I Got Fitted With Hearing Aids!!!
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Hey, i’m Caris welcome to my RUclips channel where I talk about all things tinnitus! 👂🏻
In this video, I'm excited to share my recent hearing aid fitting appointment with you! Dealing with mid-range hearing loss and tinnitus has presented its challenges, but this appointment marks the beginning of a transformative journey for me. I invite you to join me as I navigate this life-changing experience and share my insights along the way!
Tinnitus isn't the end of a happy life and i'm here to prove it. I used to blame everything on my tinnitus and since accepting it, my life has changed.
Tinnitus has been a companion of mine for as long as I can remember. I'm now 22 years old and after many rough years with tinnitus, I have now began to live my life happily. My tinnitus hasn't gone away, but my negative response to it has.
When I was struggling to cope, the search to find reliable information was almost impossible. I have made this channel in hope to reach you at a point in your journey where you need it most.
Here i'll share all of my mistakes, management techniques and most importantly, things I wish I knew about tinnitus.
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Been hard of hearing since the age of 10 due to surgery I have lost 65% of my hearing in my left ear. Got my implant hearing aid couple months now and I’m leaning to love it .
Thank you for sharing! So so happy for you
I just love your videos Caris - thank you for making us feel less alone with our tinnitus and hearing loss. I just got my hearing aids that are also tinnitus maskers so they play sounds as well. I am working with Treble Health - an online audiology group that specializes in tinnitus. The goal, and program, is to eventually fully habituate and no longer hear my tinnitus, or hear it much less. Hoping for the best. I didn't realize how bad my hearing loss really was. It is in the high frequencies, but pretty significant. I never really noticed it that much before. But now that I have my hearing aids I realize how much better I hear!!!! I hate that I have lost hearing, but love my hearing aids.
Same as me. Im also have high frequency hearing loss and tinnitus....I'm really feel physically and mentally ill...😢....can hearing aid change my life...can I go for it?
Hi Denise, thank you so much for your kind words - it means a lot! Thank you for sharing your story, it’s really valuable for others to see as they scroll through. I’m loving hearing aid life too, I’m glad they are helping just as much as they are myself. Wising you all the best on your habituation journey 🤍
@@kirthika2379same hear/here😢
I was thinking about treble health myself, what is a price range I can expect to pay, if I may ask?
@@erikcaldwell2913 The initial package is about $3,000.00. That includes your in-ear sound therapy devices and other equipment as well as Zoom meetings with your audiologist. And they offer payment plans.
Not much on tinnitus and how difficult it makes the hearing test - so thank you for covering this! I had private and NHS tests last year. One audiologist even got frustrated with me because I wasn't clear on what I could hear and what I couldn't in the test... so its certainly not fully understood even between professionals. Glad you love the hearing aids, mine have changed my life. Although watch out for stares when you take phone calls on them... as people look for an airpod and can't see anything, you just look like a crazy person talking to yourself... lol
Im going to get mine on Thursday, so thanks for showing me the process. Im hoping it helps with my tinnitus and hearing loss.
Best of luck!
thanks, my hearing test has shown my hearing has improved and I now no longer need a hearing aid. I was hoping that one would help mask my tinnitus but sadly now that hasnt happened. Im now not sure what to do.
Wow that’s insane! Thank you for sharing your experience. I have lost hearing on my right ear. Today I’ll see my doctor for loss of hearing. I too have tinnitus so hopefully it goes well. But your video is encouraging.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m really sorry to hear about your hearing loss and tinnitus-it’s definitely not easy to deal with. I hope your appointment went well today, and that your doctor can provide some helpful guidance. Stay strong, and remember you’re not alone in this. I’m glad my video could offer some encouragement, and I’m here if you ever need to talk or share more about your journey. Wishing you all the best!
I have 75 percent hearing loss in my left ear and tinnitus sufferer too, had my new hearing aids for a month and I can already tell a huge difference in my balance, less dizzy and my speech stutter has slightly improved thanks for sharing your video
hi Hannah, glad that you already improving your life with hearing aid! I have similar condition like you do, except it is my right ear that had hearing loss and tinnitus on my left ear. So which ear side do you put your hearing aid? Im planning to have hearing aid because this condition slowly ruin my life. Thanks!
Absolutely happy that your HIS actually validated your hearing aids with REM.
Thank you so much! It’s such an important step to get REM done, and I’m really glad to be able to share that in the video. It definitely makes a huge difference in making sure the hearing aids are perfectly set. So happy it resonated with you!
