Hearing Aids

[Trrsus]

Anybody got em? I’m sure some of you old fuckers do. I have significant loss in my left ear and was recommended getting one. Seems like a pita to have to deal with though. Worse than not hearing people talk with background noise

[Native Arkie]

I got one a few years ago. I have some hearing loss in my left ear as well, and severe tinnitus in both ears. I can hear someone speaking, but if there lots of background noise, I can't understand what you're saying. I got the hearing aid as it was supposed to "filter out" the background noise. It didn't and about the only thing it did was amplify the ringing from the tinnitus. I tried wearing it for about a year, gave up.

[TH36]

I’m 34 and it was suggested that I think about one for my left ear at the regular doctor ear dept. I went to a specialist to try and figure out what exactly I have going on and he said I’ve got enough left to not get one yet but I’m close. I’ve got a lot of ear problems, beyond tinnitus.

[pck]

I lost 50% in both ears since my original baseline and got a set through VA. Never wear them, like NA said any background noise or several people talking at once and I can't decipher crap. I know a lot of vets who have them and very few wear em.
YMMV.


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[DedDuk]

I’ve got some. Around 50% hearing loss in both ears. Constant crickets most of the time. I rarely wear mine. Usually only in meetings at work. I enjoy the world much better without them in.


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[El Gato]

okay listen and learn or don't I don't care

don't skrimp on quality, if you do they will only amplify the shit that annoys you.

Get over the ear, even though you are vain, but in the canal will give you narley ass ear infections.

you either want to hear or you want to look pretty your choice.

[Greenheadless]

The old fukker has spoken

Close thread.

[pck]

okay listen and learn or don't I don't care

don't skrimp on quality, if you do they will only amplify the shit that annoys you.

Get over the ear, even though you are vain, but in the canal will give you narley ass ear infections.

you either want to hear or you want to look pretty your choice.

Wish Tricare covered dem, not paying dem prices only to have the same problems.


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[ReaPeR105]

I’ve got some. Around 50% hearing loss in both ears. Constant crickets most of the time. I rarely wear mine. Usually only in meetings at work. I enjoy the world much better without them in.


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I would take crickets over this coaches whistle I have going on constantly.

[ReaPeR105]

Hearing aids suck. Hearing loss is worse.

[Canbustn]

Was told to get them years ago. Nope. Don't give 2 shits what most people have to say so hell with it. What's with the left ear? Mine is 90%+ deaf.

[Iluvlabs]

I need em. Don’t plan on getting them for a long time though. Like others here, my biggest problem is with any background noise. When people are talking I just try to read lips and smile and nod.


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[SunriseSuperman]

I need em. Don’t plan on getting them for a long time though. Like others here, my biggest problem is with any background noise. When people are talking I just try to read lips and smile and nod.


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This.

Tinnitus is overwhelming at times, but usually when I'm in a quiet, indoor environment.

I used to ask people to speak up or say "huh?" all the time.

Now I just nod like I heard em and move on.

[BlueGoose]

This.

Tinnitus is overwhelming at times, but usually when I'm in a quiet, indoor environment.

I used to ask people to speak up or say "huh?" all the time.

Now I just nod like I heard em and move on.

The problem with nodding in agreement, which I frequently do, especially when they were masked up and behind those stupid sneeze guards, is you really have no idea what you are agreeing to or with.

I have trouble in a crowd with lots of shit going on. I will often just give up and go be a recluse. I kinda prefer that, anyway.

[mjh345]

Following this thread, thinking someone may have discovered the magic bullet for the hearing issues inherent in us avid shooters; who like me weren't always diligent about hearing protection.
Disappointed, but not surprised, so far