Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Your audi is probably right that after 6 years it's time. One thing you might ask, though, is if the cleaning has included replacing the filters - sometimes that can make a big difference. (My experience is all with BTEs, so although I imagine ITEs are fairly similar in that respect, this could be totally irrelevant.) Ian On May 16, 2007, at 11:21 AM, e Horndt wrote: > Hi! > > My Audiologist is saying that it may be time for me to buy a new > pair of > hearing aids. I currently have in the ear hearing aids from Sonic > Innovation and have been using them for 6 years. When I've had > problems > with them cutting out on me the Audiologist has only had to clean > them up > and they are fine again. The problem is that the last six months or so > I've had to do that more and more often. The Audiologist has told > me that > generally hearing aids need to be replaced every 3-5 years, which > seems > like not a very long time to me considering how expensive they > are! I > just wanted to check with any of you who wear hearnig aids and see how > long your hearing aids generally last. This is my first pair of > hearing > aids, so I have no idea how long they should last and don't want to > spend > a lot of money on new ones if repairing the current hearing aids would > serve me just as well and give me another year or two before having to > purchase new hearing aids. Thank you in advance for all of you > information > and advise...have a great day! ~e > > > ----------------------------------------- > Celebrate the Easter/Lent Season with Catholic Online! > http://www.catholic.org/clife/lent/ > > > > === > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Your audiologist is correct. I have worn hearing aids all my life and struggling with finding funding to pay for my new hearing aids. The new digital hearings usually last around 5 years. When I was a kid I had a pair of Analog hearing aids. I had them when I was 5 years old. Well, when I upgraded to 2nd pair of hearing aids, at age 15m they were new and digital , my old hearing aids were passed on to my father. He is still using them today. My old analog hearing aids are still running and they are 21 years old! NO I am looking into my 3rd set from 15 to 26 years old. They really do not make things the way the used to. Things are not made to last and that's how companies make their money. I am waiting for a new legislative bill to surface again to have health insurance pay for hearing aids. I would be happy if they paid 50% because Vocational Rehabilitation will pay only 50% as well. My hearing aids costs around $3,000 each and I need two! ~ a > > Hi! > > My Audiologist is saying that it may be time for me to buy a new pair of > hearing aids. I currently have in the ear hearing aids from Sonic > Innovation and have been using them for 6 years. When I've had problems > with them cutting out on me the Audiologist has only had to clean them up > and they are fine again. The problem is that the last six months or so > I've had to do that more and more often. The Audiologist has told me that > generally hearing aids need to be replaced every 3-5 years, which seems > like not a very long time to me considering how expensive they are! I > just wanted to check with any of you who wear hearnig aids and see how > long your hearing aids generally last. This is my first pair of hearing > aids, so I have no idea how long they should last and don't want to spend > a lot of money on new ones if repairing the current hearing aids would > serve me just as well and give me another year or two before having to > purchase new hearing aids. Thank you in advance for all of you information > and advise...have a great day! ~e > > > ----------------------------------------- > Celebrate the Easter/Lent Season with Catholic Online! > http://www.catholic.org/clife/lent/ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I was told I have to get one too.. The Dr. said my ear isnt in any shape for another surgery. So I need one too.. I was alittle crushed about the whole thing, but Hey.. There are lots worse off than me, so Im happy with the way I am. Plus, My family says I have been with out hearing for so long that I am probably use to it and I really dont need to go get one if I dont want to.. > > I am going in for my second c-toma surgery the first was 25 years ago > with recontruction surgery I had decent hearing after for nearly 20 > years - but this time there will be no reconstruction and I will > require a hearing aid - If others in the group have had to get > hearing aids I would appreciate knowing their thoughts. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I'm thinking of looking into the delta Oticon. It does not use an ear mold. The speaker just drops into the ear canal and allows air to get into the ear so no problems will arise from the ear being closed up tight. Re: Hearing aid >> I am going in for my second c-toma surgery the first was 25 years ago > with recontruction surgery I had decent hearing after for nearly 20 > years - but this time there will be no reconstruction and I will > require a hearing aid - If others in the group have had to get > hearing aids I would appreciate knowing their thoughts.>Hearing aids are not that bad I have been wearing at least 1 for the last 27 years. You will need to find yourself a good audiologist that deals with many makers. I have worn Phonak, Seimans and even a sears merical ear. They all have good points and bad. There is also a wide range of prices the most expensive is not always the best for your purpose. Most of them are programable so the audiologist can program the frequencies you are weak on and increase it. You will be amazed at what you are missing after you wear one. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Hi I was given two hearing aids that fit in your ear but they caused me a lot of problems. I kept getting ear infections and ended up with MRSA in both ears. The dr's finally admitted that they don't normally give people who've had c'tomas these types of hearing aids. I'm now on the waiting list for a Bone Anchored Hearing Aid which could take 5 months! It's a lot scarey as you have a small bolt put into your skull! But it means that if or when I have further surgery my hearing won't be affected as the aid doesn't go anywhere near the ear! Louise > > > > I am going in for my second c-toma surgery the first was 25 years ago > > with recontruction surgery I had decent hearing after for nearly 20 > > years - but this time there will be no reconstruction and I will > > require a hearing aid - If others in the group have had to get > > hearing aids I would appreciate knowing their thoughts. > > > Hearing aids are not that bad I have been wearing at least 1 for the > last 27 years. You will need to find yourself a good audiologist that > deals with many makers. I have worn Phonak, Seimans and even a sears > merical ear. They all have good points and bad. There is also a wide > range of prices the most expensive is not always the best for your > purpose. Most of them are programable