Guest guest Posted August 26, 2003 Report Share Posted August 26, 2003 Thanks...Sharon Ci92000@... wrote:No residue!!! Don't throw them away but do save them and ask Cochlear for replacements and if they want them back. If they do then request a postage paid package. Or you can bring them to your audie and maybe get some replacements there. In a message dated 8/26/2003 6:22:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, twin_sharon@... writes: > > Has anyone else had this problem? I keep the batteries in the closet and > opened another box and they are the same way. I will not put another battery in > the processor that has the residue on it because I am afraid I will damage > the processor. I have been throwing them away. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Hi again, . Sometimes, when you put the processor on, coming from no sound to a lot of sound can be shocking (not literally). I normally turn my processor down when I put it on and then raise the volume a few minutes later when I've gotten used to having it on. As far as the flickering goes... Check all the wires and make sure they are not loose anywhere. If you only saw this once, it's probably nothing to worry about. It must be so hard to be a parent and make these judgements. Alice -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.8.4 - Release Date: 2/1/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Yes, , when you put on the processor first thing in the morning, the surge from no stimulation to full stimulation on the auditory nerve can feel like a " shock " -- I wince when that happens, but then it goes away in a few seconds. Like Alice suggested, start with a lower volume, and then increase the volume in a minute or two. activated 12/8 On Tue, 1 Feb 2005 18:05:00 -0700, Alice <justagram14@...> wrote: > > Hi again, . > > Sometimes, when you put the processor on, coming from no sound to a lot of > sound can be shocking (not literally). I normally turn my processor down > when I put it on and then raise the volume a few minutes later when I've > gotten used to having it on. > > As far as the flickering goes... Check all the wires and make sure they are > not loose anywhere. If you only saw this once, it's probably nothing to > worry about. > > It must be so hard to be a parent and make these judgements. > > Alice > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.8.4 - Release Date: 2/1/2005 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Actually, when I first put my ci on in the morning.. it sounds funny too, but only briefly until my fuzzy brain adjusts to the morning noises..I make sure my processor is completely off when I put it on, then up the volume a bit as I am waking up. Makes a lot of difference in how it sounds and feels. Hugs, Silly MI implanted 10-31-01 In , Lehfeldt <Lehfeldt@g...> wrote: > Yes, , when you put on the processor first thing in the morning, > the surge from no stimulation to full stimulation on the auditory > nerve can feel like a " shock " -- I wince when that happens, but then > it goes away in a few seconds. Like Alice suggested, start with a > lower volume, and then increase the volume in a minute or two. > > activated 12/8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 When I first put my CI on in the morning, it sounds very loud for about 30 seconds and then quiets down to a more comfortable volume. I also keep the volume on low and then slowly adjust it until my brain becomes used to what it's hearing. (I'm not a morning person, so the *more* quiet there is, the better -- at least until I'm fully awake. LOL!) Speaking of how our CI's sound...I tried 's idea of moving the magnet around on my head to find out if I could hear a strange change in people's voices. I can't...all I get is silence. However, I learned from a neighbor of mine that if I sit in front of the TV while adjusting or removing my magnet, it makes the picture fuzzy. LOL! Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05 Deafblind/Postlingual BTE hearing aid user 20 years Severe-profound hearing loss 10 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Please tell your Mum or caregiver and do go to a Doctor as soon as you can. You may be worrying about something that can be simply fixed with antibiotics. Good Luck - and let me know how you get on. Mel - from NZ gracefullywonderful wrote: >Hello, > I'am sorry to bother everyone, I'am a teenager and kinda wondering >about something. I got a bump out the side of my neck you can tell >its popping out like a little ball. The problem is iam not sick like >from a flu or cold. I haven't starved myself I just haven't been >hungry lately and like most teenagers tired. It burns to push it in >and I figure get so advice because maybe over worrying but iam not >doctor. It has been there for about three weeks at first we thought >it was a ant bite. I got one on the right side lymph node that my >doctor said (when I was 13) that one will just stay swollen, I have >never had them pop out like this one. Sorry this contains run on and >no good grammer thinking too hard. Thank you please reply > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Ty I hope your right I will see one in couple days if it doesn't go away I told my dad and he just lil worried since i'am not sick with stuffy nose or spitting up flem pardon my graphic scene there i will let you know thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 It is good that you will be seeing a doctor. We will all be anxious to hear the results. It certainly could be just an infection somewhere in your body that is causing the lymph node to swell. Please keep this site informed. Bettie Jane from Tallahassee. Wondering Hello, I'am sorry to bother everyone, I'am a teenager and kinda wondering about something. I got a bump out the side of my neck you can tell its popping out like a little ball. The