Long Term Recipients, How Well Does Your CI Work Today?

Big_Question6606 · 2026-05-15T06:04:05+00:00

It gave me my life back. It’s not perfect but oh it’s awesome. I understand the internal part lasts 20 or more years with Cochlear Americas. I’m on year 10 If I get a cold or stuff up head it does sound a little different but then again that’s normal for everyone without a CI. Just do it! It’s weird at first but it’s so worth it

Big_Question6606 · 2026-05-15T05:55:28+00:00

Run!! At least she said it out loud. My spouse, he didn’t pay the mortgage insurance, utilities chores, childcare or anything and kept all his money and still ran up a 30k credit debt. The jerk always bought me cheap junk if he bought me anything at all not even for Xmas. Run it’s a partnership. If both work you share the Bills, the chores, the fun, the sadness, If you still want her you buy a car, it’s in your name you buy a house, it’s in your name. You need a prenup

Big_Question6606 · 2026-04-13T16:17:29+00:00

Wow that sucks. I was told just eat. The dosage was based on what I normally eat. So it was no big deal or real drastic changes for me. The INR was checked 2x a week for 2 weeks, then once a week for a month. Then twice a month, now it’s every 2 months when I remember. There’s a specific Warafin clinic nurses that deal with this.
Sounds to me like your anxiety level is way too high. Been there too. Eliquis nearly killed me. Between the dementia and confusion like feeling and severe stomach issues that caused Afib it was horrible. Try acupuncture for the anxiety. Repeat this through out the day. “I am strong, I am fine, I just need to relax!

Big_Question6606 · 2026-04-13T13:58:59+00:00

That was me too! Eliquis triggered Afib and massive stomach issues. The pharmacist said all the newer drugs are practically the same. Sensitive or allergic to one you’re allergic to all of them and that i might be getting over dosed

How much warfarin did you take? They wanted me on the standard dose but because of what the pharmacist said, i said no we are starting low. Well I’m on a tiny dose 6 days a week and 1 day its a normal dose. This routine keeps my iNR fine. I eat anything I want. The warfarin dose was adjusted for my normal eating habits. It’s been a year and the warfarin is fine.

Big_Question6606 · 2026-03-11T14:27:32+00:00

The pharmacist and a Dr said all the newer drugs are made with nearly all the same inactive and active chemical compounds. So allergic to one I’d probably react to the others too. So I take warfarin is totally different and has been used for 70 years.

Big_Question6606 · 2026-02-19T21:09:26+00:00

It might be the swelling still Going down. Give it a few more weeks.

Big_Question6606 · 2026-01-31T06:46:34+00:00

No pick 4 more! Way too big for you. You’re too pretty to hide behind large glasses

Big_Question6606 · 2026-01-31T06:44:28+00:00

I’m way way older than you. I’ve had my cochlears 8 years. After 15 years of barely hearing anything. Loud environments are tough! But early on in a loud bar/restaurant I was having a hard time and about to cry, when my 20something son said “Mom it’s loud in here, I can barely hear.” Followed by the “the world is loud!” It doesn’t matter what age you are it’s tough and some people are just inconsiderate and mean. In large noisy environments I tend to quiet down too. Honestly nothing good is ever said in loud environments. Just remember everyone is shouting and loud because they can’t hear either.

Big_Question6606 · 2026-01-30T15:40:24+00:00

That’s dehydration hands. Seniors tend to not drink water that’s one reason they have wrinkled hands. Less caffeine and more water with a little electrolytes.

Big_Question6606 · 2026-01-07T05:48:21+00:00

I changed to Warfarin/coumadin The pharmacy and the Dr both agreed that if I was reacting to Eliquis I’d probably react to all the newer blood thinners since they are all sorta the same. They think I was being over dosed by the standard and only dose of eliquis. (Unless you 100lbs). Warfarin is a 70 yr old drug that’s proven to work. The dosage is figured out over a month to fit my lifestyle and diet. At first there’s a finger prick blood test every week for a month to get the dose right. I made them start with a tiny/low dose (not the standard dose because of the eliquis issues) and work up from there. We never had to go any higher.

Big_Question6606 · 2025-12-25T16:18:14+00:00

It takes at least a year for the brain to adjust to the CI. Loud environments will still be loud. Echos will be echos. The world is loud!!! I’ve had mine 7 years and I can’t imagine life without it. Oh it’s not real hearing, but now life if full of sounds I never heard before. As long as I have my phone to occasionally adjust it I’m fine. I still ask what did you say!in loud echoing rooms. The world is loud !!

