munas:


Its all right...

Thanks for responding anyways.

But i have finally paid for one for my son today.
Measurement has been done and he will be fitted by next week.

The very best for children.
Total package is 860k.

Good bye to deafness.
To God be the glory

Thanks

congratulations, does your son have speech? if no or partial please I advise you take him to a special school or an inclusive school where he can learn sign language , because hearing aids is not a goodbye to deafness, he needs to have an identity and live up to the very best of it..
soon you will see him dumping that hearing aids because of its itching and migraines that comes with it..
speaking from experience as an interpreter..

sonya4all:

congratulations, does your son have speech? if no or partial please I advise you take him to a special school or an inclusive school where he can learn sign language , because hearing aids is not a goodbye to deafness, he needs to have an identity and live up to the very best of it..
soon you will see him dumping that hearing aids because of its itching and migraines that comes with it..
speaking from experience as an interpreter..

Thanks for the advice.

The hearing aids i got for him is for a digital pedeatrics hearing aid by oticon.
The next step after this is a complete miracle for restoration of his hearing by God almighty.
If not,i will do all i can do and raise money for conclear inplant for him.

munas:


Thanks for the advice.

The hearing aids i got for him is for a digital pedeatrics hearing aid by oticon.
The next step after this is a complete miracle for restoration of his hearing by God almighty.
If not,i will do all i can do and raise money for conclear inplant for him.

please where are you based, try and do a research about cochlear implants before going ahead to recommend that for your kid... would you like you baby to have a machine working inside him like a robot? what's if he gets into a fight, battery issues.... please seek more advice,i know you love your son but hearing loss is not the end of life, you can still give him the best education you want even with his impairment... I wish you could u understand me... I won't advice you for that step of cochlear implants.... you can pm me if you wish..

you can get him a speech therapist instead and argument that with the hearing aids... like I said you will soon see him complaining about the hearing aids.... I have seen lots of deaf kids abandoning their aids because of many discomfort that comes with it... though the aids are helpful for picking sounds while on the road,at home,like knowing when someone is knocking, etc..... but it can't give a meaningful sound to a kid who is deaf from onset or before acquiring speech.

sonya4all:
you can get him a speech therapist instead and argument that with the hearing aids... like I said you will soon see him complaining about the hearing aids.... I have seen lots of deaf kids abandoning their aids because of many discomfort that comes with it... though the aids are helpful for picking sounds while on the road,at home,like knowing when someone is knocking, etc..... but it can't give a meaningful sound to a kid who is deaf from onset or before acquiring speech.

I don't know if we can seek for financial help from nairaland. The cost of the hearing aids is exorbitant and I don't think some of us here can afford it. The one I used last costs 150k and its relatively of no use. Pls I'm just thinking aloud. Even contributions of 500 naira alone can go a long way in helping some of us. I'm working as a principal in a private school here in lagos and I must tell u the challenge is too much for me. Someone in my shoes will understand better. Pls any other suggestion is welcome.

sonya4all:


please where are you based, try and do a research about cochlear implants before going ahead to recommend that for your kid... would you like you baby to have a machine working inside him like a robot? what's if he gets into a fight, battery issues.... please seek more advice,i know you love your son but hearing loss is not the end of life, you can still give him the best education you want even with his impairment... I wish you could u understand me... I won't advice you for that step of cochlear implants.... you can pm me if you wish..

Everyone knows his or her problems and the est solution to it.as for me,I don't mind him having an I.plant if I can afford it. whatever will make him live a normal life is what I am after.

sonya4all:


please where are you based, try and do a research about cochlear implants before going ahead to recommend that for your kid... would you like you baby to have a machine working inside him like a robot? what's if he gets into a fight, battery issues.... please seek more advice,i know you love your son but hearing loss is not the end of life, you can still give him the best education you want even with his impairment... I wish you could u understand me... I won't advice you for that step of cochlear implants.... you can pm me if you wish..

