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Help for Hearing Impairment
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Does anyone who has had hearing loss from birth find that as they get older and they lose more they don't realize it? I am 23 and my family say they really notice how often I shout now or don't hear things yet I don't realize it.“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.”
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Sue - just a guess as I had this problem once, sounds like the tube is either too long or too short.
Although they've just moved into shiny new buildings, so I ought to go and nose round! :rotfl:Signature removed for peace of mind0 -
Hello,
As promised I have an update on my visit to Audiology today.
I plucked up the courage to make an appointment to see if I could get an upgraded (smaller) aid to replace my 10 year old model that I find ineffective and the mold painful to wear. I was told I could have a more modern one - was shown a smaller version of the one I have and told that I would need a hearing test before it could be fitted .... minimum waiting time 6 months! So its 1 step forward and 2 steps back.
My work Occupational Therapy Department have agreed to give me a hearing test and send the results and a covering letter stating that my work is suffering due to hearing loss (I'm a minute secretary) to see if the appointment can be brought forward.
I don't think it will have much effect though so may have to go down the private route - an option which I can't really afford.0 -
Hello,
As promised I have an update on my visit to Audiology today.
I plucked up the courage to make an appointment to see if I could get an upgraded (smaller) aid to replace my 10 year old model that I find ineffective and the mold painful to wear. I was told I could have a more modern one - was shown a smaller version of the one I have and told that I would need a hearing test before it could be fitted .... minimum waiting time 6 months! So its 1 step forward and 2 steps back.
My work Occupational Therapy Department have agreed to give me a hearing test and send the results and a covering letter stating that my work is suffering due to hearing loss (I'm a minute secretary) to see if the appointment can be brought forward.
I don't think it will have much effect though so may have to go down the private route - an option which I can't really afford.
You'd possibly have to 'train' people to speak to the microphone, of course.
Using a portable loop enabled one of my siblings to continue working after losing a lot of hearing. Their comment was "I used to fall asleep in meetings because I couldn't hear a word of what was being said: now I fall asleep because they are so boring." Of course the minute secretary doesn't have that option!Signature removed for peace of mind0 -
Does anyone with Hyperacusis fly and how do you find it please? I have an opportunity to go abroad next year and the easiest option is flying, which will take about 2 hours or so. I have never flown anywhere at all.Sealed pot challenge #232. Gold stars from Sue-UU - :staradmin :staradmin £75.29 banked
50p saver #40 £20 banked
Virtual sealed pot #178 £80.250 -
Does anyone with Hyperacusis fly and how do you find it please? I have an opportunity to go abroad next year and the easiest option is flying, which will take about 2 hours or so. I have never flown anywhere at all.Signature removed for peace of mind0
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Can you get anything to jazz up a hearing aid looks wise? The one I currently use is beige and really now I am finally allowed to use it again I would like to make it look nice.“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.”
― Marilyn Monroe0 -
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wildwestfan wrote: »Could you use noise cancelling headphones and music or audio book to suit?
Plus I don't own any ...Signature removed for peace of mind0 -
I don't think that would help me. It's not just a noise thing, it's how my ears feel. And I don't like the isolated feeling I get from having anything in my ears.
Plus I don't own any ...
They are also rather expensive. Mine cost me around £200 last year.Sealed pot challenge #232. Gold stars from Sue-UU - :staradmin :staradmin £75.29 banked
50p saver #40 £20 banked
Virtual sealed pot #178 £80.250
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