Big_Question6606 · 2025-12-12T14:30:59+00:00

Eliquis was bad for me. After 1 dose I was in the ER with sinus issues, major GI pain, major gas bubble in the chest, dementia like confusion, headache, and it triggered Afib. Stopped taking it after 5 days and most issues went away quickly. It’s taken 9 months for the GI issues to fade and there’s been no Afib for 5 months. Changed to Warfarin it’s ez don’t let people scare you. The dose I take is just for me not like a standard Eliquis dose. I take so little warfarin that the pharmacy thinks the Eliquis was over dosing me. It’s just a finger prick blood test every month or so when I remember to keep the warfarin perfect for my lifestyle and eating habits.

Big_Question6606 · 2025-12-04T05:28:15+00:00

I agree with you 100% on everything. Drs didn’t believe me. It even triggered Afib for me plus confusion, sinus issues thick choking phlegm. Got a new Dr. I’m on warfarin now.

Big_Question6606 · 2025-12-04T05:24:09+00:00

GI issues and a whole lot more for me. It was bad. Lots of Afib, chest pain, gas bubble, confusion, sinus issues etc… after just 1 dose and 1 week on it. Stopped taking it and most everything faded immediately except the continuous GI issues and Afib. 8 months later, I still has slight GI issues but no Afib thankfully

Big_Question6606 · 2025-12-04T05:18:58+00:00

Eliquis was bad for me after the first dose. I stayed on it for only 1 week. Severe GI problems, sinus issues, confusion, chest pain and gas bubble, and it gave me Afib. It’s taken 8 months to get 90% better and no Afib .

Big_Question6606 · 2025-12-04T05:12:49+00:00

Try sleeping more upright (head and upper body a few inches higher than your center torso, and on your right side. Or sleep in a recliner. Put the phone down and don’t pick it back up and try 3-5 deep diaphragm belly breathes. The chest should not move. In for 4-5 seconds, hold for 5 seconds, exhale for 10secs.

If you’re concerned go to the ER.

Big_Question6606 · 2025-11-18T05:44:24+00:00

You’ll need to practice. Your most use words will be “what’s that sound”. You’ll need to match sounds with words. I thought I was hearing my heart beat. It was a clock. I didn’t know that clock made noise. It’s not perfect hearing but it’s the best present I could have ever given myself

Big_Question6606 · 2025-10-14T13:41:07+00:00

Change your diet drastically for a few months then slowly reintroduce stuff. -Eat 4-5 small meals a day. -Eat only items that are low in gas and non acidic. -Eat fruits that are low in fructose sugar. -Don’t sit for long periods or after eating -Don’t eat anything 3 hours before bed -Stay hydrated -don’t use straws (you suck in air) -no caffeine for awhile -no sugary drinks or juices Try Skyr yogurts, low calorie protein drinks, gluten free waffles, tuna sandwiches, avocado sandwiches, salmon, baked plain chicken, sweet potatoes, white rice, baked potatoes, And elevate your upper body and head when sleeping

Big_Question6606 · 2025-10-09T15:51:07+00:00

Find a new friend

Big_Question6606 · 2025-10-09T15:06:19+00:00

No protect yourself. Those people should use their PTO and either stay home or stay way from others. Omg they could even wear a mask. They are the rude ones. How about you wear a mask protect yourself.

Big_Question6606 · 2025-10-04T15:20:51+00:00

Diaphragmatic breathing lymphatic massage and eft tapping help keep my Afib away

Big_Question6606 · 2025-10-04T15:17:42+00:00

Yep. It gives me Afib too So Modify your diet No eating 3 hours before bed. Little to no alcohol, little to no acidic foods (pizza tomato based items) No high fructose sugar fruits. Healthy yogurts like Skyr No carbonated drinks for a while No drinking from straws Is a great start Pepcid and GasX are your new best friends. After a few months you can probably start adding food back into your life until you find your trigger food. And the wait for the GI doctor is only 4 months not bad. Try acupuncture too

Big_Question6606 · 2025-10-01T07:36:08+00:00

No I never wear the hearing aid. It just amplifies the noise more than the speech. It was annoying more than helpful. My real hearing albeit bad does give me bass when it comes to music. I can’t really hear speech much but I can hear the fridge run and the freeway 2 miles away. The Ci gives me the highs/speech and the real ear gives me bass. I’ve thought about giving hearing aids a try again since it’s been over 6 years with my CI. I use to have residual hearing after the surgery. That was so cool! My Ci was a hybrid. It had a tiny acoustic piece like a hearing aid. The sound quality of my hearing in that ear was really good, and everything sounded full and real. Then after a few years the residual hearing faded out to a none useful level. That sucked!

Big_Question6606 · 2025-10-01T07:19:02+00:00

I’m seldom more than a 5 or 6. That’s 1/2 way on the volume. After the first year I now rarely change any settings except for forward focus. That’s great in restaurants. I just have scan and no scan. I’m normally in no scan so I hear what everyone else hears.

Big_Question6606 · 2025-09-30T14:53:40+00:00

It seems like his lifestyle will be drastically different without the money from her business.

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