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...recommended Lipoflavonoid & Melatonin and sent me to an audiology clinic, which confirmed moderate hearing loss. They offered to sell hearing aids with masking technology. Sertraline and Lexapro caused me stomach aches, so I stopped each over three months ago and still have stomach...

I've seen these mentioned in several posts but when I google it, it seems to be hearing aids sold at a place in Nebraska. So duh, I'm confused. Is there an actual brand name for these masking hearing aids? I'm new at this, do please pardon me if i am asking the wrong question.

...Most people over 35 years old have lost a lot of hearing over 10 kHz. No real point in extended hearing audiograms. If you disagree, then let me know why. I was told that most hearing aids only help a little at 6,000 - 8,000 Hz, let alone >8000 Hz despite the claims. Open to reasons? Male, 48.

I use the Phonak Audeo P50 hearing aids. Receiver in the Canal.

I paid for their top of the line/best hearing aids on the market for just over $5000.00.

...I don't mask and live with my noise. Sometimes neuroplastic changes can happen without large amounts of sound. Have you tried a protocol opposite to what you listed? Last question, apologies... How do you listen to your sounds? What kind of sound delivery device? Earbuds, hearing aids, etc?

I agree it’s not worth testing in regards to hearing aids and cochlear implants. But in regards to SSNHL, which I believe is classified as hearing loss over three consecutive frequencies, then an extended audiogram could be given to see if treatment should be administered the same way it would...

That’s amazing! I’ve been reading about Widex Moment and Zen hearing aids from others as well that don’t have hearing loss, but have found them to help tremendously with tinnitus. Apparently, this also aids in a type of TRT/habituation for when you don’t have them in. I’m almost 4 months in and...

...Funny how you have replied as reading through your posts I have often seen similarities between our tinnitus. So would you say the hearing aids perhaps take the volume of the intrusive tones from, say an 8/10, to a 4/10 - or perhaps not as dramatic a drop? Hopefully continued wearing will...

I have had tinnitus all my life with the ringing being a constant tone at approx 1750hz. I also suffer from Hyperacusis which affects me to a greater degree under stress. When I go to a movie, which is rare, I always wear ear plugs. I did see an audiologist about a year ago and my tinnitus...

Are your losses conductive or sensorineural? Have you ruled out otosclerosis?

@ZFire, that is exactly right. And this will be the case for at least 10 years, probably 15-20 years.

For those who wear hearing aids; do you use cross-over aides? My ENT has recommended I get Phonack Cross-over hearing aids. His “theory” is since I have little hearing with very bad word recognition in my left ear, the aides will “cross-over” the sound to the good ear, bypassing my bad ear. The...

Which hearing aides do you have? How quickly did you notice the effect of your hearing aids on your tinnitus? Do you know which frequency your tinnitus is?

TY for your feedback. It was very helpful. I'm trying to start figuring out what happened to me, and your feedback is very welcome and is helping a lot to begin to understand this.

...reactive tinnitus? I have normal hearing in my left ear but my right ear drops to 75 dB at 4 kHz and 90 dB at 6 kHz and 8 kHz. Hearing aids do not help my tinnitus (or hearing) due to: 1) it being reactive 2) hearing loss being severe 3) hearing aids do not work well after 4000 Hz, with...

...years I have trouble hearing in groups of people and one on one. The specialist I saw was rude and very aggressive in pushing $ 6000.00 hearing aids on me. She had only one concern and that was selling me a hearing aid. If this treatment you get when visiting a specialist (doctor) than I...

Fantastic news @Jonno02, nice bit of research you applied to yourself. I wonder if this lends credence to the often-espoused advice from audiologists to wear hearing aids to those with hearing loss to stimulate the frequencies that the ear is missing.

Another study on Acamprosate was conducted a few years ago, with positive results. It seems to work better in those who have had tinnitus for a shorter duration & sensorineural tinnitus, i.e., perceived in the ear/hearing loss-related. I'm sure some here would benefit. I'm keen to give it a go...

