mickeyd
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I recently read about a hearing study that was being done at a near-by military hospital regarding tinnitus. Since I have been afflicted by this since since 1967, I thought I'd volunteer for the study. During my phone interview with the doc that was in charge of the study I found that I was not qualified for the study because I am so disaffected by the ailment. It seems that tinnitus (constant ringing in the ears) bothers many folks a lot more than it does me. I have learned to live with it and rarely even notice that the ringing continues 24/7. My personal condition is where they want folks that have tinnitus to be since it can never be cured and you just have to learn to live with it or go nuts. I chose the first option.
The doctor (Au.D) asked if I had ever had an audiology assessment. I said no. He suggested that I sign up for a complete hearing work up at the hospital. After I had the evaluation recently, I was advised that I have a pretty severe hearing loss on top of the tinnitus, probably due to being near military explosions years ago, and they have suggested a MRI evaluation to eliminate any brain problem that may be associated with hearing loss. I'll get that done next week.
The subject of hearing aids came up in the conversation and I was advised that the military hospital would be able to sell me a hearing aid for about $800, which is about 10% of the retail price. If I go thru the VA I should be able to get it at no cost. Do hearing aids really cost $8000?
The doctor (Au.D) asked if I had ever had an audiology assessment. I said no. He suggested that I sign up for a complete hearing work up at the hospital. After I had the evaluation recently, I was advised that I have a pretty severe hearing loss on top of the tinnitus, probably due to being near military explosions years ago, and they have suggested a MRI evaluation to eliminate any brain problem that may be associated with hearing loss. I'll get that done next week.
The subject of hearing aids came up in the conversation and I was advised that the military hospital would be able to sell me a hearing aid for about $800, which is about 10% of the retail price. If I go thru the VA I should be able to get it at no cost. Do hearing aids really cost $8000?