Allergies? Fluid in your Ear? - Page 5

ladysolitary85 · 07-29-2011, 09:29 PM

yep, noticing soreness in my ear, not sure if its too big or just needs to be sanded down more but not very comfortable. Hope I can last til the weekend

ladysolitary85 · 07-31-2011, 02:11 PM

Ok this ear mold seriously hurts! it feels as if its cutting my ear!

I'm not going to have any options except to wait til tomorrow when the office is open.
I would really hate to have to choose between comfort and sound, problem is I'm stuck with this hard mold.

**Bottesini** · 07-31-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ladysolitary85

Ok this ear mold seriously hurts! it feels as if its cutting my ear!

I'm not going to have any options except to wait til tomorrow when the office is open.
I would really hate to have to choose between comfort and sound, problem is I'm stuck with this hard mold.

Check if they will trade in for a hearing aid that is stronger and uses a real mold.

If not, check the Hear Now from Starkey and see if you can be given hearing aids.

DeafTim · 07-31-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ladysolitary85

Ok this ear mold seriously hurts! it feels as if its cutting my ear!

I'm not going to have any options except to wait til tomorrow when the office is open.
I would really hate to have to choose between comfort and sound, problem is I'm stuck with this hard mold.

I know that pain. I tried in-ear hard mold was a big mistake. Never ever no more hard molds for me.

Poor you.

I had a conversation with someone here about silicone molds. They could cause ringing in ear so Im going to try something different. How many type of ear-molds are there? Anyone?

LoveBlue · 07-31-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ladysolitary85

Ok this ear mold seriously hurts! it feels as if its cutting my ear!

I'm not going to have any options except to wait til tomorrow when the office is open.
I would really hate to have to choose between comfort and sound, problem is I'm stuck with this hard mold.

Get a new one made - it should be under "warranty". My new soft molds have a two month warranty & I had to get them remade because of comfort issues. BTW - my hearing loss is severe to profound.

ladysolitary85 · 07-31-2011, 04:44 PM

I think the only way I can have a soft mold is if its doesn't have the speaker in it. Either way I'm shot an extra $200 down stuck with this one prolly. Hopefully I can get some of it shaved off or something, it seriously hurts!

LoveBlue · 07-31-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ladysolitary85

I think the only way I can have a soft mold is if its doesn't have the speaker in it. Either way I'm shot an extra $200 down stuck with this one prolly. Hopefully I can get some of it shaved off or something, it seriously hurts!

Your Audi should take a new impression & have a new one made at NO additional cost to you.

ladysolitary85 · 07-31-2011, 09:20 PM

going in asap Monday to get this taken care of. This really freaking hurts I don't understand why. I think all hes going to do is sand some of it off, who knows.

LoveBlue · 08-01-2011, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ladysolitary85

going in asap Monday to get this taken care of. This really freaking hurts I don't understand why. I think all hes going to do is sand some of it off, who knows.

Sanding MAY help, but if it doesn't, don't accept them...insist on a remake (at NO additional cost).

ladysolitary85 · 08-01-2011, 09:33 PM

Ok so the audiologist did make a new mold for me. He said the one they made kept pushing itself out and looks like it wasn't formed all the way, who knows, so I'm back with the squishy sponge ear pluggy thingy until that mold is ready. Hopefully it works.

For some reason though, the mold process hurt this time. Not painfully bad, but uncomfortable and not a good feeling.

DeafTim · 08-01-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ladysolitary85

Ok so the audiologist did make a new mold for me. He said the one they made kept pushing itself out and looks like it wasn't formed all the way, who knows, so I'm back with the squishy sponge ear pluggy thingy until that mold is ready. Hopefully it works.

For some reason though, the mold process hurt this time. Not painfully bad, but uncomfortable and not a good feeling.

Im glad you getting a new mold. I know what those squishy sponge molds you talking about. They comfy but are you hearing just ok with it?

ladysolitary85 · 08-02-2011, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DeafTim

Im glad you getting a new mold. I know what those squishy sponge molds you talking about. They comfy but are you hearing just ok with it?

I WISH I can just stick with the squishy mold, but I still don't benefit enough with it. I hear myself and I sound weird like muffled and off, and everyone around me sounds like chipmunks.