problem is iam not sick like from a flu or cold. I haven't starved myself I just haven't been hungry lately and like most teenagers tired. It burns to push it in and I figure get so advice because maybe over worrying but iam not doctor. It has been there for about three weeks at first we thought it was a ant bite. I got one on the right side lymph node that my doctor said (when I was 13) that one will just stay swollen, I have never had them pop out like this one. Sorry this contains run on and no good grammer thinking too hard. Thank you please reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Yall are nice people I hope everything is well with both of your families Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Hi - what's your name and where are you? - Lymph nodes are funny things, they get angry when something goes wrong with the body's defense system - Usually they react to an infection, a cold, a rash, anything - If the node is in your neck, and there is no infection above it (I mean a cold, ear infection, pimple on your head, face) it wants to be checked out - Most likely nothing - Could also be a little cyst, fatty tissue - let us know - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 hi again, well name and state disclosed on the fact of a good father. I'am a jr in high school graduating a year early. So if anyone wants to pitch in for my college lol jk thought make a good joke. I want to be an Er nurse working with kids or I plan too. One of those good kids not into drugs or drinking and keeping up the grades. So what do yall do? I will let everyone know I hope it goes away it will be my luck it will the day after I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Hi wondering, Ask your doctor if you should have blood work to rule out mono which is sometimes called glandular fever. I had it when I was a kid and remember having very swollen nodes in my neck and under my arms, but few other symptoms. Good luck. Carole >>> gracefullywonderful@... 02/14/05 5:44 PM >>> Hello, I'am sorry to bother everyone, I'am a teenager and kinda wondering about something. I got a bump out the side of my neck you can tell its popping out like a little ball. The problem is iam not sick like from a flu or cold. I haven't starved myself I just haven't been hungry lately and like most teenagers tired. It burns to push it in and I figure get so advice because maybe over worrying but iam not doctor. It has been there for about three weeks at first we thought it was a ant bite. I got one on the right side lymph node that my doctor said (when I was 13) that one will just stay swollen, I have never had them pop out like this one. Sorry this contains run on and no good grammer thinking too hard. Thank you please reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 Hi Sierra, I think humidity has a lot to do with feeling bad. I don't go out much, and I am affected by the heat. Here in OK we have very high humidity. That is what I think, not sure. I don't really understand about the wind indoors, sorry. Hugs, Tawny > Hi, > Just checking in re: my question about feeling affected by heat even > while in an air conditioned house...I'm trying to understand someone > with RA who says this is the case for her, as well as being affected by > wind while indoors. This just doesn't make sense to me. Am I correct in > assuming that those who read my previous post could not relate to this > person's experience? > > Thanks. > > Sierra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 Hi Sierra, I think humidity has a lot to do with feeling bad. I don't go out much, and I am affected by the heat. Here in OK we have very high humidity. That is what I think, not sure. I don't really understand about the wind indoors, sorry. Hugs, Tawny > Hi, > Just checking in re: my question about feeling affected by heat even > while in an air conditioned house...I'm trying to understand someone > with RA who says this is the case for her, as well as being affected by > wind while indoors. This just doesn't make sense to me. Am I correct in > assuming that those who read my previous post could not relate to this > person's experience? > > Thanks. > > Sierra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 It doesn't make sense to me either, Sierra. That's why I didn't respond to your previous post. Maybe you could ask her to explain it a little more. Sue On Saturday, July 9, 2005, at 10:41 PM, snowdrift52003 wrote: > Hi, > Just checking in re: my question about feeling affected by heat even > while in an air conditioned house...I'm trying to understand someone > with RA who says this is the case for her, as well as being affected by > wind while indoors. This just doesn't make sense to me. Am I correct in > assuming that those who read my previous post could not relate to this > person's experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 It doesn't make sense to me either, Sierra. That's why I didn't respond to your previous post. Maybe you could ask her to explain it a little more. Sue On Saturday, July 9, 2005, at 10:41 PM, snowdrift52003 wrote: > Hi, > Just checking in re: my question about feeling affected by heat even > while in an air conditioned house...I'm trying to understand someone > with RA who says this is the case for her, as well as being affected by > wind while indoors. This just doesn't make sense to me. Am I correct in > assuming that those who read my previous post could not relate to this > person's experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 Sierra. The only explanation I can give is the change in barometric pressure. People who suffer from migraines and other inflammatory illnesses can be greatly affected by the change in the weather. Where I live it's mostly dry, but we get something called a " Chinook wind " , which is a warm wind that comes in from the West over the mountains. Many