BAHA Feedback

[RichardMS]

I dropped my BAHA (Intenso) today...not the first time, but it seems to be a bit off now.  I'm getting some feedback- the kind you would get if the wind blows or your head gets to close to something. It's not constant; mainly when I move around.

Anyone had any similar experiences?  Aside from this issue I haven't had the first problem...

[leapyrtwins]

Richard -

my Divino is almost 2 years old and I haven't had this problem; but then again, I haven't dropped it.

Sounds like something might be loose inside of it.  If the feedback continues, you might want to have it checked out.

My doc's office has a policy where they will give you a loaner when your BAHA device is in for repair; does your doc's office have something similar?

Jan

[RichardMS]

Yeah something is definitely off.  I put in a call to the audiologist - hopefully it can be an adjusted. The audiologist actually gave me two Intensos initially for this type of situation.  Well, looks like since I'm not careful enough to use my BAHA without the safety "cord"; it's getting dusted off...Does anyone really use that thing?

[JerseyGirl2]

I wear an Intenso and haven't had that problem. I've never used the "safety cord," or whatever it's officially called, but I think some people wear them occasionally.

Catherine (JerseyGirl 2)

[leapyrtwins]

Richard -

I have never used the "fishing line" - I just always assumed it would be pretty ineffective.

I follow the idea that if I'm wearing my Divino and I'm concerned it might get knocked off, I'd rather just remove it.

Even though my insurance company paid the $4,000 for it, I treat it like an investment made out of my own pocket.  I don't wear it when I'm shoveling snow, mowing the lawn, etc.

Jan

[RichardMS]

The feedback seemed to clear up after a few hours (or maybe I just got used to it).  Honestly, with the tinnitus, it can be hard to tell what's what anyways...