For awhile now maybe a few years I had always thought that my ears needed syringing so I made an appointment to see my doctor and when she looked my ears were clear so she referred me to a audiologist in which I went to see yesterday and he did an hearing test and said that I need hearing aids in both ears, he said it is unusual for a person at my age (48) to have this kind of hearing loss.

I have numerous health problems already and I am seeing my doctor this afternoon she says that I need referring back to a neurologist.

[Skeezyks]

Thanks for sharing your circumstances. Personally I think I hear pretty well for my age (71!) I do have tinnitus though. If I went to an audiologist, they'd probably tell me I need hearing aids too though. Best wishes with regard to your numerous health problems. By the way, you mentioned possibly seeing a neurologist. Are you familiar with Psych Central's sister website: NeuroTalk? Here's a link:

NeuroTalk Support Groups

[Travelinglady]

That is a big young. Hearing loss runs in my mother's family and I have hearing aids. I got them in my late 50's, as I recall. At least we have hearing aids these days that work well.

[atisketatasket]

What kind of hearing loss is it?

I’ve worn hearing aids since I was six. You do get used to them, and they improve constantly now that they’re digital and not analog.

Originally Posted by atisketatasket

What kind of hearing loss is it?

I’ve worn hearing aids since I was six. You do get used to them, and they improve constantly now that they’re digital and not analog.

I don’t know what kind of hearing loss I have.. I think my audiologist did say but I have forgotten.