Recent content by airforcefamily

Yes, it's a ric type.

I've had my hearing aids for a little over a month now. (Thanks for all the help the first time I posted!) They're phonak audeo q90, in purple because that totally matters (the purple is awesome, I'm so glad I went for it). The big stumbling block with getting a good fit that is also...

Maybe I'm thinking of something else. These were little round things that came in a few different sizes. I'm wondering if the larger type that are custom made would work.

She said something about how it keeps your ear from feeling plugged up. I have tmj too. Would it be worthwhile to ask for a custom ear mold?

I was asking here because everyone seems really knowledgeable. The audiologist is as well, of course, but I'm not super comfortable asking some of these questions because she's selling what I'm asking about and has a vested interest in getting me (my insurance) to buy. I did get a second...

That's so cute! I like the idea of not hiding them and really owning it. I saw white ones and thought they were for people with white hair, never would have thought to use them as a blank canvas.

Ordered the purple ones! I wasn't sure but I've convinced myself I'll feel like an old lady with brown ones.

She said the behind the ear ones wold be best. What she showed me was a little plastic piece with a tube from it to a little soft piece that fits in your ear.

Thank you for all the replies! I'm going to the other local place today to see what they recommend. It's so nice to read the colors aren't weird for an adult! My husband is thinking the brown or beige ones would be best but I just feel sort of, I don't know, sad looking at them. They don't seem...

Hi! Is it ok to ask some questions here? I've been having trouble with not understanding words and needing people to repeat things as well as hearing ringing in my ears. My ENT recommended having a hearing test. It was today and the audiologist said hearing aids would be helpful for me. I know...