so the audiologist can program > the frequencies you are weak on and increase it. You will be amazed at > what you are missing after you wear one. > Charlie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Thank you all for your input - I have been very fortunate to have kept my hearing this long - I will make note of your suggestions and keep you posted on the outcome. My surgery is in April so I only have 2 more months of the wobbles and the runny ear. Then I am on the road to recovery! > > > > I am going in for my second c-toma surgery the first was 25 years ago > > with recontruction surgery I had decent hearing after for nearly 20 > > years - but this time there will be no reconstruction and I will > > require a hearing aid - If others in the group have had to get > > hearing aids I would appreciate knowing their thoughts. > > > Hearing aids are not that bad I have been wearing at least 1 for the > last 27 years. You will need to find yourself a good audiologist that > deals with many makers. I have worn Phonak, Seimans and even a sears > merical ear. They all have good points and bad. There is also a wide > range of prices the most expensive is not always the best for your > purpose. Most of them are programable so the audiologist can program > the frequencies you are weak on and increase it. You will be amazed at > what you are missing after you wear one. > Charlie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 I have had an analogue, behind-the-ear aid for nearly 10 years. It has its limitations - noisy rooms for example - but there have been many, many occasions when I could not have managed without it. Equally there have been times when it has lain unused in its case for several weeks; my hearing is variable ( eustachian tube dysfunction ) so there are times when I need assistance and times when I don't. I have always worn behind-the-ear, never in-the-ear; the NHS in the UK don't provide in-the-ear aids and I've no desire to spend up to £1500 to acquire them privately - my vanity doesn't stretch that far ! It should be borne in mind, too, that in-the-ear aids have very small controls and that not everyone will be comfortable with them. On Friday of this week I am collecting two new digital hearing aids. If anyone is interested I will post my experiences as a digital aid "newbie." It will also be the first time I have had a lump of plastic shoved in both ears simultaneously, so I'll say how I get on with that too ( for example - how am I gonna answer my mobile ? ROTFLMAO ! ) Those who have been offered/advised to use a BAHA instead of a more conventional aid, please don't be frightened of having that little titanium post implanted ! There are far, far scarier things in the world than having a BAHA. Dentists - crowded freeways - Mugabe - Dubya.... to name but a few. UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Hi I'm waiting for my BAHA. Excited but scared all at the same time. I was given a headband hearing aid. They really hurt. I can manage 5 hours with it on but it is fantastic to take it off. Good luck with your digital aids, you'll love them. I passed mine on to my husband who also has a hearing problem. The audiology people reprogrammed them for his hearing loss and he found them a lot better. Louise p.s Who is Mugabe? > > CholesteatomaI have had an analogue, behind-the-ear aid for nearly 10 years. It has its limitations - noisy rooms for example - but there have been many, many occasions when I could not have managed without it. Equally there have been times when it has lain unused in its case for several weeks; my hearing is variable ( eustachian tube dysfunction ) so there are times when I need assistance and times when I don't. > > I have always worn behind-the-ear, never in-the-ear; the NHS in the UK don't provide in-the-ear aids and I've no desire to spend up to £1500 to acquire them privately - my vanity doesn't stretch that far ! It should be borne in mind, too, that in-the-ear aids have very small controls and that not everyone will be comfortable with them. > > On Friday of this week I am collecting two new digital hearing aids. If anyone is interested I will post my experiences as a digital aid " newbie. " It will also be the first time I have had a lump of plastic shoved in both ears simultaneously, so I'll say how I get on with that too ( for example - how am I gonna answer my mobile ? ROTFLMAO ! ) > > Those who have been offered/advised to use a BAHA instead of a more conventional aid, please don't be frightened of having that little titanium post implanted ! There are far, far scarier things in the world than having a BAHA. Dentists - crowded freeways - Mugabe - Dubya.... to name but a few. > > > > UK > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Louise wrote:- > > I'm waiting for my BAHA. Excited but scared all at the same time. I > was given a headband hearing aid. They really hurt. I can manage 5 > hours with it on but it is fantastic to take it off. > > Good luck with your digital aids, you'll love them. I passed mine on > to my husband who also has a hearing problem. The audiology people > reprogrammed them for his hearing loss and he found them a lot better. > > p.s Who is Mugabe? > Hi Louise, Yes I'm looking forward to the digital aids - only three days to go now ! I just hope I remember to take the analogue aid and all the spare batteries back at the same time. Then all I need is a good set of ear defenders (to shut out the tripe my family watch on the TV !) and I will be equipped for all eventualities. As regards Mr. Mugabe - oh come on, surely you are kidding me ? Don't you have newspapers or TV in your neck of the woods ? :-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Hi I remember when I got my first hearing aid. People must have thought I was mad. I couldn't stop smiling. And all the noises!!! I was amazed at hearing my keys jingle! lol No seriously, who is he? Have I got to go google him! I can honestly say that I don't tend to watch the news. It's so sad these days, or all about M and ! Who want's to hear about that! Louise - > > > > > I'm waiting for my BAHA. Excited but scared all at the same time. I > > was given a headband hearing aid. They really hurt. I can manage 5 > > hours with it on but it is fantastic to take it off. > > > > Good luck with your digital aids, you'll love them. I passed mine on > > to my husband who also has a hearing problem. The audiology people > > reprogrammed them for his hearing loss and he found them a lot better. > > > > > p.s Who is Mugabe? > > > > Hi Louise, > > Yes I'm looking forward to the digital aids - only three days to go > now ! I just hope I remember to take the analogue aid and all the > spare batteries back at the same time. Then all I need is a good set > of ear defenders (to shut out the tripe my family watch on the TV !) > and I will be equipped for all eventualities. > > As regards Mr. Mugabe - oh come on, surely you are kidding me ? > Don't you have newspapers or TV in your neck of the woods ? :-)) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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