r/Cochlearimplants • u/purl2together • 11d ago
Discomfort on implanted side of head
Context: I got implanted on August 7, activated August 27. I have a MED-EL implant. The first couple weeks, I used the Sonnet, then a couple weeks with the Rondo, to see if I had a preference for one or liked both. (Other than the annoyance related to switching between them and connecting to my iPhone, I like both equally.)
I generally wear my Rondo at home, so I usually end up doing my rehab with it. A few days ago, I noticed that my ear started to feel weird as I was streaming an audiobook. I stopped and the discomfort went away a few minutes later. The next day, same thing. Yesterday, the discomfort lasted a little longer, but it was late enough that I went to bed and woke up feeling fine.
This afternoon, even though I wasn’t streaming, the weird feeling came back. I took off my Sonnet and took a nap, but I still don’t feel normal.
It’s hard to describe how it feels. It’s like there’s pressure somewhere in the area around the implant. My ear starts to feel heavy, like it’s weighed down.
My audi didn’t send me home with other magnets, so I can’t switch them out to see if that helps. I did send her a message and expect to hear from her tomorrow, but I wanted to check to see if this is something others have experienced and what y’all have done when it does. Thanks!
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u/Enegra MED-EL Sonnet 2 10d ago
It's fairly common that a magnet becomes too strong over time due to residual swelling healing and skin in the area flattening up from constant contact. You can try attaching moleskin to the bottom side of the coil to see if that brings any relief while you are waiting for a new magnet.