Deafness & Hearing Loss Support Group

If you're living with deafness or hearing loss, you're not alone. Connect with other members who are coping with these challenges to discuss treatment options and share support.

Newest Group Members

	KimberlyV I have been hard of hearing from birth, but it has gotten progressively worse. I began wearing hearing aids at age 28.		kapkan99 I have servere hearing loss in my right ear. I wear a hearing aid.
	ktobias I have had a hearing loss since I was 3 years old. I wear behind the ears hearing aids in both ears.

Recent Discussions

Dizzyness and Nausea on top of the hrg loss
I have hearing loss in both ears and have been wearing hearing aids for about 13-14 years. I have recently begun getting ear infections and have the most awful dizziness and nausea. I have an appointment for March tenth with an otonuerologist. If anyone Read more...

Posted by KimberlyV on Tue Mar 2

Hearing aids
Many of my patients (mostly the men) are so reluctant to even try hearing aids. I think it's pride issue. I remember my father having a hard time accepting the fact that he needed a hearing aid. I've seen how much the technology has changed and how small Read more...

Posted by CarolCares on Mon Jun 23

Re: Deafness & Hearing Loss
ew it's so true. the best way is to rinse them gently in the shower with a washcloth. or put drops in them. never poke anything into your ear. Read more...

Posted by Helen76F on Mon Jun 23

Re: Deafness & Hearing Loss
Hi Lila, This is actually something that used to happen with me on a yearly basis. My grandfather used to have the same problem. Some people have one ear that doesn't flush itself naturally as well as the other, and visiting and Ear Nose and Throat doc Read more...

Posted by Natalie Vavricka on Fri Jun 20

Re: Our hearing IS getting worse!
I'm not surprised. I feel like everything on me is going...eyes, ears. What a sad decline!!!!!!! Read more...

Posted by Lila463 on Fri Jun 20

Re: Headphone use and hearing loss
I'm also worried about the concerts I've gone too! Considering I always leave deaf or nearly deaf, that can't be good for my hearing! Read more...

Posted by harryharhar on Fri May 30

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