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Hello everyone, I’ve been wearing hearing aids since January of this year (about six months) and have had tinnitus since last September. Almost every night, when I remove my hearing aids, my tinnitus increases if I’ve had it during the day (my tinnitus is intermittent). If I’ve had a completely...

...I have seen every specialist available and tried everything without success. A couple of weeks ago, I finally gave in and bought Oticon hearing aids with a tinnitus masker. They were extremely expensive (7,600 dollars), and I am not wealthy. I had to pay with a home equity loan, but they...

...ago. About a month later, my ears began to ring. I now have hyperacusis in my right ear and bad ringing in both ears. I was given hearing aids, and everything is ringing so badly that I don’t know how to cope. Does anyone have experience with this, or ideas that might help it improve? I...

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...

...using 99.995% Pure Pharma Grade with distilled water, and others mention rubbing it on different areas of the skin. I’m picking up my hearing aids this Friday, and I’d like to know, do they help with masking tinnitus? I don’t fully understand how that works, but I wonder if wearing them...

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...

...significant tinnitus, which began three weeks ago. About a year ago, I experienced sudden hearing loss in my left ear and was prescribed hearing aids. I wore them on and off over the past year. Three weeks ago, I developed what I consider fairly significant tinnitus in that ear. At first, it...

Yes, my dad has notable hearing loss in the high-frequency range, and it has only gotten worse as he ages. But like many people, he refuses to get hearing aids 🙃

It's great that you have a spiritual connection to help anchor you, sir/ma'am. I hope it and some masking help you! Hearing aids may well be an option for you, especially if you have marked hearing loss, but I've never tried them myself. A recent thread here suggests some people have found...

...believe was caused by benzodiazepine withdrawal along with significant age-related hearing loss. A week ago, I got new state-of-the-art hearing aids, and they have made a huge improvement in both my hearing and my tinnitus. I have worn hearing aids for more than ten years, but these new ones...

...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...

...or rather to the artificial amplification of noise. This often happens to those with reactive tinnitus. It’s interesting that the hearing aids are making your tinnitus worse. Can you turn the volume down a bit? Do the hearing aids help with speech or music? People who wear in-ear...

How long did you use benzos for?

Do you have hearing loss, or were the aids just to help with the tinnitus or to play masking noise? If the aids are making things worse, I would stop using them, or simply give your ears more rest. Try to get out for walks in nature as well.

@Bryce F., it seems like the key here was the hearing aids. You mentioned your tinnitus pitch was around 12 kHz, which is somewhat similar to mine. How are the hearing aids able to reach that high? Did you have any hearing loss? I really do not have hearing loss in the normal frequency range...

...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...

...extremely loud and torturous, especially when I wake up. It then stays more or less the same throughout the day and night. I was offered hearing aids, but they were the basic kind and completely useless, so I’m still waiting for a proper appointment. This condition has really ruined my...

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...

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...

...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.

...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...

Has your tinnitus improved at all since your original post 3 years ago?

...audiologist and an ENT doctor in August and found out it’s due to hearing loss in certain tones and frequency ranges. I tried high-end hearing aids for a week with no relief, so hearing aids are a no-go for my tinnitus. It’s so hard to get my spouse to understand the impact of living with...

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...

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...

As someone with mild to severe high-frequency losses from an acute infection, your dad’s story gives me hope. 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...

...around 4 Hz after about five or six months, so the audiologist adjusted the Lyric devices to amplify sounds in that range. I think a lot of people assume hearing aids are only used to play sound therapy or masking sounds, but that is not always the case. These days, hearing aids can do a lot...

...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...

Dear @myself, Please know that others care and are praying for you. I will offer my next Mass for your intentions. Have you tried hearing aids with sound masking? I have found relief through that support. Also, a good doctor can recommend medication to help with depression or anxiety, if that...

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.

...I can’t stay busy all the time, and it has taken a toll on my anxiety and insomnia. I do have some hearing loss, so I’m willing to give hearing aids a try. I’ve also had issues with my neck and spine, and I wonder if that could be the cause. I’m planning to try decompression to see if it...

...know something, @Michael Leigh, loud, intrusive, and debilitating tinnitus does not have listening to loud music as its only cause, and hearing aids do not always mask the sound effectively. I have a high-frequency hearing loss triggered by a viral infection. It is loud, intrusive, and...

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.

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...

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...

...but most made me groggy. You are trying to get back to normal, and the lack of sleep is disruptive to your life. I do not wear my hearing aids. Mine are loud, so I cannot mask like you; it makes it worse. My hearing is not perfect but I do alright without aids. I often tell people I cannot...

In the US, most audiologists will allow you to take home demo hearing aids to try out before deciding whether to purchase them. I purchased Widex hearing aids for about $3,800. I was told they are highly rated for tinnitus relief and considered expensive because they feature some of the best...

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

...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...

...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...

...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...

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...

I also purchased hearing aids for relief through sound therapy, not for amplification. If this has brought you relief, it is well worth it. Mentally, I felt stronger and had a sense of control. I also take a product called Sound Bites, a supplement that contains Magnesium and vitamins A, C, and...

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...

...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...

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...

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...

Thank you. I have seen an audiologist and have been diagnosed with moderate hearing loss. There are so many types of hearing aids, but I am researching ones that have a tinnitus masker built in. I would hate to spend thousands of dollars without finding relief, but I do need to get one soon. If...

I've been trialing hearing aids the past week and a bit. I'm really unsure if they're working or not. I've been wearing them each day and they have improved my hearing at the higher frequencies a little, but the T is still roaring. Last Saturday I tried going the day without wearing them, and I...

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...

...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...

I made this thread to ask the question if hearing aids reduce tinnitus because I'm subscribed to the idea that reversing hearing loss in anyway should reduce tinnitus. I have seen several threads where many people congratulate hearing aids on reducing the volume of their tinnitus. However there...

Do any hearing aids go above 8 kHz and would they help me drown out a lot of my tinnitus if my hearing loss is in the 9-14 kHz range? My hearing is perfect up to 8 kHz. I’m getting an extended audiogram soon and I’m wondering what my options are. If there is hearing loss, do the hearing aids...

Hi all, I started singing with the band at my church this past January. I have a moderate hearing loss and tinnitus and wear hearing aids. This has been the first time I've sung with electric guitars, drums and general amplification. A couple weeks ago, I noticed that I was hearing some tinnitus...

...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...