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Scottie Mom

(5,815 posts)
17. Been there and done that, too!
Sat Jul 10, 2021, 06:30 PM
Jul 2021

Now, I stopped wearing the contacts all together!

With the aids that you can adjust with an app on your phone, you can turn the volume down so that when you first get them, the sound will not overwhelm you.

I have both CIC and over the ear. The over the ear have the ear pieces that we fitted to my ear canals by doing molds. I find that getting good molds made is the most important part of getting really good results with you aids.

Here's a hint: Keep your mouth relaxed when they stick the mold gunk in yours ears to make the impression of your ear canal. Notice if you grimace, the shape of the canal changes. Don't smile...just be totally normal with no tension in your face. That hint, I learned the hard way!

Please feel free to message me any time with any questions. I have worn aids for about 20 years. Glad to help anyone else thru the process. My hearing loss is severe. So if I can use aids successfully, I think anyone can.

I know one thing True Blue American Jul 2021 #1
The Over-the-counter thing also has me thinking leftieNanner Jul 2021 #3
People think their True Blue American Jul 2021 #23
I use oticon in the ear, and find them more than adequate. pbmus Jul 2021 #2
Thanks for the suggestion leftieNanner Jul 2021 #4
Keep in mind True Blue American Jul 2021 #24
I have used Oticon also. No problems. secondwind Jul 2021 #19
Get a good audiologist. Scottie Mom Jul 2021 #5
Good Tips leftieNanner Jul 2021 #6
You're very welcome. Scottie Mom Jul 2021 #12
My husband reminded me leftieNanner Jul 2021 #16
Been there and done that, too! Scottie Mom Jul 2021 #17
Perfect advice True Blue American Jul 2021 #25
I have in-the-ear hearing aids from Costcto DavidDvorkin Jul 2021 #7
May I ask how much they cost? leftieNanner Jul 2021 #10
It's been a while, but I think they were around $1800 total DavidDvorkin Jul 2021 #11
Thank you. leftieNanner Jul 2021 #14
It's important to like your audiologist and feel comfortable. Scottie Mom Jul 2021 #18
Starkey has a 3 year guarantee. True Blue American Jul 2021 #26
Widex are the best I've tried. The Wizard Jul 2021 #8
I know my hearing isn't great. Tomconroy Jul 2021 #9
I'm on Medicare and there is no coverage for hearing aids leftieNanner Jul 2021 #13
Without the insurance coverage Tomconroy Jul 2021 #15
Do you have Medicare Advantage? True Blue American Jul 2021 #27
I use Beltone digital behind the ear aids. They're expensive, but they work well. tblue37 Jul 2021 #20
Thanks for the information leftieNanner Jul 2021 #21
I've never replaced them. Their gain can be adjusted as my hearing gets worse. I do have tblue37 Jul 2021 #22
That is important. True Blue American Jul 2021 #28
You do have to take care of them. True Blue American Jul 2021 #29
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