HEARING AIDES

basiclee08

I  recently and reluctantly Went for a hearing test after a ignoring hearing loss. As had enough on my plate looking after issues. Test was one of those awkward moments you should go into a booth but had a step into it. I  did the test and at the end the lady said I needed hearing aids simple she put her hand over her mouth and could not hear a thing. She fitted hearing aids and did same let there be sound. She said I had got by lip reading and reading facial expressions. Funny thing Before my Accident I was ok. This was my first hearing test. So not sure if my experience is common. The cubicle was the size of a small toilet and a big step so access issues.  good news I get my hearing aids on the 13th of this month. 

Sam_Alumni

Hi @basiclee08 how are you getting on with your hearing aids?

Also did anyone watch Breaking the Silence about people having cochlear implants fitted? 

basiclee08

@Sam_Scope am starting to get used to wearing them but not found off button for needed lol. Thanks for link sam will look at it when back off hols 

Sam_Alumni

Oh I am glad to know they are working for you! 

affii1993

Hey for the last 10-11 years I kept ignoring the fact I had ear problems due to embarrassment and I was only 15 years old now I am 25 years old I needed this sort I was done with being the one reading lips and looking at faces, I keep having incidents people saying stuff I kept ignoring it but now I had my hearing test and now waiting for my hearing aids 

Amikal

Hi,@affii1993@basiclee08 ive been deaf since the age of two secondary to Meningitis . If you need any help or tips give me a shout ??‍♀️ Feel free to read my blog to get to know me better https://mynonvisualstruggles.blogspot.com/ and can also find me on Twitter @Amikal24