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  1. vegasjon

    Gave In; Getting Hearing Aids

    Hi all. I gave in today and was fitted for hearing aids. Can't get over feeling like it's giving up hope that things will ever get back to normal... and, yes, I fully concede vanity is in play, as well. I'm past three years now with T, had a right side stapedectomy last November, and have been...
  2. F

    How to Habituate to Tinnitus

    Thank you, Michael. I have Oticon hearing aids with an ocean sound feature installed, but nothing I listen to can mask the terrible head noise I constantly experience. Now that the weather is nice, I walk outside, but even all the outdoor noise does not drown out the head noise. I watch TV, but...
  3. Elmer B Fuddled

    Got Hearing Aids, Experienced the Sound of Silence

    ...an audiologist to find how much hearing loss I had acquired since the ear infection. A loss of 20 percent. The audiologist suggested hearing aids, ok, but will they actually help?? You can try them, we offer full money return. Ok, so how much are they? 2000 euros (falls over backwards...
  4. LovableGamer

    StemCells21 for Hearing Loss and Tinnitus — What's Your Experience?

    ...for something closer to five years or less. If Rinri Therapeutics is successful, perhaps they will offer a trial for those who use hearing aids. If that happens, I might participate, since I believe it could help restore some of my hearing. I certainly hope so, because it does seem promising.
  5. S

    Do Hearing Aids Help with Your Hyperacusis?

    I have already asked if hearing aids helped with your tinnitus, now I would like to know about sound sensitivity. With my ramp up in tinnitus, I have noticed a new thing, a ramp up in sensitivity to high pitch sounds. Other loud sounds don't particularly bother me I think. Other than I am...
  6. MEH

    My Tinnitus Is Mostly Under Control When I Use My Hearing Aids

    ...I was sent for another hearing test and was asked if I wanted to try hearing aid? I tried them and they did the job, for a while. The hearing aids helped especially knowing they were there for when I woke up. If I woke up and my tinnitus was there, then it was a bad day. After a while, when...
  7. Quentino

    Hearing Aids — How Do They Feel?

    Hello everyone! I hesitated beginning this thread in " treatments" section, then i decided to post here. How does it feel to have an hearing aid? Concretely? One of my friend said it was dangerous for th ears to have always a speaker. I have just a litlle hearing loss, and i hope to have at...
  8. W

    New University of Michigan Tinnitus Discovery — Signal Timing

    I have a theory on why Auricle is delayed. I recently visited a new audiologist to establish care and discuss hearing aids for masking. Two audiologists greeted me and introduced me to a representative from Lenire. The three of them then spent an hour delivering what felt like a scripted hard...
  9. M

    Unilateral Roaring Tinnitus and Morse Code Sounds After Sudden Hearing Loss — Seeking Advice

    ...had severe hearing loss at 4500 hertz for years, which was not an issue except for a mild to moderate ringing tinnitus. I decided to get hearing aids, and six months later, the typewriter tinnitus was gone. I am not sure that was the sole reason, but it was far more bothersome than my...
  10. J

    Habituating to Tinnitus Using Hearing Aids with a Wave Sound — Should I Continue?

    Seem to be experiencing habituation after 8 months of using hearing aids with a wave sound background noise. If habituation continues should I still use the hearing aids w/ background noise? I do not need them for hearing purposes...
  11. MajaC

    How to Ask My Audiologist About Hearing Aids

    ...listen to me when I said that between the first and second audiogram, my hearing had been lower/worse. I felt humiliated. I know that hearing aids can help and I've found some clinic at Québec that propose this, but I don't think mine would propose it and even if they would, the ENT would...
  12. Marie79

    Hearing Aids from Miracle-Ear Stopped My Tinnitus

    Just stopped in a Miracle-Ear out of curiosity and they fitted me with 2 hearing aids and let me test it out. I had one hearing aid for my left ear from another place before and it just transferred the tinnitus to my right ear (CRAZY). This place was so easy to test both ears and they let me...
  13. erik

    Tinnitus Pitch, Masking, and the Effectiveness of Hearing Aids for Tinnitus Therapy

    Tinnitus pitch, masking, and the effectiveness of hearing aids for tinnitus therapy Abstract Objective: To assess the benefits of hearing aids on tinnitus according to the tinnitus reaction questionnaire, to verify whether the degree of masking provided by the hearing aid influenced the TRQ...
  14. Mohamed2009

    why does insurance not cover hearing aids there's no reason for them not to only reason is bad...

    why does insurance not cover hearing aids there's no reason for them not to only reason is bad reason medical industry truly does not care about general public's health it's all about money sensorineural hearing loss is not being taken seriously so many people suffering omg we need cure urgently...
  15. OddV

    Eargo Hearing Aids

    Just saw this article this morning, kind of cool. http://techcrunch.com/2015/06/25/with-13-million-from-maveron-eargo-is-the-hearing-aid-of-the-future/
  16. IvanRus

    Hi buddy! Do you use hearing aids in your daily life?

