I'm finally having hearing aids done

[vergil96]

I got some for trial and they work great. It also turns out that the previous hearing test was busted somehow and I indeed have a significant amount of hearing loss. Wearing them for a couple of days I didn't understand a word about 4 times only, including when I had to turn the volume down. That's amazing.

But it wasn't easy. The tech quarreled with me that I have too small hearing loss. Btw I think I did the test wrong again and it's still a bit bigger, because I have 30db loud tinnutus ringing all the time and later the tech commented that it's strange that I don't hear the noise and metallic sounds in the hearing aids with my result, and tbh I can't hear quiet "white noise" type of noise, because my ear ringing is louder than that - and ear ringing results from hearing loss. So it means that the hearing loss is the same volume as the ear ringing, apparently, and my mom who is a doctor confirms. But either way I don't care about silly unrealistic theories how much hearing loss is enough for hearing aids and according to someone who has never met me.

 

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I'm glad you found something that works.

 

[Rodafina]

Looking forward to hearing about any long term relief this brings.

 

[vergil96]

I'm glad you found something that works.

I don't delude myself that they will solve all problems, but they will make at least one significant thing easier

 

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I don't delude myself that they will solve all problems, but they will make at least one significant thing easier

Every little bit helps.

 

[Aspychata]

That's a big deal. That should bring major improvement in general.

 

[WhitewaterWoman]

Excellent. Mine have made a noticeable difference. I hope yours brings good results, too.

 

[vergil96]

I got them! I have my own pair now!

I also repeated the hearing test and it turned out as bad as I suspected (worse than what I wrote above, up to 50db). I went to a different point this time and it went smoother. I got a refund from the NHS too.

 

[AndyAmo]

Congratulations - very inspiring and positive news. Thank you for sharing, please keep us posted with your experiences.

 

[vergil96]

They're awsome! I can hear almost everything people say to me now

 

[Rodafina]

Hooray hurrah! Thanks for sharing this positive news. In a forum full of challenges, it's nice to be able to celebrate the victories, too.