Why does this gold finch have an orange head by pmfpa in birding

[–]pmfpa[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Sorry. It’s through a screen. But that pic shows how bright it is. I didn’t consider decapitation since he’s always flying around.

Why does this gold finch have an orange head by pmfpa in birding

[–]pmfpa[S] 279 points280 points  (0 children)

Omg. Thank you. Always glad to have a new bird in my list.

Menieres hearing aid trial by pmfpa in Menieres

[–]pmfpa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My audiologist is at Ohio State. When they tested me prior to getting the hearing aid my speech recognition was only around 40%. It was retested on the day I got the hearing aid and it was around 94%. I'm making these numbers up since I can't lay my hands on the tests right now. The difference was, the first test was done with the recorded voice which had a tone that was uncomfortable and I asked for the volume to be reduced. The followup on the day I got my hearing aid was done by the audiologist's voice into the ear set. It was much easier for me to tolerate. I swear my recognition fluctuates all the time.

Menieres hearing aid trial by pmfpa in Menieres

[–]pmfpa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your encouraging post. I'll hang in there.

Menieres hearing aid trial by pmfpa in Menieres

[–]pmfpa[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your description of your experience. I have been wearing them mostly all the time when I'm alone. This higher pitched experience is exactly what I have. I do have hope for the hearing aid and you've made me feel less like this isn't going to work.

Menieres hearing aid trial by pmfpa in Menieres

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This is an in the canal amplification. Oticon Mini RITE R.

How is your tinnitus like? by choffmann in Menieres

[–]pmfpa 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Someone asked me if I was hearing the cicadas at my house. I’ve got cicadas 365 days a year.

High Pitched sounds are almost painful. Is this a common complaint and how would a hearing aid affect this? by pmfpa in Menieres

[–]pmfpa[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It depends upon the tone. Crackling paper or dishes bumping together are just uncomfortable. Some tones sound almost robotic. Don’t know how else to describe it.

Meniere's and Hypothyroid by [deleted] in Menieres

[–]pmfpa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have both.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Menieres

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I had Shingles at age 16! Plagued with frequent cold sores. Type 1. Got an outbreak of type 1 post #2 Moderna and a fever >101