Deaf/Hard of Hearing

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7. Same here - thank you for explaining that

Mon Sep 15, 2025, 09:01 AM

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I actually have pretty good hearing but the tinnitus makes it hard to understand what is being said. I can hear it but sometimes cannot make sense of the sounds. It takes concentration and context and a few seconds or I just have to ask to have things repeated. My husband gets angry with me for asking him to repeat - he has hearing aids. And yet he will sit on the couch downstairs and ask me if the dryer is still running upstairs because he can’t hear it even with his devices, but I can. I hear lots of things he can’t,. It’s not a hearing problem, it’s unfortunately a brain problem. Which my family will totally agree on that point! 😆

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If you can't afford good hearing aids, here is a work around. [View all] Buddyzbuddy Monday OP

I too have tinnitus and hearing loss that goes with it. twodogsbarking Monday #1

Mine came on for no known reason at all then eventually disappeared. Coincidence is not cause. Wonder Why Monday #2

Been there. I'm doing alright. Thanks. twodogsbarking Monday #4

Same here - thank you for explaining that biophile Monday #7

The pause is questioning whether you heard it correctly or your brain is filling in the blanks. twodogsbarking Monday #9

Yes- mostly filling in blanks biophile Monday #16

Very much like dementia but not. twodogsbarking Yesterday #17

Now,In the old days, hearing aids were an alternative only for the well off because of the price. Phones Wonder Why Monday #3

And if you can't afford a smartphone, you can always do this... KS Toronado Monday #5

Iphones and AIrpods can do this. You can also Jerry2144 Monday #6

My issue is vertigo. ananda Monday #8

I sympathize with you. I've also experienced those symptoms. Buddyzbuddy Monday #10

Thanks. ananda Monday #12

Glad to hear it. Buddyzbuddy Monday #13

Even with hearing aids at a total cost to my insurance company of $9k Buddyzbuddy Monday #11

"Sounds" good, I'll give it a try.. I have tinnitus from long term NSAID use (back problems) and long distance mitch96 Monday #14

Good luck. Buddyzbuddy Monday #15