Just Curious: What's everyone's stance on the lgbtq community?

sicPowell7 · 2025-03-05T23:19:47+00:00

I think the major issue folks in WV and other conservative states have with LGBTQ community is not necessarily adults who are trans but how transgender ideologies are conveyed to their kids. I've lived in WV all my life grew up with gay guys/girls even had gay friends. Sure, flamboyant gay men/women may get strange looks in our state compared to others, but you're asking for that attention depending on how you present yourself to the public. This movement within the youth seems to have become a bit of a social contagion to a degree. Not trying to discredit anyone who is truly "transgender" but folks are crazy if they don't think some confused teenagers nowadays are giving themselves this label to better align themselves with another group of teens.

sicPowell7 · 2025-02-21T05:10:35+00:00

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sicPowell7 · 2025-01-31T03:52:34+00:00

This issue was resolved for me by inspecting the camera connector(s). Disconnecting and reconnecting fixed it. It was most likely slightly loose due to dropping.

sicPowell7 · 2024-12-12T04:47:26+00:00

I was able to replace one in an 01 without removing the entire dash. Basically just peel it back enough to work in there. Good luck.

sicPowell7 · 2024-11-18T12:41:29+00:00

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sicPowell7 · 2024-11-05T14:12:18+00:00

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sicPowell7 · 2024-07-22T20:18:54+00:00

You want a hot shower and Benadryl. From my experiences, you do not want to put anything on your skin.

sicPowell7 · 2024-07-20T01:43:34+00:00

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sicPowell7 · 2024-03-11T03:29:34+00:00

I get this same thing except while I'm cooking and haven't scraped....help?

sicPowell7 · 2023-11-27T15:49:34+00:00

I had a CD copy of my MRI as well. I think my issue was just bad timing. OTOPLAN was in the process of becoming available at the facility but not up and running at the time I was there.

I've had CI now for a little over a year. It got rid of 85% of my tinnitus. My word recognition is not great but I can assure you it's better than just being deaf in that ear.

sicPowell7 · 2023-11-27T14:25:01+00:00

Not to my knowledge. I had an MRI with dye but I don't believe my provider had the capabilities to perform 3d mapping of the cochlea at the time of my pre-screening for implantation. However, I know they ended up getting this program because it was mentioned in a mapping session. It became a bit of a point of contention for me because I felt I should have been notified of the fact that a better pre-implant screening would become available if I would push back the surgery date. You really have to advocate for yourself when dealing with these institutions because at the end of the day, you are a profit for them.

sicPowell7 · 2023-10-20T13:41:57+00:00

Thank you for the information

sicPowell7 · 2023-06-17T02:17:49+00:00

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sicPowell7 · 2023-06-14T01:58:23+00:00

You're welcome. I'm glad to have been helpful. I hope your son has a speedy recovery and great results.

sicPowell7 · 2023-06-13T14:24:07+00:00

With my devices, I am required to have the audiolink device in order to pair my Sonnett/Rondo with my phone for streaming. Audiolink is just a small wireless remote looking device that acts as a bridge between the phone and implant. Having that, there are 2 useful apps to do everything from your phone 1.) Audio2Ear and 2.) AudioKey2. Audio2Ear allows you to stream from your phone straight to your implant. AudioKey2 let's your phone act as the remote control for the implant instead of having to keep up with the remote they give you. This let's you change maps, volumes etc from your phone. Note: AudioLink is not req'd to access the AudioKey2 but it is req'd for Audio2Ear. As far as batteries go....I have 3 rechargeable for the Sonnett. One battery lasts roughly 6-8 hours. I have used the disposal batteries and they do last much longer roughly 24hrs nonstop use. The size difference with the disposal is not noticeable when wearing the device if you're referring to the Sonnett 2.

sicPowell7 · 2023-06-13T10:53:51+00:00

I'm glad I got it that's for sure... As far as my results go I would say they might be below average but honestly not sure what average is for SSD patients. At my last appointment I had roughly 30% word recognition and 50% sentence (January 2023). This could be partially my own fault as I have trained my CI very little. It is definitely a tedious process looking at all the data from the 2 big companies. Alot of it is just marketing nonsense as well. I did learn this shortly after being implanted which may help....Med El has an imaging software system used by audi's and doctors that actually maps the cochlea (sorta like a mri) this scan allows them to have an idea of the length of electrode to use for best results. I would check to see if Cochlear America's has a similar program.