I agree with @Johan001 and believe hearing aids should be worn because you could be exposed to loud noises anytime. Although I haven't got mine yet, my audiologist referred me to them. Good hearing aids block out loud noises.

...that. I'm assuming you'll get in touch with your audiologist ASAP. It might be a coincidence or an adjustment. I'm wondering if those hearing aids are something you really need this early in the game? You are working so hard to find a medical solution. I get that, but I think you just need to...

If you need hearing aids, you should get them. Hearing loss is considered linked to cognitive decline, if not causal. If you ask more cautious neurologists, they would treat it as if it is causal. E.g.: Cognitive Health & Neurodegenerative Disease

I have one hearing aid that I use during the day. Sometimes it helps, sometimes it doesn't. It doesn't work as well since the tinnitus got so much louder. I haven't slept with it. I want to use something with which I can listen to soft music or binaural beats for sleeping, not for masking my...

All I can do now is wait. May need hearing aids a few years from now. I hate this weird notch in my left ear. How it happened, idk.

...minor tinnitus to a more noticeable tinnitus the last 6 months after an increased high pitch hearing loss in the right ear. I wear my hearing aids day and night to mask the sound which is working. Increased blood flow due to strenuous exercise is reason for the left ear's fluctuations per my...

...loss would preclude use of the device, but she also said that the sound could be effective as long as one ear can hear it. I hope for you that it won't get any worse until the device comes out. A stupid question: Could hearing aids be useful in your case? I ask because in a response she said:

Hi Michael, Thank you for taking the time to provide all that information! Yes, my cause is unknown. I never used headphones, never had had noise trauma, ear issues, infections, etc. Had 2 hearing tests and my hearing seems to be fine. So can’t exactly pinpoint the issue. My audiologist is...

No, I have not tried them, as all my hearing problems stem from severe hyperacusis. Hearing aids are also not recommended when hearing is very good at lower frequencies and worse (mild - moderate hearing loss) at high frequencies. The brain would have a hard time adjusting to the hearing aids...

I experience some residual inhibition by introducing 7000 Hz noise, but hearing aids have never helped me.

Hi Eleanor, I've dealt with T for over 30 years. 2 years ago, I tried a pair of hearing aids, and it has dramatically reduced the ringing in my ears. Most hearing aid specialist will let you try them for free on a trial basis. Give it shot... Tony,

Hey, I saw ubtried a medication and hearing aids and u didn't think either helped did u improve at all now or find anything to help u, Re u ok

I heard the same advice from several audiologists. I'm trying to get fitted for hearing aids since I have mild hearing loss. Once I do, I'll try them out and maybe post about my experience.

I was shown some Starkey hearing aids at Paparella in Minneapolis quite awhile back. They wanted about $10,000 for a pair which seemed awfully high. I got 2 pairs of Audicus online and 1 pair of Widex Moment which an audiologist sold me for about $3000. They only seem to work for masking as far...

...threshold in the 1500-2000 Hz range deteriorates 10-15 dB every couple of months since the worsening without apparent reason. He tried hearing aids (only unilateral, because insurance only covered that), IV steroids, CBT, Piracetam, Betahistine. Which complicates things: He has...

...loss, at high frequency, so it doesn’t seem to affect my day to day hearing and conversations with people. But darn, that sounds worrisome. Supposedly with hearing aids this can be fixed, so that’s comforting but I don’t want to wear hearing aids at my age! Shoot... Any thoughts on the subject?

I have the Phonak Audeo P50 hearing aids. Receiver in the Canal. I immediately noticed the effects of the hearing aids once I put them in. It even got better when I went outside of the building that I was in. I'm not sure what the frequency is of my tinnitus, but the hearing loss is equal...

...goes. I know my tinnitus is from hearing loss/noise trauma, although I do not have severe enough hearing loss to "qualify" for regular hearing aids. https://www.cubex.co.uk/news/participate-tinnitus-trial-24-7-sound-enrichment-tinnitus-relief What do you guys think, should I join it? Do I...