Everybody knows there problem and how best to solve it.
I dont mind him having a chip in him working like a robot as you put it.
Its just that i dont know how to afford it for now.

I know my sons condition and i know what is best for him.

munas:

Everyone knows his or her problems and the est solution to it.as for me,I don't mind him having an I.plant if I can afford it. whatever will make him live a normal life is what I am after.

Risks from the Surgical Implant

Procedure* .Injury to the facial nerve--this nerve goes through the middle ear to give movement to the muscles of the face. It lies close to where the surgeon needs to place the implant, and thus it can be injured during the surgery. An injury can cause a temporary or permanent weakening or full paralysis on the same side of the face as the implant.
*.Meningitis--
this is an infection of the lining of the surface of the brain. People who have abnormally formed inner ear structures appear to be at greater risk of this rare, but serious complication. For more information on the risk of meningitis in cochlear recipients, see the nearby Useful Links
.*.Cerebrospinal fluid leakage--the brain is surrounded by fluid that may leak from a hole created in the inner ear or elsewhere from a hole in the covering of the brain as a result of the surgical procedure.
*.Perilymph fluid leak--the inner ear or cochlea contains fluid. This fluid can leak through the hole that was created to place the implant
.*.Infection Of the skin wound
.*.Blood or fluid collection at the site of surgery
.*.Attacks of dizziness or vertigo
.*.Tinnitus,which is a ringing or buzzing sound in the ear
.*.Taste disturbances--the nerve that gives taste sensation to the tongue also goes through the middle ear and might be injured during the surgery.
*.Numbness Around the ear
.*.Reparative granuloma--this is the result of localized inflammation that can occur if the body rejects the implant.

munas:


Everybody knows there problem and how best to solve it.
I dont mind him having a chip in him working like a robot as you put it.
Its just that i dont know how to afford it for now.

I know my sons condition and i know what is best for him.

Other Risks Associated with the Use of Cochlear Implants

People with a cochlear implant
:*.May hear sounds differently.Sound impressions from an implant differ from normal hearing,according to people who could hear before they became deaf. At first, users describe the sound as"mechanical", "technical", or"synthetic". This perception changes over time, and most users do not notice this artificial sound quality after a few weeks of cochlear implant use
.*.May lose residual hearing.The implant may destroy any remaining hearing in the implanted ear.
*.May have unknown and uncertain effects.The cochlear implant stimulates the nerves directly with electrical currents. Although this stimulation appears to be safe, the long term effect of these electrical currents on the nerves is unknown
.*.May not hear as well as others who have had successful outcomes with their implants
.*.May not be able to understand language well.There is no test a person can take before surgery that will predict how well he or she will understand language after surgery
.*.May have to have it removed temporarily or permanently if an infection develops after the implant surgery. However, this is a rare complication
.*.May have their implant fail.In this situation, a person with an implant would need to have additional surgery to resolve this problem and would be exposed to the risks of surgery again
.*.May not be able to upgrad etheir implant when new external components become available. Implanted parts are usually compatible with improved external parts. That way, as advances in technology develop, one can upgrade his or her implant by changing only its external parts. In some cases, though, this won't work and the implant will need changing
.*.May not be able to have some medical examinations and treatments. These treatments include:
*.MRI imaging. MRI is becoming a more routine diagnostic method for early detection of medical problems. Even being close to an MRI imaging unit will be dangerous because it may dislodge the implant or demagnetize its internal magnet. FDA has approved some implants, however, for some types of MRI studies done under controlled conditions
.*.neurostimulation.
*.electrical surgery.
*.electroconvulsive therapy.
*.ionic radiation therapy.
*.Will depend on batteries for hearing. For some devices new or recharged batteries are needed every day
.*.May damage their implant.Contactsports, automobile accidents, slips and falls, or other impacts near the ear can damage the implant. This may mean needing a new implant and more surgery. It is unknown whether a new implant would work as well as the old one
.*.May find them expensive.Replacing damaged or lost parts may be expensive.
*.Will have to use it for the rest of life.During a person's lifetime, the manufacturer of the cochlear implant could go out of business. Whether a person will be able to get replacement parts or other customer service in the future is uncertain
.*.May have lifestyle changes because their implant will interact with the electronic environment.
An implant may
*.set off theft detection systems
*.set off metal detectors or othersecurity systems
*.be affected by cellular phone users or other radio transmitters
*.have to be turned off during take offs and landings in aircraft
*.interact in unpredictable ways with other computer systems
*.Will have to be careful of static electricity. Static electricity may temporarily or permanently damage a cochlear implant. It may be good practice to remove the processor and headset before contact with static generating materials such as children's plastic play equipment, TV screens, computer monitors, or synthetic fabric. For more details regarding how to deal with static electricity, contact the manufacturer or implant center
.*.Have less ability to hear both soft sounds and loud sounds without changing the sensitivity of the implant. The sensitivity of normal hearing is adjusted continuously by the brain, but the design of cochlear implants requires that a person manually change sensitivity setting of the device as the sound environment changes
.*.May develop irritation where the external part rubs on the skin and have to remove it for a while.
*.Can't let the external parts get wet.Damage from water may be expensive to repair and the person may be without hearing until the implant is repaired. Thus, the person will need to remove the external parts of the device when bathing, showering, swimming, or participating in water sports
.*.May hear strange sounds caused by its interaction with magnetic fields, like those near airport passenger screening machines.