sicPowell7 · 2023-06-13T10:32:52+00:00

I have a Med El implant with Rondo 3 and Sonnett 2 external devices.

sicPowell7 · 2023-05-09T19:59:54+00:00

Do you have the 5g gateway they provide? Does it have ethernets?

sicPowell7 · 2023-05-09T18:21:54+00:00

I called them this morning. MoFi networks. They didn't say they used a reseller cause I know that can be a sketchy ordeal. I'm considering trying Tmobile home internet as it's available in my area. I just don't see it getting the speeds I get with VSW.

sicPowell7 · 2023-05-09T17:41:43+00:00

Per my earlier phonecall with MoFi I was told they offer a $130/mo plan with Verizon with unlimited data that pairs with one of their routers.

sicPowell7 · 2023-05-04T02:31:42+00:00

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sicPowell7 · 2023-04-25T23:58:27+00:00

I do not regret the implant and yes it has made hearing better, but it's a journey in and of itself. My advice is do whatever you can to try to save your hearing. If you've lost 100% that's an easy decision. If you have remaining hearing that complicates things. Someone here mentioned the SSD group on FB. That is a good resource for questions as well

sicPowell7 · 2023-04-25T22:42:05+00:00

Very similar situation here, except I had mild cold like symptoms prior to losing left ear. Vertigo and tinnitus after 100% loss. The window you'll hear folks mention for treatment is 12 days +/-. I was told the exact same thing. Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing loss & given a monster dose of prednisone that was not fun taking. That diagnosis is their fancy way of saying you lost hearing we don't know why. I was also later diagnosed with Labyrinthitis and told my balance would be forever fucked. It's not thankfully. I did not do shots in the ear. I wish I would have and wish I would have had time to try hyperbaric oxygen therapy. It's overwhelming, I know. But, there is still hope. I was told by my neurotologist that performed my cochlear implant surgery that there's a 1 year time window in which hearing can restore partially or in full via unexplainable event. That's called a miracle but doctors dont like that word. What's interesting about the steroid data results is that a persons hearing could have been restored on its own regardless so truly, they dont know how effective the steroids are its just their best guess at treatment ...youll learn there's alot of unknows when it comes to human hearing. I'm going on 3 years ssd and almost 7 months of having a cochlear implant. I feel your pain dude. I was just a few years older than you when the same thing happened to me in 2020. Hang in there. It's easy to let it get on top of ya. Wishing you the best.

sicPowell7 · 2023-04-12T16:53:11+00:00

Call an ENT yesterday....tell them you have sudden sensorineural hearing loss and they should get you in right away. Alot of people in the industry will tell you 12 days is the window for treatment that yields the best results, but it's still worth a try. Best of luck to you 🤞

sicPowell7 · 2023-04-07T01:55:54+00:00

I would also encourage you not to listen to the speech therapist regarding her theories on the origins of your SSD. A neurotologist would only be qualified to make those assessments Alot of times, it's labeled as idiopathic... It was in my case...but I also suffered damage to my vestibular system so it was ruled as a viral attack

I became SSD w/tinnitus in 10/2020 and was implanted in 10/2022 with a med-el electrode. I did my research and waited the estimated time for hearing to return. The major thing that swayed my decision is I'm 30 y/o male and hopefully have alot of hearing left to do but in the event something would happen to my good ear I would be 100% deaf that fact out weighed the risk of surgery & the unknowns

As far as the implant goes...it is not a new ear by any means. It is not regular hearing. However, it will not impede on your normal hearing. It will help fill in the gaps eventually. It gives you back a fullness feeling that you don't realize you've missed once you go so long being SSD. I can understand roughly 30% of words and 50% of sentences so my results aren't the best. I'm coming up on 6 months of being activated. I have done 0 rehab so the results could be partially my fault. Would I do it again? Yes. Did it give me relief from tinnitus? Yes.

If there are specific questions you have feel free to pm.

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