My sister went deaf 8 years ago in her forties. No cause found. Just one of those things that happen in life. My tinnitus became constant 3 months ago, I think. It's been a while. I would get it intermittently. I thought everyone had it at some time or another. Don't know when that started. A long time. Looking back is the only way I can recognize what was happening. When our TV was new, I listened at 25-30. Two years later, I need to turn it up to 40-50. I didn't even realize that I was turning it up. Same story at work. It became harder to hear people speak with masks on, especially women. Higher pitches. I adjusted. It wasn't until the tinnitus became constant that I realized I had a problem and sought out a doc.
I've had the tests done. Tomorrow, I am meeting with two vendors of hearing aids. I think it is as important as any purchase I ever made. A couple thousand dollars and it's all on me. I'm anxious to talk to them and see what is out there. I've done a lot of research on the subject but still feel like I am walking in there blind.
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