Guest guest Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 I've got that too. I just make up stuff and parrot what I " hear " back to the person asking. Usually, it's pretty funny. " Would you like to have a roll? " becomes " Do you eat fishbowls? " That's my coping mechanism. I'm 31. My mother has been debilitatingly deaf for the last twenty years or more. --- Niki wrote: --------------------------------- Lynn, I'm struggling with that, as well...I have a hard time hearing specifics when there are multiple noises. I can't seem to separate a specific voice or sound from the background noise...it all becomes jumbled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 I have tinnitus as well. I have learned to read lips very well. Since my "office" is on airplanes, lip reading is a must. Deborah Deborah http://scarfsitup.blogspot.com/ __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 I also have learned to read lips since becoming hypo. This thread on hearing "loss" has touched on my problems completely. Well, except for the embarrassment and frustration. My husband mumbles(other people have told him as well) and I, prehypo, could hear and piece together enough to understand him. Not anymore. So I have 2 choices. I can ask him to repeat himself...usually several times which really angers him. Or I can pretend that I didn't hear him at all. I have begun to point out, thanks to one of Jan? link that my brain has suffered permanent damage, but he has trouble accepting this idea and lowering his expectations. I also have trouble hearing when there is background noise, so I have to ask my dance partner to turn down his constant radio noise. I can't hear him. When I am in a social setting with other people talking and other noise, I try to keep it to small talk and smile a lot. I am frustrated that I can't hold anything like a real conversation. We just can't claim hearing loss, but it is really there. Thanks to all. It is nice to know I am not the only one. Deborah C wrote: I have tinnitus as well. I have learned to read lips very well. Since my "office" is on airplanes, lip reading is a must. Deborah Deborah http://scarfsitup.blogspot.com/ __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 Deafness, of any sort, can isolate people from each other. I am sorry to hear that your hearing issues have caused a rift between you and your husband. You are not alone. My mother, for years, had to deal with people being extremely rude because she cannot hear. As she is a retiring sort of person, she did not know how to deal with people's bad behavior. She is now an expert reader of lips. You cannot whisper to her. You cannot speak around corners. You have to face her when she is talking, and enunciate. I've been told that I enunciate well. The biggest question I want to ask all of y'all is: has anyone gone to see a specialist to rule out other hearing disorders? It's on my list, at the moment-- I am waiting until my thyroid meds are optimized. If my tinnitus doesn't improve, I'm going to scrounge the money and hoof it over to a specialist. My mother's hearing loss was gradual. It could have been corrected with medication, were it caught earlier. --- henningc50 wrote: > I also have learned to read lips since becoming > hypo. This thread on > hearing " loss " has touched on my problems > completely. Well, except for > the embarrassment and frustration. My husband > mumbles(other people have > told him as well) and I, prehypo, could hear and > piece together enough > to understand him. Not anymore. So I have 2 choices. > I can ask him to > repeat himself...usually several times which really > angers him. Or I can > pretend that I didn't hear him at all. I have begun > to point out, > thanks to one of Jan? link that my brain has > suffered permanent damage, > but he has trouble accepting this idea and lowering > his expectations. I > also have trouble hearing when there is background > noise, so I have to > ask my dance partner to turn down his constant radio > noise. I can't hear > him. When I am in a social setting with other people > talking and other > noise, I try to keep it to small talk and smile a > lot. I am frustrated > that I can't hold anything like a real conversation. > We just can't claim > hearing loss, but it is really there. Thanks to all. > It is nice to know > I am not the only one. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 Hi there,I have mild tinnitis, but was around helicopters for 3 years when I worked in Grand Canyon back in the late '70s & early 80s. 13 months with the first company without hearing protection, so... I try to read lips, but am not too successful. It's the bouncy rooms -- high ceilings, uncarpeted floors and a lot of people that get to me. So... since my mom refuses to wear her hearing aids, and it's frustrating as all get-out, plus unsafe (they live in a rural area with no sidewalks), I decided I had better get checked.End result from the hearing test -- I am still in the normal range, but definitely have hearing loss. Not bad enough for a hearing aid -- it would actually make it worse -- so I am learning to compensate. For instance, sit in a booth at a restaurant instead of the table out in the middle of the floor. At a party, move to a quieter area. Or just flat out tell the person I'm having difficulty hearing you. They all seem to understand, and most of them say, "you know, I have the same problem." There certainly are a lot of folks in my age group who are having difficulties with hearing. I'm 51, so us aging hippies are learning new ways to communicate. Oy!Karla>> Deafness, of any sort, can isolate people from each> other. I am sorry to hear that your hearing issues> have caused a rift between you and your husband. You> are not alone. My mother, for years, had to deal with> people being extremely rude because she cannot hear. > As she is a retiring sort of person, she did not know> how to deal with people's bad behavior.> > She is now an expert reader of lips. You cannot> whisper to her. You cannot speak around corners. You> have to face her when she is talking, and enunciate. > I've been told that I enunciate well.> > The biggest question I want to ask all of y'all is:> has anyone gone to see a specialist to rule out other> hearing disorders?