Anyone Here Using Hearing Aids?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by texasbigbird54, Aug 2, 2013.

  1. Giggles the Original

    Giggles the Original Road Train Member

    exactly....so you SHOULD be ok.....
     
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  3. AA3NK

    AA3NK Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the link. If I may ask, about how long would say the batteries last and about how much do they cost? To be honest, I don't mind the hearing loss, though, the nest mate probably does. Sometimes I turn the music up 'more' than she would consider a comfortable listening level.
     
  4. AA3NK

    AA3NK Bobtail Member

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    Good news, for sure! I am confident that the left ear will pass!
     
  5. Marksteven

    Marksteven Road Train Member

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    I dont wear any yet however there is no doubt in my mind that eventually i might have to. Driving a daycab for the last 21 years with the exhaust system in close proximity to my right side has already changed the hearing levels in my rt. ear.
     
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  6. MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    I get mine through the VA on disability. Because of that, I get batteries, filters, check-ups etc for free for life.

    They generally last me about 2-3 days constant use.
     
  7. Richter

    Richter Road Train Member

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    Normally the forced whisper is a phrase. if you can hear part of it you can figure out the rest. I have CAPD but managed to pass.

    I heard:

    The gra ________een.....I guessed and figured it was "the grass is green" and was correct.

    _____________is blue.....I guessed "the sky is blue" based on the first one talking about grass.

    I got both right and passed with the doctor not knowing anything about it. If you hear any of it just guess.
     
  8. texasbigbird54

    texasbigbird54 Light Load Member

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    I received my new hearing aids yesterday. While with the audiologist, I asked him about the forced whisper test. He demonstrated it and I actually could hear it and knew what he said without the hearing aid on yet. I was however looking directly at him when he whispered. I do believe that I will easily hear a whisper with the hearing aids on and turned up as you suggest with no problem.
     
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