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@tonyinmi

@tarheel, you should not give up on hearing aids because of the lack of tinnitus relief. You have a moderate loss and that is significant. I only know of a few people that get relief of tinnitus from their hearing aids but that is only because the desired sounds get amplified enough to mask the undesired tinnitus (when it occurs). You should discuss the lack of tinnitus relief with the audiologist to see if they can do anything (I suspect they will not). Your hearing may benefit just as well with a mid-range priced set of hearing aids. $6000 for pair is around the cost for high end aids.
Tony in Michigan

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barbb | @barbb | Sep 10, 2020

@tonyinmi, So Tony if you were in tarheel's position, knowing only whatever she knows about hearing aids, would you consider asking the audiologist to spell out the benefits of the expensive hearing aids vs those priced at midrange?

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tarheel | @tarheel | Sep 14, 2020

thanks for your response. I am not sure what "moderate" hearing loss means. While $6,000 is a lot of money for 2 hearing aids, it's not so much the money but rather a combination of other factors that makes me lean toward cancelling the purchase (30 days in MA.). I hear everyone okay with the exception of my wife who speaks very softly. I don't like wearing them. Wearing them while putting on and taking off a mask is a pain. And the lack of any tinnitus relief - all combine to make me wonder if I'll ever wear them. Mostly they have been the case since I acquired them. I think that the audiologist "oversold" the idea of any tinnitus relief (the remote control has a setting for tinnitus, but it does not help). I could reconsider but I'd appreciate any thoughts you or others might have to help me to decide (my appointment is coming up soon). Thanks.

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