article_snippet: Helena Martins had one fitted in October 2013.
article_snippet: This happened after Helena Martins was diagnosed with Meniere’s disease, which is caused by pressure within the inner ear and causes vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss.
article_snippet: Helena tried hearing aids, but aids became ineffective after a few months and so a cochlear implant became Helena only option.
article_snippet: As for Leesa, Helena has learned to live with Helena hearing loss.