Cochlear Implant and Single Sided Deafness

[Dave_S121]

I had a 2.2cm turmor in my right ear removed in October 2004 by translabyrinthine approach.  I started wearing a hearing aid in my left ear with a CROS hearing aid in my right ear around 2010.  Over the years my hearing has deteriorated to the point where my audiologist recommends I see a specialist about a Cochlear Implant for my right, deaf, ear.  Her feeling is I might be able to better process words with the implant. I would be interested if anyone has had a Cochlear Implant on their deaf ear. 

[Angela330]

I would suggest to do lots of research to make sure this will work for you.  I started down this path but was halted when I was told the implant would cast shadows on my future MRIs so my Dr. said it was a no go for me.  I would 1st clarify with your Dr. that this an option that will work for you.  There are lots of groups on FB & so many different stories about Cochlear implants & SSD.

To deal with my SSD on the left side, I now use the ReSound Nexia CROS hearing aids & they has worked great for me but I have no hearing loss in my right ear.  I wish you the best.

[Dave_S121]

Thank you for your response.  I plan on doing more research. I have gone to 1 Cochlear Implant support group on Facebook and posted my situation.  No one has responded that they are SSD with a CI in their deaf side.  I'm waiting to hear from the referal.  I have a lot of questions. 

[terisandler]

I just rejoined ANA and am investigating CI for single sided deafness. My good ear is basically good - just some age related high frequency loss. I started considering CI because, despite wearing a CROS and Hearing Aid, I still have trouble problems hearing out of my AN ear when somebody is speaking next to me, no sense of directionality when somebody is speaking and I can't see them, and following group conversations. Just curious what you have found out?  Did you make a decision re: CI?  Thank you.

[DodgeAU]

Angela330, I am also SSD on left side and no hearing loss on the right. I am thinking of getting CROS or similar product. Can you please describe the improvements when you are wearing it? Do you see any negatives with that product?