> > It's on my list, at the moment-- I am waiting until my> thyroid meds are optimized. If my tinnitus doesn't> improve, I'm going to scrounge the money and hoof it> over to a specialist. My mother's hearing loss was> gradual. It could have been corrected with> medication, were it caught earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 LOL, Courtenay, I just figure everyone thinks I'm a flaming idiot! I either answer the question that was never asked, or just sit with a stupid grin on my face, responding, " umhmmmm. " I've recently discovered I've become a pretty good lip-reader, only because if someone covers their mouth while speaking to me, I'm really lost! > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 Oh, those bouncy rooms can be a pain. I don't even TRY to hear what people are saying. My husband and I go to a restaurant on occasion that has the worst accoustics in the world. He has perfect hearing, and even he can't hear in that place. We like the food, so we both take books when we eat there. --- Karla wrote: > > End result from the hearing test -- I am still in > the normal range, but definitely have hearing loss. > Not bad enough for a hearing aid -- it would > actually make it worse -- so I am learning to > compensate. For instance, sit in a booth at a > restaurant instead of the table out in the middle of > the floor. At a party, move to a quieter area. Or > just flat out tell the person I'm having difficulty > hearing you. They all seem to understand, and most > of them say, " you know, I have the same problem. " > There certainly are a lot of folks in my age group > who are having difficulties with hearing. I'm 51, so > us aging hippies are learning new ways to > communicate. Oy! > > Karla > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 Hi Courtenay! I think a hearing specialist is a fantastic idea, especially concerning the history in your family (your mother). You say your mother's hearing loss could have been corrected earlier with medication. Do you mean thyroid medication? My mother had ringing in her ears for several years but it was all due to hypothyroidism, so the ear/nose/throat doctor explained. I haven't remembered to ask her in a long time if she is still experiencing problems. Her overall hearing is excellent, it's just irritating ringing and dizziness. However, I don't believe she has ever been on a decent replacement dose. I'll have to remember to ask her if it's still bothering her after all these years. It started as early as 1994. My husband suffered hearing damage after having been exposed to power tools without ear protection. I would encourage anyone with hearing problems to get hearing tests. They are really easy. I just went through them for my new job. :-) > > > I also have learned to read lips since becoming > > hypo. This thread on > > hearing " loss " has touched on my problems > > completely. Well, except for > > the embarrassment and frustration. My husband > > mumbles(other people have > > told him as well) and I, prehypo, could hear and > > piece together enough > > to understand him. Not anymore. So I have 2 choices. > > I can ask him to > > repeat himself...usually several times which really > > angers him. Or I can > > pretend that I didn't hear him at all. I have begun > > to point out, > > thanks to one of Jan? link that my brain has > > suffered permanent damage, > > but he has trouble accepting this idea and lowering > > his expectations. I > > also have trouble hearing when there is background > > noise, so I have to > > ask my dance partner to turn down his constant radio > > noise. I can't hear > > him. When I am in a social setting with other people > > talking and other > > noise, I try to keep it to small talk and smile a > > lot. I am frustrated > > that I can't hold anything like a real conversation. > > We just can't claim > > hearing loss, but it is really there. Thanks to all. > > It is nice to know > > I am not the only one. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 Hey -honey! I miss you being local. Boo-hoo! The hearing specialist, I am going to have to save up to do myself. Thought I'm receiving some medical-financial help from family, I don't want to push the boundaries. You bring up a really interesting question, though. My mom has had one thyroid test in the last five years, which came back " negative " . (Her doctor does test the real stuff though-- Free T3, etc.) I want to see these results for myself. She does have a lot of hypothyroid-like symptoms-- sluggishness, easily exhausted, poor immune system, tinnitus-- the works. She has not been tested since. She is not one to go to the doctor unless she absolutely cannot avoid it, and she has a needle phobia. I think she's a latent hypothyroid, without extensive bias on my part. The medication she was offered might have caused fertility problems. I don't know much more than that. This is why she didn't ever go on it. I had a hearing test a year and a half ago with that crazy naturopath. His assistant did the test. At the time, everything seemed a-okay, but I felt prompted. I mean, I actually did hear all of the higher registers, but she kept shifting in her chair when she changed the tones. Hence, I knew there was something ringing. Your poor mom. Tinnitus stinks. I'm so sorry she is going through that part of this disease. Happy holidays! Courtenay. --- wrote: --------------------------------- My husband suffered hearing damage after having been exposed to power tools without ear protection. I would encourage anyone with hearing problems to get hearing tests. They are really easy. I just went through them for my new job. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Hi Courtenay! You're so sweet -- I miss you too! When I had my hearing test I was in a booth and could not see the technician. So I really did have to rely on the tones only. I thought I wasn't doing so well but it turned out a-okay. I doubt any potential employer will ever talk me into pre-employment physical tests again, not unless they are going to pay me big, big bucks! I saw 3 different RN's who were only supposed to determine my ability to do the job (office work, come on!) and about all they did was drill me about all the meds I am taking. ARGH! As for your Mom, it is all too common for doctors to say thyroid tests are " negative " as long as they are " in range. " As you well know! Happy New Year! ~ > > Hey -honey! > > I miss you being local. Boo-hoo! > > The hearing specialist, I am going to have to save up > to do myself. Thought I'm receiving some > medical-financial help from family, I don't want to > push the boundaries. > > You bring up a really interesting question, though. > My mom has had one thyroid test in the last five > years, which came back " negative " . (Her doctor does > test the real stuff though-- Free T3, etc.) I want to > see these results for myself. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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