about losing hearing - Page 2

Miss-Delectable · 01-18-2006, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chajukin

My Mum and dad became deaf with mengitis at 18 months

My older brother is hearing, and i am partly deaf but do not know how. My mum don't have any other deaf in her family past same as my dad, but my My dad's grandfather's wife's father was deaf.

I first got my hearing aid when i was 5. Lot people had tease me but got used to it, but i still get bullied at school everynow and then, my first year in High School was the hardest as i cannot hear all words people say behind me, so i alway turn around and ask them repeat and i alway got trouble, and suspended from school. But now the stupid teacher realise it was not my fault and i have not been suspend from school, this January 30th i will start Grade 12 last year of High School

Doesn't Grovedale Sec College have deaf unit where you can get support?
By the way, good luck with year 12.

highlands · 01-19-2006, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chajukin

My Mum and dad became deaf with mengitis at 18 months

My older brother is hearing, and i am partly deaf but do not know how. My mum don't have any other deaf in her family past same as my dad, but my My dad's grandfather's wife's father was deaf.

I first got my hearing aid when i was 5. Lot people had tease me but got used to it, but i still get bullied at school everynow and then, my first year in High School was the hardest as i cannot hear all words people say behind me, so i alway turn around and ask them repeat and i alway got trouble, and suspended from school. But now the stupid teacher realise it was not my fault and i have not been suspend from school, this January 30th i will start Grade 12 last year of High School

Hey buddy, I have the same problems as you do. I work in a hospital and I'm always in trouble when someone talks with me. Although I wear a hearing aid it doesn't help much. I have to ask people to repeat what they say to me. It's frustrating to many people .. Most of the people around me think that I don't hear when I don't want to hear.. anyway I know I have my own world.. Good luck on your school

gnarlydorkette · 01-21-2006, 05:58 PM

Although it was diagnosed that I had damaged hearing (Somebody had told me the formal term for this condition but I kept forgetting-- my cochella got broken hairs for SOME reason. They weren't sure if I was born with broken cochella-hairs which impairs my cochellas to "vibrate" and pass on the sounds to my brain) and was suspected it was post-birth deafness but my mother felt strongly that I was born Deaf because of my behavior as a newborn (never cried if it's noisy, acted very calm and quiet, liked/responsed to the stimulations of facial expressions and gestures).

My mother didn't get sick during pregnancy however I did get sick with chicken pox at a very young age but it was normal for infants to get chicken pox and it hadn't been proved that chicken pox can cause deafness. My mother said I was acting Deaf way before I got the pox. She also remembered that one of her paternal grandfathers (my paternal great-grandfather) was Deaf and did use his own sign language but her mother (my maternal grandmother) cannot remember if that man was Deaf his whole life or became deaf due to his age.

I was finally officially diagnosed Deaf at age 2 after my mother succeed at pressuring the doctors to conduct a hearing test on me (they denied the hearing test on me years before because "it is too early to find out, wait until she is 2 years old")... now with today's technology you can find out if your child is Deaf or not within 1 or 2 days after you pop your child out.

deafdyke · 01-22-2006, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Most of the people around me think that I don't hear when I don't want to hear..

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EVERYONE teases me about that. One of my away messages is even : Sara to Megan:" She's selectivly hoh.....she can hear when she wants to, even without her hearing aids!" Gee....looks like my RAs know me too well!

highlands · 01-22-2006, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deafdyke

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EVERYONE teases me about that. One of my away messages is even : Sara to Megan:" She's selectivly hoh.....she can hear when she wants to, even without her hearing aids!" Gee....looks like my RAs know me too well!

WELL-DONE

---------
by the way, what's the meaning of RA ?

Dannie · 02-17-2006, 10:18 AM

I'am in Toronto, Canada.........

I was born with a 30% hearing loss, but they only found that out when I was three, so I mean how would they really know anyway?? The first ENT I went to said there wasn't anything wrong either! I'am not hitting almost 40 and have a 65% loss in both ears (not just one anymore) BUT I'am super-sensitive to loud noises in my left ear - so I only wear one hearing aid.