sonya4all:


Other Risks Associated with the Use of Cochlear Implants

People with a cochlear implant
:*.May hear sounds differently.Sound impressions from an implant differ from normal hearing,according to people who could hear before they became deaf. At first, users describe the sound as"mechanical", "technical", or"synthetic". This perception changes over time, and most users do not notice this artificial sound quality after a few weeks of cochlear implant use
.*.May lose residual hearing.The implant may destroy any remaining hearing in the implanted ear.
*.May have unknown and uncertain effects.The cochlear implant stimulates the nerves directly with electrical currents. Although this stimulation appears to be safe, the long term effect of these electrical currents on the nerves is unknown
.*.May not hear as well as others who have had successful outcomes with their implants
.*.May not be able to understand language well.There is no test a person can take before surgery that will predict how well he or she will understand language after surgery
.*.May have to have it removed temporarily or permanently if an infection develops after the implant surgery. However, this is a rare complication
.*.May have their implant fail.In this situation, a person with an implant would need to have additional surgery to resolve this problem and would be exposed to the risks of surgery again
.*.May not be able to upgrad etheir implant when new external components become available. Implanted parts are usually compatible with improved external parts. That way, as advances in technology develop, one can upgrade his or her implant by changing only its external parts. In some cases, though, this won't work and the implant will need changing
.*.May not be able to have some medical examinations and treatments. These treatments include:
*.MRI imaging. MRI is becoming a more routine diagnostic method for early detection of medical problems. Even being close to an MRI imaging unit will be dangerous because it may dislodge the implant or demagnetize its internal magnet. FDA has approved some implants, however, for some types of MRI studies done under controlled conditions
.*.neurostimulation.
*.electrical surgery.
*.electroconvulsive therapy.
*.ionic radiation therapy.
*.Will depend on batteries for hearing. For some devices new or recharged batteries are needed every day
.*.May damage their implant.Contactsports, automobile accidents, slips and falls, or other impacts near the ear can damage the implant. This may mean needing a new implant and more surgery. It is unknown whether a new implant would work as well as the old one
.*.May find them expensive.Replacing damaged or lost parts may be expensive.
*.Will have to use it for the rest of life.During a person's lifetime, the manufacturer of the cochlear implant could go out of business. Whether a person will be able to get replacement parts or other customer service in the future is uncertain
.*.May have lifestyle changes because their implant will interact with the electronic environment.
An implant may
*.set off theft detection systems
*.set off metal detectors or othersecurity systems
*.be affected by cellular phone users or other radio transmitters
*.have to be turned off during take offs and landings in aircraft
*.interact in unpredictable ways with other computer systems
*.Will have to be careful of static electricity. Static electricity may temporarily or permanently damage a cochlear implant. It may be good practice to remove the processor and headset before contact with static generating materials such as children's plastic play equipment, TV screens, computer monitors, or synthetic fabric. For more details regarding how to deal with static electricity, contact the manufacturer or implant center
.*.Have less ability to hear both soft sounds and loud sounds without changing the sensitivity of the implant. The sensitivity of normal hearing is adjusted continuously by the brain, but the design of cochlear implants requires that a person manually change sensitivity setting of the device as the sound environment changes
.*.May develop irritation where the external part rubs on the skin and have to remove it for a while.
*.Can't let the external parts get wet.Damage from water may be expensive to repair and the person may be without hearing until the implant is repaired. Thus, the person will need to remove the external parts of the device when bathing, showering, swimming, or participating in water sports
.*.May hear strange sounds caused by its interaction with magnetic fields, like those near airport passenger screening machines.