who suffer from migrains or RA can notice an increase in pain during this time. People can be indoors the whole time, but the barometric pressure around them changes which can trigger something with them physically. All the best, > Hi, > Just checking in re: my question about feeling affected by heat even > while in an air conditioned house...I'm trying to understand someone > with RA who says this is the case for her, as well as being affected by > wind while indoors. This just doesn't make sense to me. Am I correct in > assuming that those who read my previous post could not relate to this > person's experience? > > Thanks. > > Sierra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2005 Report Share Posted July 9, 2005 Sierra. The only explanation I can give is the change in barometric pressure. People who suffer from migraines and other inflammatory illnesses can be greatly affected by the change in the weather. Where I live it's mostly dry, but we get something called a " Chinook wind " , which is a warm wind that comes in from the West over the mountains. Many who suffer from migrains or RA can notice an increase in pain during this time. People can be indoors the whole time, but the barometric pressure around them changes which can trigger something with them physically. All the best, > Hi, > Just checking in re: my question about feeling affected by heat even > while in an air conditioned house...I'm trying to understand someone > with RA who says this is the case for her, as well as being affected by > wind while indoors. This just doesn't make sense to me. Am I correct in > assuming that those who read my previous post could not relate to this > person's experience? > > Thanks. > > Sierra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2005 Report Share Posted July 10, 2005 Hey there, I am affected by weather and definitely notice a difference in the barometric pressure with certain weather. I cannot visit West TN without flaring. It has yet to be seen. I know it is in a valley and always a lot of humidity. And it isn't a mild flare if there is such a thing. It is the kind that puts you out of commission the whole trip until you take mega doses of ibuprofen or a Medrol dose pak. Enbrel/MTX was no match for this type of weather. And we would be in an air conditioned house or hotel. It didn't matter. Hope this helps. love/peace, Ebony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2005 Report Share Posted July 10, 2005 Hey there, I am affected by weather and definitely notice a difference in the barometric pressure with certain weather. I cannot visit West TN without flaring. It has yet to be seen. I know it is in a valley and always a lot of humidity. And it isn't a mild flare if there is such a thing. It is the kind that puts you out of commission the whole trip until you take mega doses of ibuprofen or a Medrol dose pak. Enbrel/MTX was no match for this type of weather. And we would be in an air conditioned house or hotel. It didn't matter. Hope this helps. love/peace, Ebony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2005 Report Share Posted July 10, 2005 I know the humidity makes me feel terrible. This has been my worst summer with this ra. I don't know anything about wind but I sure do know about humidity. Lynn tdianaok wrote: > Hi Sierra, > I think humidity has a lot to do with feeling bad. I don't go out > much, and I am affected by the heat. Here in OK we have very high > humidity. That is what I think, not sure. I don't really understand > about the wind indoors, sorry. > Hugs, Tawny > > > > Hi, > > Just checking in re: my question about feeling affected by heat even > > while in an air conditioned house...I'm trying to understand someone > > with RA who says this is the case for her, as well as being affected > by > > wind while indoors. This just doesn't make sense to me. Am I correct > in > > assuming that those who read my previous post could not relate to > this > > person's experience? > > > > Thanks. > > > > Sierra > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2005 Report Share Posted July 10, 2005 I know the humidity makes me feel terrible. This has been my worst summer with this ra. I don't know anything about wind but I sure do know about humidity. Lynn tdianaok wrote: > Hi Sierra, > I think humidity has a lot to do with feeling bad. I don't go out > much, and I am affected by the heat. Here in OK we have very high > humidity. That is what I think, not sure. I don't really understand > about the wind indoors, sorry. > Hugs, Tawny > > > > Hi, > > Just checking in re: my question about feeling affected by heat even > > while in an air conditioned house...I'm trying to understand someone > > with RA who says this is the case for her, as well as being affected > by > > wind while indoors. This just doesn't make sense to me. Am I correct > in > > assuming that those who read my previous post could not relate to > this > > person's experience? > > > > Thanks. > > > > Sierra > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 - I had my implants out about 2 months ago, and Cherie is about 3 months ago. If you're referring to our recent posts, you have to realize that many of us don't immediately get better, it takes time to repair a damaged immune system. We've had toxic substances in our bodies and getting them removed is the first and most important step, but we don't just wake up from the surgery and feel ready to run a marathon. Our bodies don't immediately flush out the toxins, it takes a while to eliminate them. On the other hand, there's Jenna who has been lucky enough to recover very quickly, so not everyone is the same. It all depends on your body, and Cherie and I seem to be on the same track - good days and bad days. You don't have to have the implants removed if you don't want to - I had mine removed for peace of mind. They destroyed my