I think the whole thing really started as a result of all those vaccinations I had as a kid, and I do a lot of research on the Hyperacusis Network. It's incredible what the ENT's know but never share with you, it's mind-boggling! The Hyperacusis Network is at www.hyperacusis.net, it's for people sensitive to noises.

I'am stilling getting yelled at "all the time" by my family, and they started with the bubblefish talk about one year ago, thanks to the Cdn. Hearing Society and it's just so bloody irritating, besides the fact that used to trigger migraines for me, but if I door slams for example, I feel it cut like a knife in my left eye! I'd rather be deaf, to me life would me just so much easier!

califgirl1962 · 02-17-2006, 08:34 PM

Hi I am also newly been deaf..I have only been deaf fro about 2 years after a bad surgery I had and I feel the same way,like I am in my own world and it is harder becasue I don't know anyone who is deaf..I only have datind men who can hear and that isn't aproblem for them but it is for me,we cant go to the moves or listen to music and most ofthem love that stuff but it is to hard for me and I cant hear then unless there is light on there face so they get really upset sometime,but I dont knowwhat to do except maybe just stop dating and stay at home..does anymore have any ideas for me please? thanks alot
LORI

highlands · 02-18-2006, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by califgirl1962

Hi I am also newly been deaf..I have only been deaf fro about 2 years after a bad surgery I had and I feel the same way,like I am in my own world and it is harder becasue I don't know anyone who is deaf..I only have datind men who can hear and that isn't aproblem for them but it is for me,we cant go to the moves or listen to music and most ofthem love that stuff but it is to hard for me and I cant hear then unless there is light on there face so they get really upset sometime,but I dont knowwhat to do except maybe just stop dating and stay at home..does anymore have any ideas for me please? thanks alot
LORI

Hi clifgirl1962.. You have moved to another world.. a world which is mostly silent.. You're new in your new world.. You will have much trouble while you're getting used to the new world.. ( I'm hard of hearing but live mostly in half silent world )... Your friends and family will have extremely difficult occasions about your new status.. You cannot fully join many of activities as you did before.. The main point is that you have quit hearing world and entered a new world.. so try to adjust your new world.. It will open many new doors to you and ( believe me) it will enrich your life...Good luck

annabelle · 03-04-2006, 07:47 AM

Califgirl, I was HOH for years then lost all my hearing .up until then I had only lived in the hearing world, I have found it hard to make that jump into being Deaf. Get some good lip reading classes I did and lip read well, I dont sign too good as my family wouldnt accept my deafness and I wasnt allowed to sign at home my mother told me it embarrassed her when I did it god knows why. I still date hearing guys but am selective as I find they dont really want to comit to a deafie and I have had 2 who mocked the way I spoke to their friends when I was there ie " listen to anna she sounds like she has a sock in her mouth" and other ruder things, so now I am looking for a Deaf or HOH boy friend. Dont hang onto the hearing world califgirl cos you aint never going back to it. Be proud of your deafness I am.

Tousi · 03-04-2006, 01:20 PM

Excuse me but what's a "CIC"?

highlands · 03-04-2006, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tousi

Excuse me but what's a "CIC"?

I think It's a type of hearing aids.. it means Completely Inside the Channel
it's almost invisible..

Fo'Shizzle · 04-26-2006, 04:20 PM

I was just wondering what causes everyone hearing loss... some may be born with it some may not.....

I was told that GENTMIACIN TOXICITY causes my hearing loss......

WhisperHorse · 04-26-2006, 04:26 PM

I born as hearing, then when I became 3 months old, I became sick with named of a long word of "M" that I cannot spell it. Until I became 3 years old, I finally became deaf as 100%. But Im proud to be deaf!

Fo'Shizzle · 04-26-2006, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweetheart

I born as hearing, then when I became 3 months old, I became sick with named of a long word of "M" that I cannot spell it. Until I became 3 years old, I finally became deaf as 100%. But Im proud to be deaf!