...and hyperacusis is a real killer. It really robs me of whatever energy I have left. Not sure of frequency. It's not a single steady tone in my case. But I also contacted an audiologist to try the hearing aids again that go to above 10 kHz. Might as well try for an extended period of time.

Your audiogram honestly looks pretty good. You said that you have 30 dB loss at 8 kHz, but it looks like it's actually 25 dB. I'm not an audiogram expert, but the X is right in the middle between 20 dB and 30 dB, so I'm pretty sure that's 25 dB. Some doctors/sources say that the normal hearing...

Can I ask why the hearing aids weren't an option for you?

Hi Ben, I have covered white noise generators that incorporate hearing aids a few times in this forum but haven't saved the links to those posts. Please search my post history to find them. You might find the posts in the thread below helpful. The advice your audiologist has given you seems to...

I've posted a three-week update using my hearing aids in the "Hearing Aids" thread: https://www.tinnitustalk.com/posts/630620/

Interesting. I'm about to get fitted for a pair of Phonak hearing aids that also produce pink noise and are Bluetooth ready. I do have moderate hearing loss in the higher frequencies. I'll see if they make any difference at all. I have 45 days to get a full refund. I was told by the audiologist...

...one. Recently this past week, I had it for 5 days non stop in my right ear. I am about to go back to my audiologist to get fitted for hearing aids and I will bring up the possibility of Pulsatile Tinnitus then. I have 2 questions. What is the process of being diagnosed with PT? And, I...

Both. I can just function in quiet with hearing aids. I can't function in noise at all. I've got every reason to at least get evaluated but I'm procrastinating. Everyone tells me they've come a long way in the last few years.

...the time. Of course, I still have tinnitus, although it is rarely terrible. There was no magic bullet other than the sound therapy via hearing aids, of which I have gotten a second set, in addition to initial counseling with a good audiologist (who isn't afraid of tinnitus). I went with...

Is your tinnitus completely gone now? Or was it gone for the 3 days you mentioned? Am I understanding this correctly, when your husband wore his hearing aids, that helped YOUR tinnitus? Thank you in advance for any further information you may share. Have a great day!

2 years ago, I tried a pair of hearing aids, and it has substantially reduced the ringing in my ears. The good thing is that you will know within 10 minutes of using them if they will help you or not. Every hearing aid specialist will let you try them for free for two weeks.

Hi Nesty, Speak to your GP who will probably refer you to an ENT and then on to Audiology to see an audiologist for fitting of hearing aids if required. You shouldn't have any problems. Three weeks ago I was fitted with new Oticon white noise generators. They are known as hearing aids but...

Hi — I’m sorry I don’t know anything about hypercusis and hearing aids. I can tell you that the hearing aids are programmed to amplify noise at only the frequencies I don’t hear well and there is a volume control for the hearing aid as well. For me it has been great to give them a try. Good luck!

I am someone who has dealt with tinnitus for over 30 years. About 7 months ago I was talked into trying a pair of hearing aids by a hearing aid specialist, and it has dramatically reduced the ringing in my ears. I know you said that you tried hearing aids and it did nothing for you, but I...

...all. as you know, I am always looking for some relief, following a dramatic deterioration in the summer 2013(coinciding with the use of hearing aids...or not...). Doing much research, I came across in Lyme disease. Some of you knows that I was a fan of motorcycling and excursions. Well, in...

2 years ago, I purchased a pair of Phonak P50 Audeo hearing aids. They have substantially reduced the ringing in my ears. I don't know if the type of hearing aid matters or not. You will know within the first 10 minutes of using them if it will work or not. Make sure you buy the pair and not...

The things we’ve experienced aren’t something that just anyone can easily handle. In fact, no one can really bear them, but you know... unfortunately, we’ve lived through it. I am truly sorry for what you’ve gone through. Even though I’m also writhing in pain, seeing another person like this...

...hearing loss, which shows up clearly on a normal audiogram. It's a low/mid-frequency loss, very rare and not treatable with hearing aids. I'm completely screwed. I'll never be able to work again. My life wasn’t exactly perfect before my hearing deteriorated. I went through high school with...