Cochlear by the way and my audi told me that their music program was overrated, is that true?.
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Yes, it is overrated. I tried it, but like the OP said, all it did was focus on the vocals more than anything else (which is probably what most people want, apparently). When I listen to Pink Floyd, I want to hear David's guitar more than I want to hear his singing.

My normal program (without compression) sounds much, much better than Cochlear's music program. (I think Cochlear should continue to adjust everyone's map individually and let them decide rather than push their agenda on everyone)

I know you can't enjoy music right now, which really sucks....wish someone had a way for you to be able to do that....

As for the OP: Have you tried leaving your CI's off for 24 hours to see if the tinnitus goes away? Changes in diet or medicine? When I went on a new stimulant med, I could hear much more than usual and there was some tinnitus and echoing after taking the CI off....and when I went on a different BP med, hearing quality went downhill.
 
Angel1989 said:
Do you mean the wire that plugges into your CI and into whatever device your listening to?

Both my girls play violin, chelo and piano. I miss it, so, so much. That and Christmas music
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The personal audio cable is a great thing for those of us that want to listen to music, as it can be plugged into anything that accepts earbuds.

(That extra long cable that came in your kit is just an extension cord with a volume adjustor, which comes in handy if you don't want to get up and walk across the room to adjust the volume on whatever you are listening to)

One idea of listening to music: If you have a home theatre system (two main speakers and one floor mounted subwoofer), leave the volume on normal, but put the subwoofer in your lap with the side speaker leaning against your chest. This way, you can listen to music and feel it at the same time, which makes the experience much nicer without annoying anyone else in the house.
 
I get tinnitus too. Mine isn't daily, but when it comes, it lasts for days. Then gone for days, etc.

Anyway, I know you said you like rock, metal, etc. However, a key to changing tinnitus is to change what you're listening to. It doesn't have to be just music. Turn up your TV purposely loud, for example. And, for music, listen to something else. Break the cycle. The idea mentioned about a simple guitar was good. It works for me, usually.
 
darkbunny101 said:
Simple songs? I get bored with that kind of stuff. I prefer progressive rock, metal and alternative.
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That was for Angel1989, since she is currently struggling with music.

I'm a drummer who also plays guitar and listens to all of the above and beyond.
 
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