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hearing loss hearing aid - #14014

Neil

I am trying to figure out this whole hearing loss thing and if a hearing aid could actually help. A few months ago, I started noticing I couldn't hear the TV unless it was super loud, and even then, it felt like I was straining. My family kept telling me I need to get tested, but I kept putting it off thinking it’s no big deal. Then, last week at a family dinner, I realized I wasn't getting half the conversation and it was really frustrating. Had my hearing tested and the doc said I have mild hearing loss. They mentioned a hearing aid might be a good option, but I don’t want to jump in without knowing more, you know? Like, how do I even choose one? Some people say they’re uncomfortable or hard to use. I read some reviews online and it seems like hearing aids are getting better, but I'm still kinda skeptical. Do they really help with hearing loss, or are they just a hassle? Also, how do I know which style to pick? There's those ones that go behind your ear and others that are in the canal, and I just wonder if one is better for mild hearing loss than the other. Any advice would help a ton!

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