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PamJ

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Numb Head
« on: August 05, 2012, 02:13:51 pm »
Six weeks since my implant op and still have a numb head has anyone else had this and if so does it eventually get back to normal
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Jim Scott

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Re: Numb Head
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2012, 02:29:22 pm »
Pam ~

I haven't undergone the BAHA implant procedure but I seem to recall reading posts from BAHA users stating that the 'numb' sensation around the implant lasted longer than six weeks.  Of course, I could be mistaken.  I'm sure some of our BAHA users will add their thoughts, soon.

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PamJ

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Re: Numb Head
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2012, 02:49:03 pm »
Thanks for your reply.  It is worrying me a bit as it is half of the back of my head, I was left with a small numb patch from when I had my acoustic neuroma removed and the numbness seems to have spread (if that makes sense)
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Re: Numb Head
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2012, 01:55:14 pm »
From what I recall, this is definitely normal.

I don't remember exactly how long my head was numb from my BAHA implant (it was over 4 years ago), but I know it was much more than 6 weeks before my head felt normal again.  Probably several months.

So, hang in there,

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Re: Numb Head
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2012, 11:43:24 pm »
Thanks for your reply it was worrying me, so now I'll just look forward to being switched on I can't wait, I'm at the hospital today for another check-up so hopefully I might get a date.
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