by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady wrote: Could you tell me where I could purchase the “Please face me, I lip-read” buttons? I don’t know of any commercial enterprise that sells these buttons. However, I do know some HLAA groups make them for their own people, for example HLAA of Washington state does. Now […]
Who’s Behind the Hotel Door?—You Need an ADA Kit
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained: While staying at a motel last week I ran into a potentially hazardous situation involving my hearing loss. Though the problem could have been avoided, late deafened adults like me who function moderately well with hearing aids, though profoundly deaf without them, are not likely to anticipate it […]
A Dozen Advantages of Loop Systems
by David Myers, Ph.D. Here are a dozen advantages of loop systems. They . . . Are hearing aid compatible. This also means there’s no need when at worship to juggle between hearing aids out/headset on (during sermons) and hearing aids in/headset off (during singing). Can harness, at no added expense to the hearing […]
How Can I Improve My Poor Discrimination?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man asked: Is anything that can be done about poor discrimination (word recognition) besides learning techniques for coping with it? I have worn hearing aids for many years but have never received a plain answer to that question. There’s really not all that much that can be done for poor […]
Hearing Loss from Autoimmune Disease Drugs?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady asked: I have been diagnosed with two autoimmune disorders (celiac disease about 15-years ago, for which I follow a gluten-free diet without any problems) and, more recently, rheumatoid arthritis. I’ve been taking Methotrexate by injection, as well as a daily dose of Meloxicam (an NSAID) for about a year […]
Learning to Speechread
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man asked: I would like to know what you have to say about how to learn speechreading. Is there a particular technique? Is there a book? Speechreading is an excellent coping strategy, however, you can’t really learn to speechread from a book. You need to see people’s lips in action. […]
Vertigo Attacks—What’s Going On?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A woman explained: I read one of your articles on the Internet about SSHL (Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss), which I had when I was 11 years old. I had 80% loss in my left ear, which has been permanent. I am now 54 years old. The diagnosis of the cause of […]
Phantom Voices From Taking Various Drugs
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A mother wrote: My 6 year old daughter just recently told me she is hearing voices talking. She is happy and socially adjusted, thus I don’t believe it is psychotic in nature. She has been taking Zyrtec for approximately 1 year. She said she had already told me before, but I […]
Are Music Links Really Necessary When Using Cell Phones?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: Dr. Neil: I have question. Are there cell phones that have the t-coil built in so you just hold the cell phone close and sound jumps to hearing aids t-coil? Thus, use of Music Links or neckloops are not necessary? I’ve got good news for you. Yes—most cell […]
Hearing Loss isn’t the Only Problem—Discrimination is Important Too
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady wrote: My mother has been losing her hearing for quite some time now. We have to speak very loud in order for her to hear us. She has tried various hearing aids and sound magnifiers (for church), but she is very frustrated because they don’t quite do the job. […]
Cure for Single Sided Deafness?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A mother wrote: I read your article on the Internet concerning sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). My daughter lost her hearing in her right ear when she was 12 years old. We believe it was due to a virus. The Doctor told us at the time, that she could have an […]
Yelling? I’m Not Yelling. I’m Just Talking!
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: For the last 10 or so years I have noticed a decline in my hearing. This year when I went to get tested, it was 55 dB in each ear. A question I have is when I talk everyone says that I’m yelling at them, but to me […]
Can Niacin (Vitamin B3) Cure Tinnitus?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: Several years ago at a hearing clinic, I told the young lady that I had ringing in my ears. She asked me if I had ever taken Niacin, and I hadn’t. She said it helps some people. I took Niacin pills for a good while, and it seemed […]
Restricting Activities Because of Large (Enlarged) Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome (LVAS/EVAS)
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A mother asked: Do you or don’t you restrict your child’s activities due to their LVAS (Large Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome)? When my daughter (almost 12) was diagnosed with unilateral LVAS at age 8, the ENT said to avoid loud music (to protect her normal ear), scuba diving, and head trauma. I […]
T-Links Too Loud?—Here’s the Cure
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: I love my T-Links. One thing I find is the sound is too loud with the T-Links, Oticon hearing aids, and many phones—even when set to their minimum volume. Any suggestions? One of the reasons your T-Links sound so loud is that they are very close to you […]
Hearing Loss (Needlessly) Adversely Affects Marriages
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Hearing loss in a spouse adversely affects marriages. This should be no surprise. In fact, according to a recent survey of baby boomers with hard of hearing spouses, 48% “of the respondents feel that their marriage has suffered because of their spouse’s hearing loss.” (1) This does not have to be. […]
Hearing in Noise—There Is No Magic Device—But Used Correctly, Some Assistive Devices Work Surprisingly Well
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady wrote: My biggest wish right now is to be able to hear better in a noisy place like a restaurant, or at a social gathering where I am moving around. I know the PockeTalker works, but that means carrying it, and I like to have my hands free. I […]
Some Tinnitus Linked to Touch-Sensitive Nerves in Head and Neck
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. New research reveals that for some people with hearing loss, the tinnitus associated with hearing loss stems from over-active sensory nerves in the face and neck.(1) After hearing loss occurs, for some reason, touch-sensing nerves in the face and neck step up their activity in the brain. The result is that […]
Implantable Hearing Aids—How Do You Set the Volume?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady asked: One question about the implantable hearing aid…Is there any “volume control?” In checking Otologics’ website, it does not appear to have one since it’s all internal. I would be fearful that it could be turned up too loud and do damage to the hearing. Actually, I was just […]
Hypothyroidism and Hearing Loss
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: I recently was diagnosed with hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). I have also been noticing an increased hearing loss. My doctor tells me that there is a connection between hypothyroidism and hearing loss, but I haven’t had other symptoms associated with the problem such as fatigue, lethargy and weight […]
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