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CTyankee

(66,569 posts) Tue May 6, 2025, 09:47 AM May 6

Anybody here experience hearing loss? [View all]

I have suddenly lost a lot of hearing in my left ear. My husband has had a Miracle Ear for several years but says there is a newer technology in hearing aids I should probably try. I think it works with a smart phone, which I don't have and don't want. He does OK with his Miracle Ear...

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Anybody here experience hearing loss? [View all] CTyankee May 6 OP

Yes, and tried my dad's hearing aids after he passed but absolutely hate them. vapor2 May 6 #1

I do not mean to offend but have you checked with a professional to see if just pluggged? riversedge May 6 #2

No. How could it be plugged? The other ear isn't... CTyankee May 6 #3

Yes Timewas May 6 #10

My husband also had "sudden hearing loss" I took one look in there (I'm an RN) Maru Kitteh May 6 #15

I'm going over to the doc's office as soon as hubby gets back with the car. CTyankee May 6 #19

If it's plugged Hope22 May 6 #26

Your primary care probably has an urgent care. Most do now. It's for things just Maru Kitteh May 6 #28

My Rebl2 May 6 #20

Yes Mossfern May 6 #4

did you medical insurance pay for anything? CTyankee May 6 #5

No! Mossfern May 6 #8

Just when I think I'm getting ahead on paying my bills....I shoulda known something bad could very well pop up... CTyankee May 6 #11

I hear you! Mossfern May 6 #12

Yep, we love our house, too. And you are right about haircuts and pedicures! CTyankee May 6 #14

If you're old enough for Medicare, Medicare covers most of it. enough May 6 #23

Medicare pays for the exam Lulu KC May 6 #35

Waiting for my hearing aids to come in May 19 Freddie May 6 #27

See your doctor asap before self treatment. You have a medical issue. Wonder Why May 6 #6

Thank you. Fortunately, he is very close by my house. CTyankee May 6 #7

I got hearing aids at Costco CanonRay May 6 #9

Yes,I've heard good things about that. Mossfern May 6 #13

Costco did a very comprehensive hearing test CanonRay May 6 #16

Did they put you in that cool little soundproof booth? Mossfern May 6 #17

Yes, for several years. babylonsister May 6 #18

I had a very sudden hearing loss in my right ear peggysue2 May 6 #21

Yep. I'm going to my doc's office as soon as hubby gets home with the car. CTyankee May 6 #22

You won't be surprised just how great rock-n-roll sounds when one can hear. Prairie_Seagull May 6 #24

Hubby has it. dlilafae May 6 #25

There many old duffers here. A better title would be Who "else" is experiencing hearing loss? elocs May 6 #29

I have tinnitus too. I do what you do ... I ignore it. Raine May 7 #38

I've had tinnitus for as long as I can remember. It's like the sound of a high wire power line, elocs May 7 #39

I hope it's as simple as wax build-up. Some people get it and some don't. Croney May 6 #30

I have severe hearing loss mvd May 6 #31

My mom's first pair were paid for by Medicare. Nittersing May 6 #32

Not anymore, I'm afraid Lulu KC May 6 #36

As others have said, best to be evaluated by an ENT doc. Quakerfriend May 6 #33

My doc said to avoid wax build up womanofthehills May 6 #34

I would highly recommend Costco. Way cheaper than most, and .... LAS14 May 6 #37

Definitely have ear eye throat pro give you a look, talking about hearing, please make haste, too important! Brainfodder May 7 #40