Hearing Loss: Come introduce yourself and connect with others

Welcome to the Hearing Loss group on Mayo Clinic Connect.
This is a welcoming, safe place where you can meet people living with hearing loss, and friends and family supporters. Whether you were born deaf or hard of hearing, experienced hearing loss after birth or with aging, it helps to connect with others. Together we can learn from each other, support one another and share stories about living with hearing loss, coping with challenges and celebrating milestones.

Let’s chat. Why not start by introducing yourself? What is your hearing loss experience? Got a question, tip or story to share?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Hearing Loss Support Group.

@cherriann

Glad these new hearing aids helped your tinnitus. I am wondering if canal aids are better option for those of us with tinnitus. I have not used in-ear aids, so interesting to get opinion of others on whether those who have tinnitus feel they help the condition better than other type of aids.

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@cherriann HI The more I wear these hearing aids Im finding out that my tinnitus is down to a hum today, the clearness and crispness of voices is great and no background noise in a crowd so you hear the person you are talking to. The website is heartech.com

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Cherri which specifically did you get from HEARtech? Did you order from a store or on line?

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@cherriann

Glad these new hearing aids helped your tinnitus. I am wondering if canal aids are better option for those of us with tinnitus. I have not used in-ear aids, so interesting to get opinion of others on whether those who have tinnitus feel they help the condition better than other type of aids.

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Which specifically did you get from HEARtech? Did you order from a store or on line?

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@mari

Which specifically did you get from HEARtech? Did you order from a store or on line?

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You need to reply to Lioness, Mari. Lioness purchased these aids from HEARtech, I did not. I had replied to her as I was very interested in finding out how well they were working for her tinnitus since I also have this condition.

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@lioness

@cherriann HI The more I wear these hearing aids Im finding out that my tinnitus is down to a hum today, the clearness and crispness of voices is great and no background noise in a crowd so you hear the person you are talking to. The website is heartech.com

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Thank you so much for update on how the new hearing aids are working for your tinnitus, lioness. I am going to check out heartech site and do a little research on them. I would sure be pleased if I could purchase aids that helped more than the ones I presently have that were very expensive, but really have did "nothing" to lessen noise. Me and my wallet would be thrilled if I could find a pair that wouldn't be so costly and above all, help me hear better! Is there a specific type or model number that you purchased?

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@contentandwell

@lioness That's great that you were able to find a less expensive alternative. I always have hearing aid insurance that will replace my HAs if necessary. The type of thing you are mentioning, the EARGOs, would not help with severe hearing losses - mine is severe in one ear and profound in the other. I'm glad that it is helping your tinnitus too.

@cherriann Have you asked your audiologist if "in the ear" would be more help with tinnitus? If you have a good audiologist she/he should be able to provide the best guidance.

@tonyinmi I am sure the Hearing Aid Association of America is advocating for coverage. I hear that's a great group but they have no chapters close to me at all.

@scottk Isn't it great to find a professional that you really like? I'd be interested in hearing what the apps she recommended are.

@katyrae83 Your daughter's situation sounds extremely complex and unusual. I have very little to say since I too am just a hearing disabled person, but I found out recently that your blood pressure can affect your hearing! I don't remember if it gets worse when your BP is high, or the opposite. That being the case with BP, it does not surprise me that hormones can also affect hearing. I would definitely want to hear opinions from two or three very highly regarded professionals before doing something that is permanent, like a CI.

By the way, as we all know, hearing aids are quite costly. For any of you who are in the New City Area or in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida areas, the Center for Hearing and Communications (CHC) provides hearing aids on a sliding scale based on income. My daughter used to work for them in NYC and there's a great audiologist there, Ellen LaFargue. I would highly recommend her. You can also go there if you are not in need of financial assistance.
JK

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Yes, I've had many conversations with my audiologist about my tinnitus and the many hearing aids offered on the market. The ones I purchased were suppose to be top of the line in helping with tinnitus, however they did not help mine at all. These hearing aids certainly helped for hearing, but with the noise factor I have to deal with 24/7, they did nothing. Getting opinions and hearing the experiences of what others like lioness who are actually wearing these different hearing aids will definitely be a big influence when I purchase my next set of aids.

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@cherriann

Thank you so much for update on how the new hearing aids are working for your tinnitus, lioness. I am going to check out heartech site and do a little research on them. I would sure be pleased if I could purchase aids that helped more than the ones I presently have that were very expensive, but really have did "nothing" to lessen noise. Me and my wallet would be thrilled if I could find a pair that wouldn't be so costly and above all, help me hear better! Is there a specific type or model number that you purchased?

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@cherriann They have 2 kinds the in the canal which I have and the behind the ear kind . Yes check them out . I like mine but am afraid I might lose them I should of gotten the behind the ear kind . You can read about each one.

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@tonyinmi

@lisaschwichtenberg One thing to be aware of with the newer Signia's is that teleprogramming is possible. This is where you can request programming changes without having to go to the audiologist's office. Hopefully, you're audiologist is on board with this and explains it to you.
Tony in Michigan

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Thank you for telling me, that is great to know. I will check with him. I am fortunate to work at a clinic he comes to twice a month, but that would be great for in between.

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@contentandwell

Hi, @lisaschwichtenberg welcome to Connect.
I wear hearing aids, Oticons, but I’ve been hearing a lot about Signia recently too. I hope they will help you. For many people there is a “break-in period” as they adjust to them so if that happens don’t get discouraged. Also, your audiologist will probably need to adjust them a few times to make sure they are doing all they can to help you, if your audiologist does “real ear measurement” that is very helpful. I asked about it at mine and for some reason my audiologist generally only does that for pediatric patients but she was happy to do it for me and it did lead to some adjustments which were helpful.

I will be interested in hearing how you are doing with them.
JK

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Thank you for the information and encouragement. I will keep this in mind as I enter this new chapter of my life! I will keep you posted.

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@lioness

@cherriann They have 2 kinds the in the canal which I have and the behind the ear kind . Yes check them out . I like mine but am afraid I might lose them I should of gotten the behind the ear kind . You can read about each one.

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lioness thank you for info...please continue to keep us updated on how these are working for you.

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