    Hi buddy! Do you use hearing aids in your daily life?
  17. RudyL90

    Your Opinion on Hearing Aids with a Masker vs. Earbuds?

    ...tinnitus function: Four programmes (i.e. sounds) with SET volume levels. So no way to change the volume of a sound. Costs: €550 for two hearing aids (insurance covers €1000) The thing is: my cheap €5 earbuds (with no noise isolation) can do the trick too, and even better. I can choose from...
  18. Marie79

    How Are Hearing Aids with Maskers Different Than Wearing Headphones?

    We aren't supposed to mask with headphones and ear buds but how are the hearing aids safer?
  19. J

    Maskers, Hearing Aids, and Dual Purpose Digital Hearing Aids

    Has anyone tried Phonak hearing aids? I’ve been reading a Facebook group, and people seem to have very positive feedback.
  20. RunningMan

    New University of Michigan Tinnitus Discovery — Signal Timing

    I'm a person with hearing loss who doesn't use hearing aids to improve my hearing. But I perceive my tinnitus louder, not less. The tinnitus stands out even more when the environmental sounds are quieter due to hearing loss. Hearing aids amplify actual sounds, not tinnitus. So they can create...
  21. Parfait

    Noise-Cancelling Headphones / Hearing Aids

    ...on and so tight. Once they trapped a nerve in my face (the sensation went away a few minutes after taking them off). Would noise cancelling headphones help? Or the bespoke ear plugs? Also I've got hearing loss since. Would it help to get the hearing aids with white noise? Thanks for any...
  22. JasonP

    Can Notched Music Therapy Be Done with Bluetooth Hearing Aids?

    I have hearing aids that can be connected to a bluetooth transmitter/reciever and was wondering if notched music therapy would work while I wore them. If so, how long would it take to work before I would notice a difference and for how long should I do it? I think the hearing aids frequency...
  23. Steve Crumb

    Humming in My House That Only I Can Hear

    ...and then goes back to the high pitch. It’s there 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. I eventually just learned to live with it after trying multiple therapies, including masking hearing aids, which offered no help at all. I honestly don’t know what complete quiet is anymore. Anyway, that’s my...
  24. JasonP

    Tips for Increasing the Lifespan of Your Hearing Aids

    I would like to share with you a few of the tips I have learned from having hearing aids for over 3 years. This will be for all the people that wear them and have the RIC (Receiver in the Canal) type which is worn over the ear and has a little wire going to the reciever inside. 1. Clean or...
  25. Jupiterman

    Hearing Loss and Severe Tinnitus — From Loving Life to Suicidal in 2 Months

    Hearing aids do not 'undistort' distorted hearing; they only amplify sound.
  26. HighleyTall

    Throw away those hearing aids, they probably make it worse in the long run.

    Throw away those hearing aids, they probably make it worse in the long run.
  27. T

    Trial Study of Hearing Aids Effectiveness in Association with Ginkgo Biloba Extract

    ...studies, especially considering its consequences on patient's quality of life. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the effect of hearing aids and/or Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761 on tinnitus in patients with hearing loss. METHODS: This is a trial randomized-controlled treatment...
  28. daisyjc

    Hearing Aids and Tinnitus

    Hello! I am new to this forum and just wanted to introduce myself, as well as ask some questions to others who have had Tinnitus for many years. December 27th was the day Tinnitus entered my life. Since then, I've been trying to make friends with this new high-pitched tone in my ear, but...
  29. M

    Finding Relief: My Journey with Tinnitus, Hearing Aids, and Zinc

    ...experience T relief with slight amplification alone. It took me about 3 appts to get the masking right. They don't recommend wearing hearing aids at night for various reasons. The soundcore sleepbuds have a lower profile for side sleeps (like me) so supposed to be more comfortable. i don't...
  30. Poyraz

    Can Hearing Aids Help Me? Will They Make My Tinnitus Worse?

    ...left but ear piercing tinnitus. It was only in my left ear but lately I developed T alson in my right ear. I have no knowladge about hearing aids. As it said, I have no hearing loss. Can hearing aids help me? Will it make my T worse? I can't concentrate anything. This makes me anxious. Any...
  31. MindOverMatter

    Increased Tinnitus and Hyperacusis After Alarm Exposure: Should I Get Hearing Aids?

    Sorry to hear about your unfortunate experience with this possible permanent spike, Joseph. Yes, hearing aids can be a bit of a double-edged sword when it comes to hyperacusis and sound sensitivity. You need to address these issues with your audiologist. The hearing aids must be set and...
  32. Mark F.