I don't know the rationale behind the effect of hearing aids and cochlear implant that u are writing about. Its like u are trying to discourage or kill the little hope that many of us suffering from hearing have. Or I deduce u are trying to sell ur speech training. Pls if u have no good thing to talk about here except discouragement so that u can sell, get out of here. Many of us are not babies, we just suffer from this at a particular time. Pls all we need is solution, u are not a doctor, even my doctor never mention some of the trash u are talking about. I beg u leave this page and let us find better course for our problems

Zico5:

I don't know the rationale behind the effect of hearing aids and cochlear implant that u are writing about. Its like u are trying to discourage or kill the little hope that many of us suffering from hearing have. Or I deduce u are trying to sell ur speech training. Pls if u have no good thing to talk about here except discouragement so that u can sell, get out of here. Many of us are not babies, we just suffer from this at a particular time. Pls all we need is solution, u are not a doctor, even my doctor never mention some of the trash u are talking about. I beg u leave this page and let us find better course for our problems

TRASH... continue in your delusion, provided that makes you feel safe or happy...
am not what you think... peace out

sonya4all:


Other Risks Associated with the Use of Cochlear Implants

People with a cochlear implant
:*.May hear sounds differently.Sound impressions from an implant differ from normal hearing,according to people who could hear before they became deaf. At first, users describe the sound as"mechanical", "technical", or"synthetic". This perception changes over time, and most users do not notice this artificial sound quality after a few weeks of cochlear implant use
.*.May lose residual hearing.The implant may destroy any remaining hearing in the implanted ear.
*.May have unknown and uncertain effects.The cochlear implant stimulates the nerves directly with electrical currents. Although this stimulation appears to be safe, the long term effect of these electrical currents on the nerves is unknown
.*.May not hear as well as others who have had successful outcomes with their implants
.*.May not be able to understand language well.There is no test a person can take before surgery that will predict how well he or she will understand language after surgery
.*.May have to have it removed temporarily or permanently if an infection develops after the implant surgery. However, this is a rare complication
.*.May have their implant fail.In this situation, a person with an implant would need to have additional surgery to resolve this problem and would be exposed to the risks of surgery again
.*.May not be able to upgrad etheir implant when new external components become available. Implanted parts are usually compatible with improved external parts. That way, as advances in technology develop, one can upgrade his or her implant by changing only its external parts. In some cases, though, this won't work and the implant will need changing
.*.May not be able to have some medical examinations and treatments. These treatments include:
*.MRI imaging. MRI is becoming a more routine diagnostic method for early detection of medical problems. Even being close to an MRI imaging unit will be dangerous because it may dislodge the implant or demagnetize its internal magnet. FDA has approved some implants, however, for some types of MRI studies done under controlled conditions
.*.neurostimulation.
*.electrical surgery.
*.electroconvulsive therapy.
*.ionic radiation therapy.
*.Will depend on batteries for hearing. For some devices new or recharged batteries are needed every day
.*.May damage their implant.Contactsports, automobile accidents, slips and falls, or other impacts near the ear can damage the implant. This may mean needing a new implant and more surgery. It is unknown whether a new implant would work as well as the old one
.*.May find them expensive.Replacing damaged or lost parts may be expensive.
*.Will have to use it for the rest of life.During a person's lifetime, the manufacturer of the cochlear implant could go out of business. Whether a person will be able to get replacement parts or other customer service in the future is uncertain
