all part of my 'new normal'..

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So,I finally had a hearing test, and to be quite honest, I can't wait for my new hearing aids to arrive.. onwards and upwards..

Beesuit 14 days ago in reply to DesR

DesR said:
worth getting good ones. Cost a lot but you’ll be so glad you got them

Yes absolutely!

Dani

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DesR 14 days ago in reply to Beesuit

Eye wateringly expensive but I have a 5 year plan and see the same audiologist twice a year for checkups as well ad wax removal if needed. I can call or email anytime too

DesR 14 days ago in reply to Micky55

Just found this

Can radiotherapy damage your hearing?

Hearing loss may start slowly in the first 2 years after treatment. Radiotherapy or the chemotherapy drug cisplatin may cause ringing in the ears (tinnitus). It often gets better as your ears recover from the effects of treatment. But it can sometimes be permanent.

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