Comments on Profile Post by Jerad

  1. Rockman
    Rockman
    Your call. I'd say try it around home. Usually you get a trial period
    May 20, 2022
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  2. Jerad
    Jerad
    @Rockman I'm afraid it could get worse as I’ve seen some people say that happens. So I dunno what to do. I’ve also seen a lot of people say they help. My T and H are both severe.
    May 20, 2022
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  3. HeavyMantra
    HeavyMantra
    Well, do you have hearing loss? The only reason to use HAs with T is if you have significant hearing loss, in those cases the experience of having T can feel easier since you can now hear more sounds and focus less on T. Be skeptical, ask yourself if they want to help you or just sell hearing aids.. /Audiology student
    May 21, 2022
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  4. Uklawyer
    Uklawyer
    Do you have hearing loss?
    May 21, 2022
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  5. Jerad
    Jerad
    @HeavyMantra & @Uklawyer last time I had hearing checked, no loss detected, but I had a worsening since from ototoxicity. It created jet engines & electrical, zapping hiss that causes sensations of pain. Idk if I now have hearing loss. Doesn’t feel like it. audiologist seems sincere & not about $. they can do extended audiogram to 12.5. I’m just afraid of making things worse w bad T & H. What do u recommend?
    May 21, 2022
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  6. Uklawyer
    Uklawyer
    Are you afraid to do an audiogram? I don't know why they would recommend hearing aids if you have no hearing loss? Why amplify sound if there is no hearing deficit? And with hyperacusis....? I thought hyperacusis was treated with gradual exposure to sound, not amplified sound.
    May 21, 2022
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  7. Jerad
    Jerad
    Well some people like @Philip83 have experienced improvement of their hyperacusis by using hearing aids, like it rewired their brains to tolerate sounds, and it happened quickly. I’m kind of afraid of an audiogram. My audiologist said hearing aids can help improve both T and H. Idk what to do.
    May 22, 2022
  8. Jerad
    Jerad
    May 22, 2022
  9. Rockman
    Rockman
    You can get them without amplication and there cheaper
    May 22, 2022
  10. Uklawyer
    Uklawyer
    I replied in your Introduction thread.
    May 22, 2022
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  11. Philip83
    Philip83
    Hey Jerad. I can fill you in with some details about my experience if you want. I’m super busy these next few days though.
    May 27, 2022
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  12. Hottopic29
    Hottopic29
    I wear mine but i have minimal amplification i use for the tones it plays to help with tinnitus i was worried about my hypercacusis but doesn't effect it .. since i control volume keep em low on phone app i have widex ones
    May 29, 2022
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