.*.May have lifestyle changes because their implant will interact with the electronic environment.
An implant may
*.set off theft detection systems
*.set off metal detectors or othersecurity systems
*.be affected by cellular phone users or other radio transmitters
*.have to be turned off during take offs and landings in aircraft
*.interact in unpredictable ways with other computer systems
*.Will have to be careful of static electricity. Static electricity may temporarily or permanently damage a cochlear implant. It may be good practice to remove the processor and headset before contact with static generating materials such as children's plastic play equipment, TV screens, computer monitors, or synthetic fabric. For more details regarding how to deal with static electricity, contact the manufacturer or implant center
.*.Have less ability to hear both soft sounds and loud sounds without changing the sensitivity of the implant. The sensitivity of normal hearing is adjusted continuously by the brain, but the design of cochlear implants requires that a person manually change sensitivity setting of the device as the sound environment changes
.*.May develop irritation where the external part rubs on the skin and have to remove it for a while.
*.Can't let the external parts get wet.Damage from water may be expensive to repair and the person may be without hearing until the implant is repaired. Thus, the person will need to remove the external parts of the device when bathing, showering, swimming, or participating in water sports
.*.May hear strange sounds caused by its interaction with magnetic fields, like those near airport passenger screening machines.

even ordinary paracetamol has contraindications, so nno big deal.

Zico5:

I don't know the rationale behind the effect of hearing aids and cochlear implant that u are writing about. Its like u are trying to discourage or kill the little hope that many of us suffering from hearing have. Or I deduce u are trying to sell ur speech training. Pls if u have no good thing to talk about here except discouragement so that u can sell, get out of here. Many of us are not babies, we just suffer from this at a particular time. Pls all we need is solution, u are not a doctor, even my doctor never mention some of the trash u are talking about. I beg u leave this page and let us find better course for our problems

don't mind him...
If we all start looking at side effect, then nobody will take malaria drugs or any antibiotics again cos they all have so many contra indications.

sonya4all:

TRASH... continue in your delusion, provided that makes you feel safe or happy...
am not what you think... peace out

Better!!!!

Valfrankie:
Madonna of the rocks, solved by Prof. Robert Langdon, created by Dan Brown in his 2003 thriller masterpiece: The Da Vinci code.



PS... Don't take this too serious, just sharing in the fun.

Sorry am jst replying now. So you are also into this kind of stuff. thought i was the only person. by the way how many of his books have you read. waiting for your reply the greatest code breaker.

Heryordele94:
Sowie am jst rplying nw. So you are also into this kind of stuff. thought i was the only person. by the way how many of his books have you read. waiting for your reply the greatest code breaker.

That's alright... I have read just two of Brown's collections; The Da Vinci code and Angels and demons, I enjoyed both beyond words. However, I already have a target to read three more: the lost symbol, digital fortress and deception point before the year is over (would have read online but I'm a bit of an old school, hard copies still cut it best for me). Dan is an exceptional writer, A LITERARY GENIUS!

Valfrankie:
That's alright... I have read just two of Brown's collections; The Da Vinci code and Angels and demons, I enjoyed both beyond words. However, I already have a target to read three more: the lost symbol, digital fortress and deception point before the year is over (would have read online but I'm a bit of an old school, hard copies still cut it best for me). Dan is an exceptional writer, A LITERARY GENIUS!