The mold with the build in speaker I get the clearness, and its almost as if I had the same hearing as I did when I first got the hearing aid.

LoveBlue · 08-02-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ladysolitary85

Ok so the audiologist did make a new mold for me. He said the one they made kept pushing itself out and looks like it wasn't formed all the way, who knows, so I'm back with the squishy sponge ear pluggy thingy until that mold is ready. Hopefully it works.

For some reason though, the mold process hurt this time. Not painfully bad, but uncomfortable and not a good feeling.

I hope they don't make the canal part too long. That's one of the things that I think was wrong with my new molds which is why I had her redo them (and she specified medium length on the canal part this time).

**saywhatkid** · 08-02-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ladysolitary85

For some reason though, the mold process hurt this time. Not painfully bad, but uncomfortable and not a good feeling.

Well, imagine you walked 20 miles, then sat down and took your shoes off, then put them back on...it would be same thing as having bad fit HA for weeks, then putting something else in your ear. It is still sore from the HA. I sure hope they get it right this time. Geez.

ladysolitary85 · 08-03-2011, 03:31 AM

good analogy, I hope so too I'm so sick of this run around.

rockin'robin · 08-03-2011, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ladysolitary85

good analogy, I hope so too I'm so sick of this run around.

Sorry about all this....wish I could help but I've never worn a HA in my life...(profound deaf)....had friends who did, and their complaints about them...mostly the "whistling" sounds....maybe some cheese cloth wrapped around the mold might help soften it somewhat when inserted in the ear?....(probably a dumb suggestion).

It all sounds so damn frustrating to me...more than likely I would snatch the HA out of my ear and leave it out...but I know you need it for work....

**KristinaB** · 08-03-2011, 11:17 AM

I had ITE's that I was told were better than BTE's. They were OtoSonic and very hard shell. They had to shave down my right one at least 5 times before it stopped rubbing and creating more and more issues. Then, it seems I was constantly getting ear infections. I am so glad I don't have to rely on them anymore. Nothing in my ears now and mostly earache free. Still get swimmer's ear on my rushed mornings after a shower.

ladysolitary85 · 08-03-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rockin'robin

Sorry about all this....wish I could help but I've never worn a HA in my life...(profound deaf)....had friends who did, and their complaints about them...mostly the "whistling" sounds....maybe some cheese cloth wrapped around the mold might help soften it somewhat when inserted in the ear?....(probably a dumb suggestion).

It all sounds so damn frustrating to me...more than likely I would snatch the HA out of my ear and leave it out...but I know you need it for work....

Yes whistling sound is the feedback and thats freaking annoying as hell. Hearing aids are a bliss and curse enpsecially when your in a hospital and bunch of kids are screaming.. ahhh! be glad you have profound loss

(my right ear is profound

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Originally Posted by KristinaB

I had ITE's that I was told were better than BTE's. They were OtoSonic and very hard shell. They had to shave down my right one at least 5 times before it stopped rubbing and creating more and more issues. Then, it seems I was constantly getting ear infections. I am so glad I don't have to rely on them anymore. Nothing in my ears now and mostly earache free. Still get swimmer's ear on my rushed mornings after a shower.

Yea this one is pretty weird, its still a BTE, but referred as RIC and has a hard shell with the speaker in it. so I'd be able to hear out of two speakers. I really really hope this one is more comfortable because these guys don't do soft mold.... *sighs*

ladysolitary85 · 08-03-2011, 02:53 PM

My ear is itching.... lol

I'm sure I might have some healing going on from the bad fit last time. Haven't got the new mold yet but omg my ear itches!

**KristinaB** · 08-03-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ladysolitary85

My ear is itching.... lol

I'm sure I might have some healing going on from the bad fit last time. Haven't got the new mold yet but omg my ear itches!

My ENT had told me before, to use a little baby oil or Vitamin E oil on a cotton ball in the ear to relieve the itching.

ladysolitary85 · 08-03-2011, 04:43 PM

FINALLY!!! I got a appointment with a ENT on the 29th!