    Born This Way: Tinnitus, Hearing Loss, and the Life-Changing Impact of Hearing Aids

    I’m so happy to hear that you’ve found a major improvement! Welcome to the site! There are many kind and helpful people here who can support you.
  33. Seth4kHz

    Hello, and a Question About Affording Hearing Aids for Tinnitus

    ...provide input on. After recently seeing an audiologist and ENT, I discovered that I have mild to moderate hearing loss in both ears, and hearing aids were recommended. The hearing loss is also probably a cause of the tinnitus (or cause #1 of 2 according to Dr. Rauschecker's model). I was...
  34. N

    Hearing Aids

    In my opinion, they are a poor treatment for hearing loss. It’s essentially the same as using a magnifying glass to improve vision. The branding and marketing are just ways to make money off you. Cochlear implants offer a good solution, but they aren’t suitable for most people. It’s almost...
  35. M

    Hearing Aids with White Noise to Help Hyperacusis: Resulted in Tinnitus Spike and Worse Hyperacusis?

    Hello forum! I have a question about hearing aids. My ENT set me up with white noise through my hearing aids to help with the hyperacusis. I noticed my tinnitus getting louder after doing this, but she said it means my tinnitus is reactive, and to continue with the white noise. My tinnitus did...
  36. 2049v

    @tomytl, thanks man. Do you use hearing aids?

    @tomytl, thanks man. Do you use hearing aids?
  37. JasonP

    Extended Frequency Hearing Aids Seem to Lower My Tinnitus More Than Regular Ones

    My original hearing aids are programmed up to 8 khz which is fairly normal for hearing aids as the audiograms usually only go up to 8 khz. I have seen others go up to 6 khz. Well, recently I am trying out 12 khz range hearing aids and they seem to lessen the tinnitus even more. Supposedly my...
  38. N

    Should I Tell My Employer About My Hearing Aids or Keep Hiding It?

    Hi Everyone, I have been a tinnitus sufferer for many years now and always hated the thought of wearing hearing aids. Until I got fired from my last job. That's when I considered wearing hearing aids for the first time in my life. My life has since changed so much. My conversation with people...
  39. Hazel

    Tinnitus Spike While Grieving (Trigger Warning: Sudden Loss of a Loved One)

    ...that your tinnitus is now making this awful time even more difficult for you. I would recommend that you don't worry too much about the hearing aids at the moment. Waiting a few months or so is not going to make a difference. That said, it's not a bad idea to use hearing aids preemptively...
  40. IvanRus

    Hearing Aids

    Are there hearing aids with amplification up to 10-12 kHz to compensate for the loss at these frequencies?
  41. tomytl

    no, I don‘t use hearing aids. 10 years ago, when I was in a similar situation, I tried some...

    no, I don‘t use hearing aids. 10 years ago, when I was in a similar situation, I tried some Phonak CIC hearing aids, but they just made more T in the evening. And my understanding in a Speechaudiometrie was 100% I actually would like to avoid being dependent on this stuff as long as possible...
  42. B

    My Hearing Aids and My Tinnitus Improvement

    ...of your brain after years of untreated hearing loss, read up on it). About the same time I read an article about a company providing hearing aids over the internet, supposedly equal to the $7k ones you get at the audiologist. January 2016 I got my hearing test, ordered the hearing aids. In...
  43. LovableGamer

    Rinri Therapeutics

    I’m in the same boat. I actually have a counseling appointment tomorrow and a group session at another time. I’d love to hear normally without hearing aids—I don’t want to go deaf. I’m also trying to connect with others who are hard of hearing or deaf, and I’m hopeful that will be helpful as well.
  44. chris330r

    Can Changing Hearing Aids "Wake Up" Tinnitus?

    Hello everyone. My name is Chris and I've had tinnitus since taking a plane ride in 1992 when I was 22 years old. Short background of that... As the plane was descending, there was an incredibly sharp pain in my left ear. So much so that I actually looked around the cabin to see if others were...
  45. Katleft

    Born This Way: Tinnitus, Hearing Loss, and the Life-Changing Impact of Hearing Aids

    ...I’m almost deaf in my left ear and have tinnitus in both ears. I hear buzzing in my left ear and ringing in my right ear. I need these hearing aids, and the quality is amazing! I hear buzzing in my left ear and ringing in my right ear. I hear two distinct sounds. I went to Miracle Ear...
  46. R

    Does Your Tinnitus Make It Difficult to Hear, Even with Hearing Aids?