Intersting. Haven't done measuring the in-ear response. But there is a calibration done where the hearing aid plays noise and uses its mics to measure feedback leak.
Good luck with your hearing aid journey.
Had mine a week....the tech is amazing...Ive got Signia ix7....good luck with yours...
I am getting my hearing aids today. Long time tinnitus sufferer. Looking forward to it. Love this channel!!!
Best of luck for your appointment and many thanks for your kind words!!! Do update with how you get on. Remember it takes a while to adjust so give them time!🎉😊
Thankyou for shareing because I had no idea how to go about this .thank yu
I was just recently got diagnosed with meniers disease stage 2 almost three . And I have moderate hearing loss and I go back next month to check my hearing again after having some medication for it thank you for this video gave me confidence in my self if I do get hearing aids .
Thank you for sharing! I’m glad I could give you the confidence. Wishing you the best of luck ☺️🤍
@@LetsTalkTinnitus thank you so much !
Wow!!! Well done, I wish they help you a lot!!!
I’ll be sure to upload my journey with them! So far so good… A lot to get used to! Thanks for the comment 😊
Im so glad i found you on RUclips. Your video gave me hope that my tinnitus could improve with hearing aides . I look forward to seeing more of your videos. My audiology appointment in june 3rd.
I’m so happy you’re here!! Thank you for sharing. Best of luck with your appointment! Make sure to ask plenty of questions ❤️
@@LetsTalkTinnitus I will. I watched your video on preparing for your appointment. Great tips!
Won't be long now, can you write back here and tell us if the hearing aids seam to help your tinnitus?
@@erikcaldwell2913 hey! I wouldn’t say they directly help my tinnitus, however my perception is lessened because of them! My mind is more distracted with all these new sounds☺️
@@LetsTalkTinnitus that's great, and I have heard of people saying that the longer they wear them, your brain may eventually adapt to being able to hear those frequencies you couldn't hear for so long, and the tinnitus can actually if not completely but almost fade away.🙂👍🏻
I’m getting my hearing aids next Friday. It’s been hard waiting so long.
Exciting!! Happy for you. Keep me updated and if you need tips adjusting, I’m here 😊
@@LetsTalkTinnitus , thank you, I will! I went with Phonak Infineo. They’re so new, there’s no reviews (user reviews) on them yet. But in my short experience with them, the sound was incredible.
Hi!! This is such an insightful video thank you for documenting it, Im from the uk and also have tinnitus and a bit of hearing loss, have had this since I was about 15, am 27 now. Every time I go to the docs they send me for a hearing test, but like you said, I can’t actually hear the difference between the beeps and the tinnitus. The worst thing I find with my tin/hearing loss is the fact that I can’t understand anyone in a busy public place, makes nights out very hard!🤣 Is this something you’ve dealt with and if you have, has the hearing aids made a difference? Hope you get on well with them!
Hey thank you so much for the comment and I’m ever so glad you found it insightful!
In regards to your question - yes, yes, yes and yes. I relate to that so much. I love social situations but my tinnitus/ hearing loss always makes me say “what” about 20 times in a conversation. OR I have to smile and move the conversation along because I couldn’t catch something after 1 too many times of not understanding😅
The hearing aids are helping a lot so far. Went out to a busy coffee shop with my friend and although it was a lot for my ears to take in at first, it was certainly better than without them! Hoping I get used to them more and more as time goes on. I will update!☺️
@@LetsTalkTinnituswell, please update, how are you adjusting to all the amplification? I'm curious because I'm needing hearing aids for high frequency/tinnitus with sound sensitivity. I wonder if the aids can make the sensitivity better over time, or will it just be unbearable 😢?
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I just said this to a audiologist today that some sounds sound like my tinnitus.
Hi caris, i also otw get my earing aid on my rigth ear,my doctor said wait for two month after monitoring.. I lost my hearing from sinusitis,it was infected my ear nerve, i still can hear but not balance, sometime i fill dizzy...
i think i am going to get hearing aids, i have had tinnitus for years now, i have adjusted to it, but sometimes it is annoying, my hearing is shot on high freq noise. glad you got them and doing good with them. are they helping your tinnitus ?
I’m 25 with mild hearing loss, the ringing drives me up a wall.
I wish I had these. I have big bulky NHS ones 😢
how did this affect the tinnitus? is it masking tinnitus or this is just hearing improvement only?
Heyy my name is Keyen i think i neex hering aids too sometimes its heard for me to hear things
Hi Caris, thanks for the video. Please tell me what brand are those hearing aid, I like that they don’t show at all! . If you said it in the video, I didn’t hear it!