Good to know that. Thought I Was The Only One Into Such Books. Although I Have To Admit That Da Vinci Code Can Be Belief Shaking if you are nt careful enough. truth be told he(dan brown) can be a convincing and riveting writer....# can i pm you

Heryordele94:
Good to know that. Thought I Was The Only One Into Such Books. Although I Have To Admit That Da Vinci Code Can Be Belief Shaking if you are nt careful enough. truth be told he(dan brown) can be a convincing and riveting writer....# can i pm you

My brother, in actual sense, his works are as revealing as they are entertaining. Once you are on the first page of a DB book, it automatically becomes UNPUTDOWNABLE till the last page. As for the pm, please be my guest

callme2dy:
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Sorry dear,
Am also passing through same illness presently.
After series of audiometry test at Federal Military Hospital,Yaba(very close to WAEC building),Jibowu,Yaba in Lagos,the owner of that medical centre,a nice woman recommended a pair of hearing aid at a cost 350k each about 5 years ago,I could only afford one for my right ear which is worse than left ear,it actually worked for me,but the doctor advised that I should get the second one to enjoy the full benefit.I am yet to get the second one.So,I advise that,you visit the,Army Audiomedical Centre and get a professional advice if only you can afford it anyway.But,I bet you is not really a good experience.When you imagine someone greeting you,but because you coundn't hear his/her voice and probably not facing him/her to read lips,the person feel ignored if not he/she is not aware of your problem.
It is not funny at all.Well,am managing mine as much as I can till I get the second one.Learn to manage it for now until you can afford quality hearing aids.

Good pm, Bro. I recently paid for a hearing aid after a series of test with international hearing centre in jibowu,yaba lagos. I was asked to pay 295k for one ear. But was not given the aid on that day. They said it will be ordered before i could get it. Did u got yours immediately after u paid,or it took a long time before u got it. Just wary of scammers.

Can someone add me to the whatsapp group pls

Am passing the same ailment it is very depressing and honestly I was sucidal from the embarrassment and shame i pass through on daily basis[color=#990000][/color]

Are you struggling to hear with your hearing aid,A COCHLEAR IMPLANT MAY BE A SOLUTION.You have no more problem as the surgery is now done in Nigeria.


As you are already aware, Cochlear is the global leader in implantable hearing solutions which is an established, effective and long-term solution for persons with severe to profound hearing loss.

Please be informed that Cochlear now has a national program in Nigeria, where Cochlear Implant surgeries are performed locally.

We are therefore positioned to handle your referrals and enquiries and subsequently perform implantation surgeries/aftercare on your eligible patients here in Nigeria.

For further information, please contact our Local Authorized Distributor, BSA Hearing and Speech Center or call Uche on 08067544093 or Mrs. Yetunde on 08067422409.

Regards,

Cochlear/BSA Team

Are you struggling from benefiting from hearing aid.

Do you know you can do the cochlear implant surgery in Nigeria now with international collaboration.contact Uche on 08067544093 or Yetunde 08067422409.

It depends on many factors, I guess. Individual physiology of your ears, manufacturer of the hearing aids, their model, your life activity - all this matters a lot. I would try to check reviews like eargo reviews before ordering hearing aids. Good luck.

CochlearImplant:
Are you struggling to hear with your hearing aid,A COCHLEAR IMPLANT MAY BE A SOLUTION.You have no more problem as the surgery is now done in Nigeria.


As you are already aware, Cochlear is the global leader in implantable hearing solutions which is an established, effective and long-term solution for persons with severe to profound hearing loss.

Please be informed that Cochlear now has a national program in Nigeria, where Cochlear Implant surgeries are performed locally.

We are therefore positioned to handle your referrals and enquiries and subsequently perform implantation surgeries/aftercare on your eligible patients here in Nigeria.

For further information, please contact our Local Authorized Distributor, BSA Hearing and Speech Center or call Uche on 08067544093 or Mrs. Yetunde on 08067422409.

Regards,

Cochlear/BSA Team

BSA doesn't use this contact. I was at their ikeja office, 3 weeks ago.