Search results for query: hearing aids

There’s no reason why insurance shouldn’t cover hearing aids because people genuinely need them. Why don’t all states, countries, and cities make it mandatory for insurance to cover hearing aids? It seems like insurance companies will only cover them if required to by law, which is troubling...

I would like to introduce myself. My name is Katie, but you can call me Kat. Yes, I am 26 and have tinnitus. I wear hearing aids from Miracle Ear, and they truly are a miracle! I was born with congenital hearing loss in my left ear, but I have no hearing loss in my right ear. However, I have...

...into a new baseline, you could say a permanent spike. Some reports mention that certain tinnitus sufferers respond well after getting hearing aids fitted. That seems a bit counterintuitive, as one might expect the increased volume to make hyperacusis worse. Your experience, tips, and advice...

...very regularly, so I'm sure that was part of the healing. I was thrilled. Now, this past Friday, I got my first pair of Oticon miniRITE hearing aids. I had read so many positive stories about hearing aids, so I was hoping for this wonderful life-changing experience with them. My experience...

...a quiet room to work. This event marks the moment when hyperacusis and tinnitus became a severe issue. I went to an ENT who prescribed hearing aids with white noise therapy (with an audiologist). This was a disaster. Long story short, after wearing those hearing aids for about three weeks...

...from Lisbon, Portugal. - I have hearing loss from otosclerosis, both ears, diagnosed in 2014, when I was 42 years old, and I have used hearing aids since 2015 in both ears. - I have had tinnitus since 2015. - My tinnitus was maybe a 2-3/10 during 7-8 years. - 2 months ago (September 2022) I...

Hi @Jupiterman, quite a few people have told me that hearing aids made their tinnitus worse. However, there is a correct way to use them that reduces this risk. I usually advise people to introduce hearing aids gradually, and in most cases, they do quite well. Hearing loss can make existing...

Not yet, but I’ll try and see if I can get hearing aids. 🙂 My hearing was fine before, or at least that’s what they said, but I think it’s worse now.

...became more pronounced. Hearing tests revealed a range of hearing loss, which I was told was the cause of my tinnitus. I was prescribed hearing aids to address both the hearing loss and tinnitus, but they had little to no effect on the tinnitus. Over time, it gradually worsened, especially...

Hi, I’m from Holland, and I am new to this forum but not new to tinnitus. It started suddenly 9 years ago after earplugs pushed earwax against my eardrums, causing some discomfort and pain. After softening the earwax with oil and gently removing it, the pain subsided. However, a few weeks later...

Thanks for the information! I might get hearing aids. 😊

I read a post recently that referenced some improvement in hyperacusis using hearing aids. I have mild hearing loss consistent with age, worse on the left, and 100% word recognition scores. An audiologist suggested giving me “a touch” of amplification and acknowledged that this approach is...

Did you end up getting hearing aids? :) What is going on? Are you okay?

...in both ears since 2012. The tinnitus is loud and multi tonal. I have severe hearing loss in one ear and I’m trialing Oticon More 1 hearing aids in both ears with the BiCROS system. My tinnitus is louder with the hearing aids in and I’ve tired them at the lowest amplification for three weeks...

@Michael Leigh, in your experience coaching tinnitus sufferers, has anyone reported their tinnitus worsening with hearing aids?

Everything was going better until I lost my hearing aids😭 I’m too broke to replace them… does anyone have suggestions?

The good thing about hearing aids is that you usually get a trial period to see if they work before deciding whether to purchase them. At least, that is what the audiologists I spoke with told me. However, the downside is that hearing aids are an out-of-pocket expense, as insurance typically...

Currently having side effects from my hearing aids but it's okay because its temporary! I know I'll get better soon.

I thought that was what tinnitus-masking hearing aids do. I do not know the theory, but I find ambient sound masking too distant and insufficient.

Bumping this thread in light of Apple’s recent hearing health features. AirPods Pro will soon be able to function as hearing aids, which might be a more affordable solution for those who don’t have healthcare coverage for traditional hearing aids. Once these features are available in Europe...

Are hearing aids for normal hearing worth it? As I seem to be struggling more days than good with Tinnitus are hearing aids a good/bad idea? Although both hearing tests come back as normal, I think something has gone wrong with my hearing (apart from the Tinnitus). Anyone got normal hearing...

...mean they will cover very well. There are laws in my state, but deductibles and co-pays are allowed. My insurance company "covers" hearing aids, but you still have to meet your deductible first, which is often thousands of dollars, and then after you meet your deductible, they only cover 50%...

...Turner syndrome, which causes a gradual decline in hearing. Even if I could regain even mild hearing, that would be amazing. Another thing I wonder about is how this would affect the brain. Would it adjust to hearing sounds again? If I could hear without hearing aids, that would be incredible.

...how much it can take over your life, but only if you let it. There was no technology to help me when I was growing up, but I need hearing aids. I’m almost deaf in my left ear, and I just got my hearing aids in December 2024. Reading helps me a lot these days. Before, I couldn’t read because...

