Hi! I am a fellow runner and am considering getting a CI. I wear bilateral hearing aids but my ENT is recommending I get a CI on my right ear. Can you share your experience with running with a CI? Does it bounce around or get distracting? Are there any other details you can share for active people? Thank you!
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If your ENT is recommending a cochlear implant (CI), it is likely the right decision. Concerning your worry about the CI processor, or the external part of the implant, "bouncing around" (a phrase I really appreciate), there are various solutions to secure its stability, even during fast-paced activities like running.
CI processors come in two configurations: 'behind-the-ear' and 'off-the-ear.' For the 'behind-the-ear' configuration, you can affix an earmold to the processor, similar to behind-the-ear hearing aids. As for the 'off-the-ear' processor, it's feasible to use a stronger magnet solely for sports. It's simple to alternate between the two magnets, but remember to use the stronger one only during sports and the weaker one at other times. There are also many other strategies for using CIs during sports and running.
One crucial lesson I've learned is to not let my hobbies or my profession prevent me from achieving the best possible hearing, and vice versa. My life, accomplishments, and hearing are intrinsically linked.