Have a question for the hearing impaired?
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I don't know how much I can help as I am not completely deaf, yet.  In fact, I seldom use my hearing aids around home because everyone here knows of my problem.  I do wear them any time I am in public.  So, let me answer some of your questions and some you didn't ask.\n\nMy hearing loss is considered significant to severe.  I was exposed to noise hazards in the military including jet engines, weapons fire, and, believe it or not, first generation computer equipment like impact printers.  This sort of loss affects a persons ability to hear high frequencies.  I have tennitis (sp??), a condition sometimes call "ringing in the ears".  I hear a noise that resembles the noise you might hear holding a seashell up to your ear.  A sort of rushing noise, as well as a whistle mixed in with the rushing noise.  This condition is with me 24/7, I never get any relief from it.  My case is not severe, it falls into the nuisance category.  Some people have literally gone mad because of this condition.  A few have even elected to be surgically deafened in an attempt to free themselves from the constant noise.  It is my understanding that these drastic measures did not help the sufferer to any substantial degree.\n\nI have hearing aids.  These devices are wonderful, they are state of the art and help me far beyond anything mere words can describe.  However, they are not without their own problems.  Some sounds are simply unbelievable.  For instance, rustling paper is almost unbearable.  The sound of rushing water is very bad.  When I urinate in a urinal or toilet the sound of those two waters meeting is almost unbearable.  It sounds like Niagara Falls on steroids.  I normally turn them off when I use the bathroom but sometimes I forget and it wakes me up.  Another problem area is wind.  If wind hit’s the hearing aids just right it causes them to act like metal funnel, directing, amplifying and adding a tinny sound to the wind noise you would hear.  If the wind doesn’t hit just right there is no problem what so ever. \n\nMy hearing aids are both programmable like a graphic equalizer and directionally sensitive.  What this means is the devices are programmed to increase the volume of frequencies where my hearing is the worst.  Most hearing loss from loud sound is concentrated in the higher frequency ranges.  This type of hearing loss makes it difficult for me to pick out particular sounds from background noises.  Trying to carry on a conversation with some one at a party is nearly impossible.  That's where the directional feature comes in.  With a switch I can change from omni directional i.e. hear sounds from in front and behind me at the same time, to directional where I turn off most of the noise generated behind me and focus the hearing aids toward the front.  This function allows me to essentially turn off background noise.  It also helps a great deal with the reduction of the wind noise discussed above.\n\nOK, I think I am about done.  If I missed anything or if you have any other questions, contact me through my profile.  I will gladly answer any questions that I can about my situation.
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Yes, if your not deaf.
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What about it? Did you have a question?
174663
What's your question?
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Ask customer service.
451981
what??? i didn't hear a question....\nwhat are you trying to ask?
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Ask a decent question!
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can't hear ya, what di you say?
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what's your question?
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Not sure how to do that one i would ask the actual person or person's maybe they will inform you how,as they are the one's that are blind ya'know?\nthat is a good Q? though :)
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I can't coz i'm deaf.
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Is there a question in there somewhere?
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Is there a question you'd like to ask. Maybe if you add some details someone could help you, but right now, this is not a question.
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well, with all the technologie they hev know, i could say yes-but expensive.\nor u could do it the free way an become Christian an live all for God an ask Him to restore your hearing.\ncuz He can an He will if u juz ask Him.\n\nanywho, i do pray that u get ur hearing back cuz that , to me , is ur most important sence.
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Answering your questions.
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I've had it all sweetheart! NOO FUN! It must stink to not be able to here. I don't really know how long it took me to get my hearing back. I don't know if I have lost all my hearing from this. But then again I am deaf and wear hearing aids! POOR YOU!! Hope you get feeling better fast!
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ask question we would try to help u