Tinnitus and hearing aids?
I have tinnitus from chemotherapy. It's getting worse. I hear crickets, all the time. It's worse when the room is quiet. It also makes me unable to hear someone speaking, if there is any background no...
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blangen wrote:travelzoo wrote:Go Dogs wrote:
I have tinnitus from chemotherapy. It's getting worse. I hear crickets, all the time. It's worse when the room is quiet. It also makes me unable to hear someone speaking, if there is any background noise.
I have had other pressing medical problems, and have had put this hearing thing on the back burner, but now I will discuss it with the doctor.
I have read up on the internet about this type of hearing disorder. Tinnitus is irreversible, and the hearing aids have to mask the 'cricket' noise, while amplifying the target sound.
I would like to know before tackling this problem: Has anyone gotten one of these types of hearing aids, and were you happy with the results? TIA
My crickets are not that bad yet and don't notice them with my hearing aids in. Find a good hearing aid specialist. One that will let you try out the hearing aids for 30 to 60 days before purchase. During that 30 to 60 days go back often for readjustments if you think it's needed.
Another guy with tinnitus here. No crickets... just continuous high pitch. I have not been to a hearing aid person but it's definitely time. Are hearing aid trials common? If not, can you recommend a national company that does trials of equipment? Costco, maybe? Any suggestions will be most appreciated. I think I'm really getting on DW nerves because of my incessant "what's that?" and I'd love to fix it for her.
I would suggest calling around to check places that offer trial periods. Some may charge a small fee if you end up not buying them, others will not. My preference is the behind the ear style vs in the ear. But it all boils down to what works for you. I've had hearing aids for over 15 years. Number one after getting them is don't be afraid to make all the trips back you need to to get them adjusted right. Take note of conditions when your aids don't seem to be doing what you expect of them. It may sound strange, but I found the best way to test my hearing aids is to watch the Wheel of Fortune show on TV to see if you are hearing the letters correctly. You may be surprised at what you think you hear.