confidence and they took my health away from me, and I didn't want them in my body. Flip-flopping is normal when it comes to making a decision about having the implants removed, I went back and forth for a while as well. I wish I put as much thought into getting the implants as I did to having them removed. I'm happy having my natural body back, I couldn't even look in the mirror at my implanted body, I hated them so much. What are your symptoms again, besides hair loss? Sis > > I have seen a lot of things I am starting to wonder about. I have no > doubt that implants cause problems, however, I have seen that many > women get them out and have problems still or what they call relapses > and they change the way they eat and such but still have problems. So > how can it be the implants if they are removed?? > I can't help but wonder if my implants are really the problem or if I > am going to pay 11,400 for a surgery I may not need right away. I had > seen what I thought were symptoms but could also be stress related and > I had an ultra sound done that showed no enlarged lymph nodes but dr > Kolb says she feels them, but I can't feel them and neither can three > other doctors that don't know why I had them check because I didn't > want them to be bias. So what am I to think? I do not want to spend my > spring and summer recovering from a surgery that is going to drain any > self-confidence I had and be depressed. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 , It is because healing from implant related illness takes a very long time. Most women will not begin to see significant improvement for at least a year to 18 months. It took me over 4 years to heal well, and I only had my implants for 9 months! Many people, health care professionals included, make the mistake that thinking explant is like taking out a bad tooth. Bad tooth gone, pain and symptoms gone. That is just not the case with implants. The immune system takes much, much time to recover! So, it is a common misconception... and doctors have even removed the implants and then sat in misguided expectation for a miracle healing to occur and when it didn't, they have wrongly drawn the conclusion that taking implants out doesn't make a difference. Another scenario is that doctors will improperly remove the implants (leaving the scar capsule in or other remnants of silicone gel or implant material), and then when healing doesn't occur, claim that removing implants makes no difference,and the women were destined to get sick anyway. I can claim that they are wrong, wrong, wrong, because I and many others have experienced healing when a proper explant is done and detoxification therapies are used, and time has passed for the body to get back to health. The immune system is very complex, . I can't claim that taking out implants is going to cure every single person who has suffered from them. I can't claim that all autoimmune disease can be reversed. But I can say that I think taking out the implants when a person is ill is the only SANE approach to regaining health. It only makes sense that if someone has suffered after getting implants, keeping them is not going to do one bit of good as the problems will only continue, may get worse, and because implants don't last forever, you will be spending more money down the road dealing with them at a future date anyway. Why not take steps to regain health now? Why continue to suffer? Patty > > I have seen a lot of things I am starting to wonder about. I have no > doubt that implants cause problems, however, I have seen that many > women get them out and have problems still or what they call relapses > and they change the way they eat and such but still have problems. So > how can it be the implants if they are removed?? > I can't help but wonder if my implants are really the problem or if I > am going to pay 11,400 for a surgery I may not need right away. I had > seen what I thought were symptoms but could also be stress related and > I had an ultra sound done that showed no enlarged lymph nodes but dr > Kolb says she feels them, but I can't feel them and neither can three > other doctors that don't know why I had them check because I didn't > want them to be bias. So what am I to think? I do not want to spend my > spring and summer recovering from a surgery that is going to drain any > self-confidence I had and be depressed. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 All of my symptoms went away right after surgery. I am 2 1/2 months post op and I can honestly say that I am a full 100% better. I know you read these posts and can see that everyone has diff. outcomes. some take more time to heal then others. I can not tell you what to do but I know for a fact that my illness was 100% related to my implants. > > > > I have seen a lot of things I am starting to wonder about. I have > no > > doubt that implants cause problems, however, I have seen that many > > women get them out and have problems still or what they call > relapses > > and they change the way they eat and such but still have problems. > So > > how can it be the implants if they are removed?? > > I can't help but wonder if my implants are really the problem or > if I > > am going to pay 11,400 for a surgery I may not need right away. I > had > > seen what I thought were symptoms but could also be stress related > and > > I had an ultra sound done that showed no enlarged lymph nodes but > dr > > Kolb says she feels them, but I can't feel them and neither can > three > > other doctors that don't know why I had them check because I > didn't > > want them to be bias. So what am I to think? I do not want to > spend my > > spring and summer recovering from a surgery that is going to drain > any > > self-confidence I had and be depressed. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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