woodbutcher
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I have a question about hearing aids. (That's a tool, right?) For a long time, I've had tinnitus. At least, I thought I had it, because I heard a sound like crickets all the time in the background. But, about 9 months ago, my hearing in my right ear changed drastically when I ran out of Singulair for three weeks because my doctor and my mail-order pharmacy clashed over a refill. So, I went to an ear-nose-throat doctor who put me through a half-dozen tests and diagnosed noticeable hearing loss in my right ear. I asked if I needed a hearing aid, and she said it was too soon to tell. She told me to come back in three months for another test. It looks like she is waiting to see if it gets better. Now, it's been three months. There have been some changes, but not much improvement. My family doctor says it's just tinnitus, and a hearing aid won't help. I'm thinking he's right. In addition to the cricket noise, the right ear has a constant roaring sound. Anything that amplifies sound comes through sounding harsh in that ear. I'm not looking for medical advice, just practical, usable information from people with experience in this area. I've found this forum very helpful in the past with that.
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