*does the Snoopy (cartoon) dance*

ladysolitary85 · 08-29-2011, 01:52 AM

Big day.... ENT appointment in the morning... I will be updating.

ladysolitary85 · 08-29-2011, 12:28 PM

So.... just got done with my ENT appointment. The doctor checked my ears, looked at my report, my MRI, and told me there's no fluid or anything stuck in my ear. He strongly believes I'm having some kind of neurological issue of some sort...

History maybe repeating itself.

So whats next? back to the Neurologist next month with my blood work results and to come under some kind of conclusion.

*bangs head on keyboard*

**Dixie** · 08-29-2011, 09:07 PM

Deja vu? Ugh. Good luck with the neurologist! Hopefully they will figure out what is going on soon.

ladysolitary85 · 08-30-2011, 02:19 AM

Thanks Dixie, I'm beyond frustrated and exhausted in finding answers. Hopefully I get something next month. I need closure... I can deal either or but I just want some damn closure!

Miss-Delectable · 08-30-2011, 05:58 AM

Dang! At least the ENT believes it's a neurological problem, so it helps narrow down the search, doesn't it?

Keep us updated.

ladysolitary85 · 08-31-2011, 03:58 PM

Anyone got theories? would love to hear them.

Yes that does narrow it down quite a bit. Both drs thinks MS is unlikely. But they both believe its linked to how I lost hearing in my right when I was 5. Sooo, that could mean I have some kind of neurological disorder/disease thats dominate.

And yes, I'm making a light of the situation because its all I can do to keep my sanity stable lol.

Jazzberry · 08-31-2011, 05:21 PM

Would this be worth a trip to House Ear Institute in LA for their opinion?

Or to call them and ask them for a referral to someone more local to you who is good at diagnosing unusual hearing loss? You could tell them that your current physicians think it may be a side effect of a neurological condition that they haven't diagnosed yet.

ladysolitary85 · 09-10-2011, 03:23 AM

Ok guys update:

Sept. Tuesday the 13th I have my Neurologist appointment... the moment I've been freaking waiting for. I will have answers then.

ladysolitary85 · 09-13-2011, 02:50 AM

in just a few hours... my neurologist appointment is scheduled... hopefully I'll have some answers. I'm scared but I need this closure. Cross your fingers for me guys!

07-29-2011, 09:29 PM	#121 (permalink)
ladysolitary85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,518	yep, noticing soreness in my ear, not sure if its too big or just needs to be sanded down more but not very comfortable. Hope I can last til the weekend __________________ Severe loss in left Profound loss in right

07-31-2011, 02:11 PM	#122 (permalink)
ladysolitary85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,518	Ok this ear mold seriously hurts! it feels as if its cutting my ear! I'm not going to have any options except to wait til tomorrow when the office is open. I would really hate to have to choose between comfort and sound, problem is I'm stuck with this hard mold. __________________ Severe loss in left Profound loss in right

07-31-2011, 04:44 PM	#126 (permalink)
ladysolitary85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,518	I think the only way I can have a soft mold is if its doesn't have the speaker in it. Either way I'm shot an extra $200 down stuck with this one prolly. Hopefully I can get some of it shaved off or something, it seriously hurts! __________________ Severe loss in left Profound loss in right

07-31-2011, 09:20 PM	#128 (permalink)
ladysolitary85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,518	going in asap Monday to get this taken care of. This really freaking hurts I don't understand why. I think all hes going to do is sand some of it off, who knows. __________________ Severe loss in left Profound loss in right

08-01-2011, 09:33 PM	#130 (permalink)
ladysolitary85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,518	Ok so the audiologist did make a new mold for me. He said the one they made kept pushing itself out and looks like it wasn't formed all the way, who knows, so I'm back with the squishy sponge ear pluggy thingy until that mold is ready. Hopefully it works. For some reason though, the mold process hurt this time. Not painfully bad, but uncomfortable and not a good feeling. __________________ Severe loss in left Profound loss in right

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08-03-2011, 03:31 AM	#135 (permalink)
ladysolitary85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,518	good analogy, I hope so too I'm so sick of this run around. __________________ Severe loss in left Profound loss in right

08-03-2011, 11:17 AM	#137 (permalink)
KristinaB New SDIT Deacon Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Land of the backstroke Posts: 13,779	I had ITE's that I was told were better than BTE's. They were OtoSonic and very hard shell. They had to shave down my right one at least 5 times before it stopped rubbing and creating more and more issues. Then, it seems I was constantly getting ear infections. I am so glad I don't have to rely on them anymore. Nothing in my ears now and mostly earache free. Still get swimmer's ear on my rushed mornings after a shower.