...if anyone who has tinnitus caused by noise-induced hearing loss has any experience with using a hearing aid to 'cure' tinnitus? The use of hearing aids to reduce/eliminate tinnitus is something that the Hearing Specialists sometimes recommend and I am thinking about going down this route.

...went away. Doctors said it would go away after I stopped, but nope it didn't. Where is the success story you ask? Well, turns out hearing aids mask the sound for me almost completely. I can still hear it ever so slightly when I'm wearing hearing aids, but if I'm ever bothered by the sound I...

...to Tinnitus Talk and look forward to exploring the posts and articles here. Since you’re interested in hearing from someone who has used hearing aids for tinnitus reduction (and to compensate for mild hearing loss at the frequencies affected by the tinnitus), I’d like to share my experience...

In this thread it would be lovely hear about members who use maskers, hearing aids and dual purpose hearing aids, to cope with tinnitus. And how their life has changed with them and if they got them on the NHS (or equivalent public healthcare) or had to pay for them privately out of pocket...

Has anyone had success wearing their hearing aids while sleeping? I’ve heard that keeps the ears at the same hearing level 24/7. I have been waking up to louder tinnitus every morning. I take my hearing aids out before going to bed. Thank you.

...stabilized. Given this information, will you please help me with the following questions: 1. Is it possible to get a benefit from hearing aids if hearing fluctuates? 2. How am I able to determine if hearing is a result of nerve damage vs genetics vs loud sounds? 3. I have also been...

...has been addressed before. But I was just wondering, since most experts believe tinnitus is a symptom of hearing loss, then why don't hearing aids help? I know human hearing is very complex and we don't understand everything. And I'm a simple minded guy. So in my simple mind, it seems like we...

There’s no guarantee that hearing aids will even help improve your hearing. I have hearing loss and found hearing aids completely useless. At the end of the day, they are just fancy amplifiers, and if your hearing damage causes distortion, diplacusis, or loss of clarity, they won’t be of much...

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...

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

Not sure if anyone knows about the Bose SoundControl, but they just showed up on my radar. I had read that consumer hearing aids were becoming a thing this year and this looks promising for those like me with hearing loss induced tinnitus. And they are only $850! Hopefully they can be...

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

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...

I have Starkey Hearing Aids paired with my iPhone. I like the Starkey Relax App masking sounds for my tinnitus. I use the True-Link App to control the volume of my hearing aids. Here’s my question: The True-Link App can be set on “Normal” or “Stream Boost.” I don’t understand the difference...

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.

Anyone have any recommendations where and what models/brands to buy in regards to hearing aids in Bangkok? Thanks!

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...

One of my biggest concerns about relocating overseas--along with the challenge of protecting my ears in noisy poor countries.--is hearing aids.....In the USA one can get great hearing aids at Costco at a low price and also get and unlimited service, repair and replacement. Overseas this could be...

...and loud volume 7 out of 10, he told me even in the night club he can still hear it clearly. Recently, he went to his doctor to try on hearing aids. Supposedly the hearing aids came with AI advanced technology to filter out sounds or train your brain to recognize different types of sounds to...

...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...

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.

...do have a mild hearing loss AND a hearing aid MIGHT help with my tinnitus, my question to UK users do you have any experience of buying hearing aids without paying VAT? According to HMRC If the aids are bought for the purpose of masking tinnitus you don't have to pay the VAT, I'm waiting...

...tinnitus for the last year, I am having a bit of a spike right now, so I just got back from a hearing aid specialist and tried on some hearing aids. They really do seem to help my tinnitus (both with and without the white noise turned on). But the price... ouch! When 2 little pieces of...

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...

...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...

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

...in the notch therapy. I'm not sure if it's helping and I'm wondering if it can make my tinnitus worse. Last night my tinnitus was particularly loud. Could be a coincidence, I don't know. Please tell me about your experiences, good, bad, or indifferent, about hearing aids with notch therapy.

...I do however, have accompanying hearing loss with it ( though I've had hearing loss as far back as 7 years old). I find that my hearing aids tend to exacerbate the tinnitus, somewhat, and causes some ear fullness sensations. I have mild to moderate hearing loss and often ask people to repeat...

...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...

I wear hearing aids due to a hearing loss, and I have been wondering for a while why people say they are so good at masking tinnitus when honestly if I am in a quiet room I can still here tinnitus I suppose it will be different for everyone but in theory why would people with just tinnitus wear...

After 10 years of struggling with my tinnitus, taking tests, MRI, etc., my wife convinced me to try hearing aids. At 58, I do have some hearing loss, but mainly just my wife's frequency So I tried hearing aids from Costco in early January. After a couple of months I have to say that I don't...

Hello everyone. I'm currently thinking about getting some hearing aids for masking purposes and to possibly use for TRT later down the road. Can anyone give me reviews of the ones they wear? I've seen ones by Oticon, Starkey, Resound and Widex that have tinnitus therapy (masking) built in...

...in older adults with hearing loss, according to new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Patients with hearing aids in both ears performed better on standard balance tests when their hearing aids were turned on compared with when they were off. The small...

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