I was given a set of NHS Hearing Aid maskers. They were initially set for white noise. I thought that they only had one setting. Reading items on this forum and seeing a more enthusiastic audiologist made me realise that they could do other things. The next audiologist set them with two programs. One for white noise and the other brown noise. I believe there is no amplification or self -adjustment of the volume.
They are very useful for watching the TV at night and I would be lost without them.
The question I ask, "What else can these things do? Has anyone got these programed to do anything else?. I would be very interested to know.
Written by
ade-the-pade
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
9 Replies
•
Hi ade,
Mine are NHS Hearing aids with a built in masker but no option to adjust the volume of it.
When I see him next time I will alsk him set it on number 1 hearing aid setting to adjust the masker if needed.
I now wear the aid on my left ear only when my T is bothersome. I always wear the right hearing aid, usually only on setting 1 which is for hearing loss.
It takes some getting used to understanding the aids doesn't it? A good and understanding audiologist is vital. Love, Angela xx
How does it help watching the TV Ade? I didn't use to watch much telly - it's difficult with young kids, but I did used to like an hour or so of Salvage Hunters before bed. I've completely stopped watching TV however, as I find it doesn't keep my mind or ears occupied enough, allowing Mr T to take centre stage. It's getting a bit depressing though, as we're all in different rooms now, me with the radio on, the kids on their bloody tablets and my missus watching telly.
It os bizarre. I stopped watch t.v. due to t. Now with the masked it really helps. I have hyperacusis in my left ear and t in my right. The left ear masker is set at low level brown noise. For some reason this reduces the level of the t in my right ear. This effect lasts about an hour and then my brain knows that I have tricked it. It then switches the t in the right ear back on. I too have young children and will only watch telly if something very good is on.
i can adjust the volumn depending on how low or high my T is though the audiologist sets the level of volumn. But she always gets me to check if its low/loud enough but below my T.
I know you shouldnt wear it all the time but a few days a week I leave it in all day and night then i usually have a couple of quiet days. The dome has holes in it so air is allowed in to help your ears breathe and i just figure that if this works then its part of my T management.
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.
A bad week and feeling very low
Hello - Newbie alert :-)
What works best for colds and other bugs
Its not getting better its beginning to drive me mad
EA 2010, Section 20 reasonable adjustments 
