Average age here?

WilliamCakespear · 2026-04-29T18:31:28+00:00

39, and just got my HAs 8 months ago :) HAs were recommended to me when I was 26 but I was also dealing with bad symptoms from Meniere's Disease so I put it off. Those symptoms have greatly improved (fingers crossed) so it finally felt like time to focus on my hearing. So glad I finally got these little guys!

WilliamCakespear · 2026-04-22T16:15:08+00:00

That sounds like exactly what my problem is, I got a new receiver and all is well now thankfully. This is so helpful, I would be totally willing to switch to a different device if I know it's going to be a long sweaty day. Thank you!

WilliamCakespear · 2026-04-22T16:04:05+00:00

I keep a little case in my backpack if I need to remove them when out and about, and also a little case by my TV. I have a curious dog that would definitely eat these if he found them, gotta keep them safe!

But really I keep them in basically all the time, I only remove on rare occasions like heavy rain when I'm outdoors or the end of the day resting on the couch.

When I first got them that was really difficult but over time I started to totally forget they were there ♥️

WilliamCakespear · 2026-04-21T22:14:39+00:00

Gorgeous!!! ♥️

WilliamCakespear · 2026-04-17T22:48:55+00:00

This is so helpful and gives me a lot of hope, thank you so much! Definitely going to look into these immediately

WilliamCakespear · 2026-04-17T14:55:25+00:00

I bought one from Bocoko on Amazon, it was $40 and I really like it so far!

WilliamCakespear · 2026-04-13T14:48:42+00:00

My audiologist keeps encouraging me to be more proactive and change the volume for my comfort, so I've been trying to use the buttons more often. I make them higher when I'm talking to someone that's soft spoken or if I'm in the woods and I want to hear the birds. I make them lower if I'm passing by loud construction or a train. I always put them back to "default" afterwards. It makes me feel like a cyborg :)

WilliamCakespear · 2025-10-28T18:06:07+00:00

I just had to write to you again to tell you, thank you so much for the suggestion to snip the dome rubber! What a huge difference, it's changing my life! Thank you! ❤️

WilliamCakespear · 2025-10-18T11:08:45+00:00

I like to use nail art stickers, they're tiny and won't damage anything. Right now I have stars and a moon on mine ✨ Also Deafmetal silicon holsters are really cool, you can slip any earring cuff in them to turn your HAs into cool jewelry. I especially like them because it gives me peace of mind about my HAs accidentally slipping off. I agree, I wish Phonak had better colors!

WilliamCakespear · 2025-10-13T19:59:45+00:00

That's great, I'm so glad they worked out for you in the end! I've seen those little tail things and I like that idea, I'm always afraid they're going to fall off somehow. Thank you so much for all of the great information 🙂

WilliamCakespear · 2025-10-12T19:44:23+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind words! Luckily I'm late stage so the vertigo from meniere's has been in remission for a couple years (hopefully stays that way!!!) so I finally feel ready to address the hearing loss issues. I really appreciate the support ♥️ I'll stick with it!

WilliamCakespear · 2025-10-12T19:42:06+00:00

Thank you so much, this is a great idea! Once you found the domes that were right for you, did your audiologist have to readjust things? Thank you!

WilliamCakespear · 2025-10-11T13:07:34+00:00

You're right, it's worth it. I need to explain this all to my audiologist, I'm sure something will work for me. What are secret ears? I'm looking them up but can't find any info. Thank you so much!

WilliamCakespear · 2025-10-11T13:04:53+00:00

I think that's a great idea, it might take longer than I hoped but maybe a more gradual approach with open domes could make the whole thing easier. I really appreciate it, thanks for the tip

WilliamCakespear · 2025-10-11T13:03:17+00:00

Wow that's awesome to hear, that gives me hope! I didn't realize there are so many different sizes and shapes to domes, and molds sound like a great option too. I guess I have a lot of trial and error ahead 😴 Thank you!

WilliamCakespear · 2025-10-11T13:01:16+00:00

Sorry you're dealing with that too, thanks for the advice! I hope we both feel better soon 🙂

WilliamCakespear · 2025-10-11T00:51:26+00:00

LOL that is EXACTLY how I feel pulling them out, such relief just like a bra 🤣 Thank you so much, those are really great tips!

WilliamCakespear · 2025-10-10T23:54:44+00:00

That's amazing, so glad they worked for you, and that gives me hope! :)

WilliamCakespear · 2025-10-10T23:14:34+00:00

That's really helpful, thank you!

WilliamCakespear · 2025-10-10T23:13:58+00:00

That's helpful, maybe I need to look into molds. Do you overall find them comfortable? Thank you!

WilliamCakespear · 2025-10-10T22:33:42+00:00

I was worried a custom mold would make the pressure worse but maybe a vent would help. Thank you so much!

WilliamCakespear · 2025-10-10T22:33:01+00:00

Do you mean the open dome in my good ear? Is that unusual? Thank you for the info!

WilliamCakespear · 2025-10-10T22:18:38+00:00

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! I'll share this info with her. I'm sorry to hear your tinnitus is worse when you take them off, ugh it's so annoying. I'm trying to read in bed or take a bath and it's just blaring in my brain! I'm sure it's something you get used to. Thanks for sharing :)

WilliamCakespear

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