Meningitis??

WhisperHorse · 04-26-2006, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cassbugs

Meningitis??

I think that, but not sure. Have to ask my mom since I didnt ask her abt it since I was young.

GalaxyAngel · 04-26-2006, 08:54 PM

Birth Deaf..

Fo'Shizzle · 04-26-2006, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweetheart

I think that, but not sure. Have to ask my mom since I didnt ask her abt it since I was young.

I'm sorry to hear that it may cause your loss... but hey like you said your proud to be deaf.... So am I!!!

Cheri · 04-26-2006, 09:39 PM

about losing hearing

And this thread should be in "Our world and Culture forum" not "hearing aids/Cochlear Implants forum".

Fo'Shizzle · 04-26-2006, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheri

about losing hearing

And this thread should be in "Our world and Culture forum" not "hearing aids/Cochlear Implants forum".

jeez im sorry didn't realize that...

thanks for letting me know!

Foxrac · 04-26-2006, 10:16 PM

I'm became deaf when I was 19 month old but it hadn't found until 19 month old, I think it's sure is from born.

Fo'Shizzle · 04-26-2006, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrippLA

I'm became deaf when I was 19 month old but it hadn't found until 19 month old, I think it's sure is from born.

did any med cause it? im just thinking out loud

Foxrac · 04-26-2006, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cassbugs

did any med cause it? im just thinking out loud

nah, I think it's genetic or something.

jazzy · 04-26-2006, 10:39 PM

I lost my hearing to spinal menigintis at age two and half.

Fo'Shizzle · 04-26-2006, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazzy

I lost my hearing to spinal menigintis at age two and half.

I just had a spinal tap on my back the other day checking for spinal meniginitis.

Roadrunner · 04-26-2006, 10:54 PM

Mod Note:

Threads were merged...one was created just recently and was merged with this thread as both threads were covering the same topic--.

~RR

(thanks to Cheri....

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View Poll Results: What's your hearing status ?
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completely deaf but lost hearing without mother tongue learning	1	2.22%
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hard of hearing and loss is progressing gradually	19	42.22%
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02-17-2006, 08:34 PM	#37 (permalink)
califgirl1962 I am newly deaf and need Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SAN BERANRDINO CALIFORNIA Posts: 2	About Losing Hearing Also Hi I am also newly been deaf..I have only been deaf fro about 2 years after a bad surgery I had and I feel the same way,like I am in my own world and it is harder becasue I don't know anyone who is deaf..I only have datind men who can hear and that isn't aproblem for them but it is for me,we cant go to the moves or listen to music and most ofthem love that stuff but it is to hard for me and I cant hear then unless there is light on there face so they get really upset sometime,but I dont knowwhat to do except maybe just stop dating and stay at home..does anymore have any ideas for me please? thanks alot LORI

04-26-2006, 04:20 PM	#42 (permalink)
Fo'Shizzle Love is Blind Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Why you want to know! Posts: 2,124	what causes your hearing loss?? newborn??? I was just wondering what causes everyone hearing loss... some may be born with it some may not..... I was told that GENTMIACIN TOXICITY causes my hearing loss......

04-26-2006, 04:26 PM	#43 (permalink)
WhisperHorse Lexi's Mommy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,298	I born as hearing, then when I became 3 months old, I became sick with named of a long word of "M" that I cannot spell it. Until I became 3 years old, I finally became deaf as 100%. But Im proud to be deaf! __________________ Proud Mommy of my Alexanderia Gayle Born on May 21, 2008 8 lbs 1.4 oz and 21 1/2 inches She's the love of my life. "Gravitation cannot be held responsible for people falling in love."