08-03-2011, 02:53 PM	#139 (permalink)
ladysolitary85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,518	My ear is itching.... lol I'm sure I might have some healing going on from the bad fit last time. Haven't got the new mold yet but omg my ear itches! __________________ Severe loss in left Profound loss in right

08-03-2011, 04:43 PM	#141 (permalink)
ladysolitary85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,518	FINALLY!!! I got a appointment with a ENT on the 29th! does the Snoopy (cartoon) dance KristinaB likes this. __________________ Severe loss in left Profound loss in right

08-29-2011, 01:52 AM	#142 (permalink)
ladysolitary85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,518	Big day.... ENT appointment in the morning... I will be updating. Bottesini likes this. __________________ Severe loss in left Profound loss in right

08-29-2011, 12:28 PM	#143 (permalink)
ladysolitary85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,518	So.... just got done with my ENT appointment. The doctor checked my ears, looked at my report, my MRI, and told me there's no fluid or anything stuck in my ear. He strongly believes I'm having some kind of neurological issue of some sort... History maybe repeating itself. So whats next? back to the Neurologist next month with my blood work results and to come under some kind of conclusion. bangs head on keyboard __________________ Severe loss in left Profound loss in right

08-29-2011, 09:07 PM	#144 (permalink)
Dixie May I be found in Him Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 13,266	Deja vu? Ugh. Good luck with the neurologist! Hopefully they will figure out what is going on soon. ladysolitary85 likes this. __________________ Oh, you will. It is all a dream and since matter cannot be created nor destroyed, the dreams must be real in all their myriad forms. -Beowulf This Delicate Thing God Has Made *The world is measured in peasants; smaller than a unicorn but, bigger than a tidbit!*

08-30-2011, 02:19 AM	#145 (permalink)
ladysolitary85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,518	Thanks Dixie, I'm beyond frustrated and exhausted in finding answers. Hopefully I get something next month. I need closure... I can deal either or but I just want some damn closure! __________________ Severe loss in left Profound loss in right

08-30-2011, 05:58 AM	#146 (permalink)
Miss-Delectable V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 17,174 Blog Entries: 3	Dang! At least the ENT believes it's a neurological problem, so it helps narrow down the search, doesn't it? Keep us updated. ladysolitary85 likes this. __________________ "Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light." - Helen Keller

08-31-2011, 03:58 PM	#147 (permalink)
ladysolitary85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,518	Anyone got theories? would love to hear them. Yes that does narrow it down quite a bit. Both drs thinks MS is unlikely. But they both believe its linked to how I lost hearing in my right when I was 5. Sooo, that could mean I have some kind of neurological disorder/disease thats dominate. And yes, I'm making a light of the situation because its all I can do to keep my sanity stable lol. __________________ Severe loss in left Profound loss in right

08-31-2011, 05:21 PM	#148 (permalink)
Jazzberry Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New York State Posts: 761 Blog Entries: 2	Would this be worth a trip to House Ear Institute in LA for their opinion? Or to call them and ask them for a referral to someone more local to you who is good at diagnosing unusual hearing loss? You could tell them that your current physicians think it may be a side effect of a neurological condition that they haven't diagnosed yet.

09-10-2011, 03:23 AM	#149 (permalink)
ladysolitary85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,518	Ok guys update: Sept. Tuesday the 13th I have my Neurologist appointment... the moment I've been freaking waiting for. I will have answers then. __________________ Severe loss in left Profound loss in right

09-13-2011, 02:50 AM	#150 (permalink)
ladysolitary85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,518	in just a few hours... my neurologist appointment is scheduled... hopefully I'll have some answers. I'm scared but I need this closure. Cross your fingers for me guys! __________________ Severe loss in left Profound loss in right

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