Hearing test

Firefly123

I had a detailed hearing test today and actually am a bit shocked at being told I need hearing aids. I knew at times I didn't hear things but put it down to my other illnesses don't really understand the results gave me graft to take to my doctor to refare me for the hearing aids.. Like I don't have enough already.. Any advice much appreciated thanks x

Adrian_Scope

Hi @Firefly123. It sounds like the results came as a bit of a shock to you. How are you feeling?

Have you been able to book in with your doctor for the referral?

janer1967

Hi @Firefly123 I understand your shock at the result from your recent hearing test, hopefully you can get the hearing aids sorted and will be satisfied with the difference it will make. 

Firefly123

Yes I'm still rather shocked tbh saw my. Gp today and said he will refare me. I've been really ill this last year finally got pain management clinic on Monday. So I will just have to wait. X

janer1967

Good luck for your appointment on monday 

Firefly123

Thank you @janer1967

Chloe_Alumni

I hope your appointment goes well today @Firefly123! 

JenCo

I'm sorry it's been a shock @Firefly123
When everything has settled I hope you have a fantastic experience with hearing aids. 
My HA changed my life when I got them, they absolutely made my life so much better, more vibrant and more fun (I had no idea how much I was missing) Keeping my fingers crossed that you have a similarly lovely time with yours. It'll all be worth it

Firefly123

It went OK thanks @Chloe_Scope x
Thank you @JenCo I really didn't think I had a problem my kids did as had to repeat the self's. my doctor sent an urgent referral and get me an appointment for the 4th of march. Quickest ever for him ? x

Adrian_Scope

That is quick! Let us know how it goes @Firefly123.

Chloe_Alumni

Please do let us know how it goes @Firefly123.

Firefly123

Just got a phone call to say they had a cancellation and can I come at 1 today. Eeek nervous now. 

Chloe_Alumni

I really hope it goes okay @Firefly123! 

pollyanna1052

How you doing now Firefly?

I was able to choose coloured hearing aids at the audiology clinic. They were smart. But sadly they didn't help and since then I have found out my hearing loss is due to MS and cant be helped.

I hope you get the benefit.

Firefly123

Hi I'm finding it hard to get used to them and when I do try to keep them in everything seems to taste strange. I did notice the amount of things that I didn't hear without them.
Sorry to hear they didn't help you x

Chloe_Alumni

Hi @Firefly123, it must be hard to adjust. Are you able to go back if you continue to struggle with them?

janer1967

Hi @Firefly123 How are you getting on now with them, it will take time and patience like anything else to get used to them . good luck 

Firefly123

Hi I'm only using them for a few hours a day as I've been getting bad headaches. I have an appointment to go back at the end of this month to see how it's going. Thanks for asking x

Chloe_Alumni

Sorry you've been getting headaches @Firefly123. I hope the appointment goes well. Please do let us know.