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leftieNanner

(15,729 posts)
6. Good Tips
Sat Jul 10, 2021, 06:10 PM
Jul 2021

The audiologist I saw (other than the Costco guy - who was great) was a bit of a used car salesman. He kept trying to steer me towards the $8,000 ones!

These ones that I bought online did not involve any fitting and I'm having trouble figuring out whether I have them in correctly or not. They are rechargeable, though. So none of those tiny batteries.

I may need to go a different route. Thanks for your input.

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I know one thing True Blue American Jul 2021 #1
The Over-the-counter thing also has me thinking leftieNanner Jul 2021 #3
People think their True Blue American Jul 2021 #23
I use oticon in the ear, and find them more than adequate. pbmus Jul 2021 #2
Thanks for the suggestion leftieNanner Jul 2021 #4
Keep in mind True Blue American Jul 2021 #24
I have used Oticon also. No problems. secondwind Jul 2021 #19
Get a good audiologist. Scottie Mom Jul 2021 #5
Good Tips leftieNanner Jul 2021 #6
You're very welcome. Scottie Mom Jul 2021 #12
My husband reminded me leftieNanner Jul 2021 #16
Been there and done that, too! Scottie Mom Jul 2021 #17
Perfect advice True Blue American Jul 2021 #25
I have in-the-ear hearing aids from Costcto DavidDvorkin Jul 2021 #7
May I ask how much they cost? leftieNanner Jul 2021 #10
It's been a while, but I think they were around $1800 total DavidDvorkin Jul 2021 #11
Thank you. leftieNanner Jul 2021 #14
It's important to like your audiologist and feel comfortable. Scottie Mom Jul 2021 #18
Starkey has a 3 year guarantee. True Blue American Jul 2021 #26
Widex are the best I've tried. The Wizard Jul 2021 #8
I know my hearing isn't great. Tomconroy Jul 2021 #9
I'm on Medicare and there is no coverage for hearing aids leftieNanner Jul 2021 #13
Without the insurance coverage Tomconroy Jul 2021 #15
Do you have Medicare Advantage? True Blue American Jul 2021 #27
I use Beltone digital behind the ear aids. They're expensive, but they work well. tblue37 Jul 2021 #20
Thanks for the information leftieNanner Jul 2021 #21
I've never replaced them. Their gain can be adjusted as my hearing gets worse. I do have tblue37 Jul 2021 #22
That is important. True Blue American Jul 2021 #28
You do have to take care of them. True Blue American Jul 2021 #29
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