OT: 40-50% hearing loss

Post #58,767 by jbrabeck 10/23/02 10:16:28 AM Reply	OT: 40-50% hearing loss Is in the range of needing a hearing aid. I've a 30% in one ear and 65% in the other. Termed mild-moderate in left, moderate to severe in right. You'd be surprised at what you are actually missing, and how much your co-workers, friends and family will appreciate NOT having to "yell" when talking to you. See a hearing specialist... [link\|mailto:jbrabeck@attbi.com\|Joe]
Post #58,770 by wharris2 10/23/02 10:22:29 AM Reply	Re: OT: 40-50% hearing loss See a hearing specialist... Oh I have. He's the guy who said it was borderline - but then it may have worsened since then. On the other hand, I live alone (no close family), I can hear and understand friends and coworkers. Now when people start having to bellow at me... well, that would be different.
Post #58,773 by jbrabeck 10/23/02 10:30:34 AM Reply	My hearing loss starts at the human vocal range with a sharp drop at the female range. Hear the lower sounds better, but I miss when people speak. And since my job is holding meetings and telecons, I need to be able to hear, even the "soft spoken" people. I'd still recommend getting hearing aids with your loss. Yeah, they're hard to wear due to the image problem (only "really old" people wear them), but it's worth it. I've had hearing aids for over 20 years, started wearing them when I was in my 20s. [link\|mailto:jbrabeck@attbi.com\|Joe]
Post #58,948 by wharris2 10/23/02 6:09:15 PM Reply	Re: My hearing loss What's more perturbing to me is the tinnitus. I understand they've made some remarkable progress since I saw the hearing specialist.
Post #59,037 by jbrabeck 10/24/02 8:40:33 AM Reply	How long has it been? I understand they've made some remarkable progress since I saw the hearing specialist. I recommend another visit. Can't hurt, might help. Good luck. [link\|mailto:jbrabeck@attbi.com\|Joe]

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