Hey! They are the ‘Starkey’ hearings aids. Not sure which model. Brilliant though🙌
I press the button for fun 😂
Hello Caris, I’m from the USA and saw your video and wanted to know if those hearing aids actually work with your tinnitus because I have to see an audiologist regarding my possible hearing loss with my tinnitus
Hi! The hearing aids are working amazingly at the moment. I often missed out the middle ground in conversation which made socialising difficult. The hearing aids have really helped me get me life back in that aspect. In regards to my tinnitus, I certainly have more distractions in terms of what else I can hear despite the tinnitus. I didn’t get the hearing aids specifically for the tinnitus but more for the hearing loss. The Bluetooth feature is certainly put to good use with white noise though!
Hi Caris, i have just developed Tinnitus just before New Years eve, after having a microsunction procedure. So I saw the audiologist yesterday and he told me that it looked like I had some hearing loss and what he suggested was I should go for hearing aids but they're so expensive $5000, $7500 $10,000. Do you support with having hearing aids or i'm guess sound therapy, is it really worth the money?
The hearing test was extremely hard especially the high pitch tones. I got the audiologist telling me a few times, to stop and consentrate on the beeps and not the tinnitus, and I was beeping afew times to the tinnitus lol.
It’s early days for my life with hearing aids at the moment but so far so good. My biggest problem was sitting in lecture halls and not being able to hear anything. I can now sit comfortably with my hearing aids! I’d say, if your quality of life has been impacted by hearing loss they are definitely the way to go!
How did you develop your issues? Noise? Medication ??
I’ve had it my whole life! Pretty sure it’s hereditary and something to do with my hearing loss. Cause isn’t 100% known for me, but that’s okay!
I lose my hearing more than 60 percent. Now some days ago I purchased phonak hearing aids that too much costly in my country. Im middle class boy. I purchased hearing aid with my 2 years saving. But unfortunately still i listen all voice but can’t understand clearly. I feel too much noise and headache
Hey, thank you for sharing your experience. I'm truly sorry to hear that you're having difficulties with your new hearing aids, especially after saving for so long to purchase them.
Sometimes, it takes a bit of time and adjustment to get used to new hearing aids. Have you been able to follow up with your audiologist for adjustments or advice? They might be able to fine-tune the settings to better suit your needs and reduce the noise and headaches☺️
@@LetsTalkTinnitus you’re welcome. Hope i will get some best solution for hearing problem and tinnitus
Also do you have to wear them at all times or at least 9hrs minimal a day?. I did get to sample a pair when I had my appointment. My hearing had imrpoved but also had white noise, with. something to get use to..
I live in germany in refugee camp.i have hearing loose problem.this problem started from child hood 😢 i ask social wefare office to buy for me hearing aid, but they answer is no😥😥😥 i want go school, i want discuss with some friends but i dont have hearing aid😥😥😥 This world are not Equal for all😥😥😥😥 Tell me everyone,should i live in this world?????
How much did they cost?
I went to Steven Hale, who offers the latest hearing aid models. He’s really flexible with payment plans, and they come with a 2-5 year warranty, which even includes ear wax maintenance, hearing tests and adjustments. If you're in or near the West Midlands, I’d definitely recommend reaching out to him!
Where is he he is amazing
Shenstone and Sutton - in the West Midlands! Stevenhalehearing.co.uk - I now work there😍
@ wow congrats what do u do there that’s a shame he is so good
@ I’m a hearing care assistant! Absolutely loving it. He’s brilliant
@ brilliant well done merry Christmas
@ merry Christmas to you too! Have a great one
Hi videos are really helpful..How much do STARKY hearing aids price start at...Thank You..I will substancia..
If she's in the U.K. , I'm pretty sure they're free.
The cost of prescription hearing aids in U.S.A, is so high, that even with well programmed hearing aids, the stress of paying for them would only EXACERBATE your tinnitus! 😬
I think your earings are not needed where you have to use hearing aids. I dont know if you realized that.
Hi, I just enjoy wearing earrings. They do not effect my hearing aid functionality 😊
@@LetsTalkTinnitus Excellent! :)
Been hard of hearing since the age of 10 due to surgery I have lost 65% of my hearing in my left ear. Got my implant hearing aid couple months now and I’m leaning to love it .
That’s great to hear you’re getting on with the implant. Having hearing aids has made me so much happier. I feel like I can really experience every little thing in life now. Thank you for sharing your experience!