04-26-2006, 08:54 PM	#46 (permalink)
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01-21-2006, 05:58 PM	#33 (permalink)
gnarlydorkette is leaving for good. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny Diego in Califunny Posts: 1,764	Although it was diagnosed that I had damaged hearing (Somebody had told me the formal term for this condition but I kept forgetting-- my cochella got broken hairs for SOME reason. They weren't sure if I was born with broken cochella-hairs which impairs my cochellas to "vibrate" and pass on the sounds to my brain) and was suspected it was post-birth deafness but my mother felt strongly that I was born Deaf because of my behavior as a newborn (never cried if it's noisy, acted very calm and quiet, liked/responsed to the stimulations of facial expressions and gestures). My mother didn't get sick during pregnancy however I did get sick with chicken pox at a very young age but it was normal for infants to get chicken pox and it hadn't been proved that chicken pox can cause deafness. My mother said I was acting Deaf way before I got the pox. She also remembered that one of her paternal grandfathers (my paternal great-grandfather) was Deaf and did use his own sign language but her mother (my maternal grandmother) cannot remember if that man was Deaf his whole life or became deaf due to his age. I was finally officially diagnosed Deaf at age 2 after my mother succeed at pressuring the doctors to conduct a hearing test on me (they denied the hearing test on me years before because "it is too early to find out, wait until she is 2 years old")... now with today's technology you can find out if your child is Deaf or not within 1 or 2 days after you pop your child out.

02-17-2006, 10:18 AM	#36 (permalink)
Dannie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, ON Canada Posts: 459	I'am in Toronto, Canada......... I was born with a 30% hearing loss, but they only found that out when I was three, so I mean how would they really know anyway?? The first ENT I went to said there wasn't anything wrong either! I'am not hitting almost 40 and have a 65% loss in both ears (not just one anymore) BUT I'am super-sensitive to loud noises in my left ear - so I only wear one hearing aid. I think the whole thing really started as a result of all those vaccinations I had as a kid, and I do a lot of research on the Hyperacusis Network. It's incredible what the ENT's know but never share with you, it's mind-boggling! The Hyperacusis Network is at www.hyperacusis.net, it's for people sensitive to noises. I'am stilling getting yelled at "all the time" by my family, and they started with the bubblefish talk about one year ago, thanks to the Cdn. Hearing Society and it's just so bloody irritating, besides the fact that used to trigger migraines for me, but if I door slams for example, I feel it cut like a knife in my left eye! I'd rather be deaf, to me life would me just so much easier!

03-04-2006, 07:47 AM	#39 (permalink)
annabelle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9	Califgirl, I was HOH for years then lost all my hearing .up until then I had only lived in the hearing world, I have found it hard to make that jump into being Deaf. Get some good lip reading classes I did and lip read well, I dont sign too good as my family wouldnt accept my deafness and I wasnt allowed to sign at home my mother told me it embarrassed her when I did it god knows why. I still date hearing guys but am selective as I find they dont really want to comit to a deafie and I have had 2 who mocked the way I spoke to their friends when I was there ie " listen to anna she sounds like she has a sock in her mouth" and other ruder things, so now I am looking for a Deaf or HOH boy friend. Dont hang onto the hearing world califgirl cos you aint never going back to it. Be proud of your deafness I am.

03-04-2006, 01:20 PM	#40 (permalink)
Tousi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 8,238	Excuse me but what's a "CIC"?

04-26-2006, 09:39 PM	#48 (permalink)
Cheri Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,022	about losing hearing And this thread should be in "Our world and Culture forum" not "hearing aids/Cochlear Implants forum". __________________

04-26-2006, 10:16 PM	#50 (permalink)
Foxrac o_O Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 14,307	I'm became deaf when I was 19 month old but it hadn't found until 19 month old, I think it's sure is from born. __________________

04-26-2006, 10:39 PM	#53 (permalink)
jazzy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,196	I lost my hearing to spinal menigintis at age two and half.

04-26-2006, 10:54 PM	#55 (permalink)
Roadrunner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,090	Mod Note: Threads were merged...one was created just recently and was merged with this thread as both threads were covering the same topic--. ~RR (thanks to Cheri.... )

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