Hopeful but disappointed

[Sailorsam2001]

I thought I would share the appointment I had on Friday.

I was thinking there and then that it would be sorted but no.

I went in to see an audiologist of some sort and then all he did was syringe which helped as I have small ear canals and he also said about to just carry on with therapy which I have started.

I was like "is that it" as he showed me the door. I was under the assumption it was a full hearing assessment etc. But no. So I asked him about hearing tests and apparently they can't do it on site. So there's another bit of waiting. But apparently a letter for a referral is being sent. I don't know how long this will take but it's frustrating to say the least. I was really annoyed after that even if there's nothing he could have done.

Hopefully they make a case for me having hearing aids. I am sure it will help!

[Happyrosie]

Ah well, Sailorsam, from the replies you got to your earlier post it looks like you’re not alone in being disappointed!

[Hidden]

Takes so long doesn't it. I hope you get your heading aids soon and they make a difference.

[Sailorsam2001 in reply to Hidden]

I just felt like it was pointless doing it tbh. It felt like a waste of time. So I think I may give my GP a ring and explain it. I was vexed for a good two hours after it. It was awful.

[Hidden]

Hi Sailorsam2001

I felt very disappointed too. I got a better hearing test at Hearing Clinic company. It included hearing with background noise test and a speech recognition test.

The test is free but then they tried to sell you expensive hearing aids. I didn't go for them as there wasn't a huge difference for me when I tried them and they were very expensive! They felt comfortable and my own voice sounded better but top range cost 5 thousand pounds for a pair!

Anyway my main motivation for going was the detailed tests. I got a print out of my hearing tests and offered to pay for the print-outs but they said it was ok. I learned much more about my hearing and tinnitus there than I did with NHS...maybe worth a try if you have one near, or another private hearing place simply for the tests and discussion? I have sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus and they explained it very well. All the best

[Sailorsam2001 in reply to Hidden]

It's really shit tbh. Apologies for my language but it was awful. It was not even a hearing test centre etc so I have to wait probably ages for more results. I just want this to happen as I think it will benefit me massively. It's just a lot of waiting

[rabbits65]

I am so sorry that you feel let down over your appointment. I know exactly how you feel , you feel like nobody cares or understands and also the long wait doesn’t helpmatters . A year ago when I paid 195 pounds for a private chat with an Ent specialist , he just sat on the edge of his desk and looked like he was ready to run out the door , it felt very degrading and made me feel let down . It’s like we are not important . I know what it feels like .

[Sailorsam2001 in reply to rabbits65]

I think a call to my GP is going to be happening as I felt it was just a normal appointment. It was just ear irrigation as I have small ear canals and a general chit chat about stuff I have heard before.

[Hidden]

No worries...take care. Hope you get some help.

[1966366]

Join the Q.

[doglover1973]

So sorry Sailorsam2001 You have my every sympathy. Persevere with your GP. Keep saying what you need. That's what I've had to do. I first contacted my GP in July 2020 and today - 16 months later - I'm going to ENT. You'll get there too .

[Hidden in reply to doglover1973]

16 mnths! Good luck at ENT today doglover1973

Yes, as Doglover says, persevere with your GP, Sailorsam2001

[doglover1973 in reply to Hidden]

Aww. Thanks Fuzzy. Hope you have a good day too 🙂

[purenostalgia]

So sorry to hear this Sam, let's hope your next appointment has better results.

Take Care

Mike

[Hidden]

I'd ask if you can see an audiovestibular Doctor ( they are on the NHS) , they specialize in Tinnitus as well as other hearing issues and balance issues. It's a new area of medicine and I don't think it's available in every area yet but worth finding out as they run Tinnitus clinics.

I know about audiovestibular because I'll be going into to medicine and it's the branch of medicine I want to go into after FY training.

Having Tinnitus has made me want to have a career helping those with it and as being a Dr is all I've ever wanted to be audiovestibular is the right choice

[TishL in reply to Hidden]

Wish I had read this a couple of weeks ago. 25 mins chat paying private (£250). I was hoping a sound I've had for 6 months might be investigated. It stops sometimes when lying down and resting on my back or if I stick finger in ear, the annoying, warbling tune stops??? I believe it started after trying ear pieces out at private clinic. Not sure if it was trying the sound therapy (only 30 mins) but it sounds like the tones I was played to see how sensitive I was to sound!! Trying to do something to help tinnitus backfired for me. Anyway, no such luck with any further investigating. He looked in my ears, told i have small ear canals and all looked fine. Just put on cbt list on nhs. I will look into audiovestibular Clinic. I should add I've had high hissing constant sound for 2 years also.