    My tinnitus is so loud it makes it difficult to hear, even though I have hearing aids. Does anyone else experience the same thing?
  47. Lynny

    The Relief of Hearing Aids — Even with 0 Hearing Loss

    ...hear my masking sounds (it sounded very 'real' to me) He shook his head. I didn't expect to feel so relieved. I've put off getting hearing aids because of the financial cost, but also (I think, looking back) as a form of denial. I always told myself 'this is just temporary'... but it's not...
  48. Eleanor89

    Increased Tinnitus and Hyperacusis After Alarm Exposure: Should I Get Hearing Aids?

    ...hearing loss in my right ear, and I also have hyperacusis and tinnitus. However, it has improved over time. I cannot give you advice on hearing aids, as I found that structured, gentle sound therapy helped me immensely. I also used in-ear sound generators but have since stopped using them...
  49. AfroSnowman

    Hearing Aids with Notch Therapy — Post Your Experience!

    Maybe I’m mistaken, but I was under the impression that there are no hearing aids on the market that can physically produce sounds above 8 kHz. We can certainly create notched audio files above 8 kHz, but I thought hearing aids were not capable of generating sound in that range.
  50. B

    Hearing Aids — Question About the Frequencies They Cover

    ...aimed at filling in those higher-end frequencies (thus allowing me to hear higher pitched sounds while also alleviating the T to some extent). I assume this 4 - 7/8 kHz range is a range that current hearing aids can reliably help fill in? Haven't spoken yet with my doc about it, but I will...
  51. B

    Born This Way: Tinnitus, Hearing Loss, and the Life-Changing Impact of Hearing Aids

    I asked because many people here use Widex, a brand often recommended by audiologists for tinnitus. However, I have not found it helpful and am looking for a better option. Glad to hear that Miracle Ear works well for you.
  52. SectorClear

    Is My Tinnitus Gone? Definitely Not. Does It Bother Me When Wearing Hearing Aids? Definitely Not.

    ...months went by and I was a nervous wreck, treating TMJ was successful for my jaw and ear pain but useless to stop tinnitus. I read about hearing aids and figured I'd give those a try, even though my hearing had tested perfect 3 times since getting tinnitus. I go to an audiologist and get...
  53. TMLB

    TRT Sound Management vs. Hearing Aids With Tones

    ...Upon the onset of the tinnitus to which I had a significant negative reaction, I saw an audiologist and have been wearing Widex 'Dream' hearing aids since that time. (Only take them out when going to bed) These aids have various fractal tones and what I call a white noise. When I asked the...
  54. BeMarie

    Getting Hearing Aids for the First Time — Which Model to Buy? Where to Go? Any Other Tips?

    I will be going for a new round of hearing tests and plan to request hearing aids for the first time. My last test about a year ago showed fairly severe hearing loss in the high frequencies in both ears. I also have had tinnitus for over 10 years, which is somewhere in the 3500 Hz range. I...
  55. bob mounger

    ENT Says Hearing Aids Cure Tinnitus, Lack of Same Causes Alzheimer's

    ...got some relief with ACRN (thanks to you all & Generalfuzz) ENT Jan 2018: you have 84% speech recognition & hearing loss; you need hearing aids that will cost $4000 & will cure your tinnitus, if you don't buy them you have a highly increased risk of Alzheimers. I told them I would check on...
  56. dfl

    Does Anyone Have Experience with General Hearing Aids/Tranquil & TRT?

    I am actually going to give TRT a try (meeting is in NY on Tuesday) with Dr. Susan Adams- she says they like to use general hearing aids- has anyone every tried noise generators & TRT? (excuse if there are a thousand threads dedicated to similar questions)
  57. R

    Audiology Workup/Treatments/Hearing Aids — Experiences?

    ...haven't been able to find too much on the forum regarding audiometry, is if anyone has benefited from audiology treatment in the form of hearing aids, etc., because that's the next step that I'm considering taking, but would like to hear other views of people that have had success or not had...
  58. IvanRus

    Atrophy of Brain Areas and Hearing Aids

    ...Therefore, many people who have put on a hearing aid too late perceive new frequencies as unnatural, and in some cases, even with hearing aids, continue to disassemble the speech. It is important to keep these areas of the auditory cortex alive, for this purpose it is recommended to carry...
  59. Beowulf Agat

    Johnny Depp and His Wife Donate Hearing Aids To Over 200 Children and Adults

    ...Joe Perry, Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum, Bruce Witkin and Tommy Henriksen teamed up with the Starkey Hearing Foundation to distribute hearing aids to over 200 children and adults." Read more: Johnny Depp and His Wife Donate Hearing Aids To Over 200 Children and Adults Bravo! This goes straight...
  60. SimonRK

    Hearing Aids with Notch Therapy — Post Your Experience!

    ...joke! 2003 was a long time ago, and your hearing may have worsened since then. When was the last time you had an audiogram or had your hearing aids adjusted? Hearing aid technology is constantly evolving. It might be worth giving them another try, even though they didn’t work out the first time.