{"id":2059,"date":"2018-07-17T07:51:03","date_gmt":"2018-07-17T07:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selectivehearingmatters.com\/index.php\/2018\/07\/17\/what-to-expect-when-wearing-hearing-aids-for-the-first-time\/"},"modified":"2023-04-06T15:42:06","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T15:42:06","slug":"what-to-expect-when-wearing-hearing-aids-for-the-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selectivehearingmatters.com\/what-to-expect-when-wearing-hearing-aids-for-the-first-time\/","title":{"rendered":"What to expect when wearing hearing aids for the first time"},"content":{"rendered":"

Disappointment is something we all go through, whether it\u2019s a friend that lets us down or a job that doesn\u2019t turn out to be as great as we\u2019d hoped. When it comes to hearing aids, those first few weeks can be filled with disappointment. It turns out your hearing aid is uncomfortable, random sounds are distractingly loud and you\u2019re still struggling to hear things.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t lose hope. <\/span><\/p>\n

Wearing hearing aids for the first time is an adjustment. If you know what problems to expect and what you can do about them, you can skip over all that disappointment. So let\u2019s get started…<\/span><\/p>\n

The fit<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Unless you\u2019re a secret service agent, you\u2019re probably not used to the feel of something sat inside your ear. Give yourself a good week to adjust to the feel. And go easy on yourself: take it out a couple of times a day to give yourself a break. If it still doesn\u2019t feel right, go back to your hearing care specialist to have your hearing aids adjusted for a better fit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who\u2019s that whistling?<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Your hearing aid. Well, it isn\u2019t actually whistling, just making its usual operating sounds, which can get amplified when something rubs against it. This is called feedback. You can get rid of it. Only turn on your hearing aid once it is already correctly fitted in your ear. Still getting feedback? Try a hearing aid with a feedback eraser.<\/span><\/p>\n

What a headache!<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

You might experience mild headaches when you start wearing your hearing aids. If this doesn\u2019t disappear after you\u2019ve had time to adjust, go back to your hearing care specialist so they can change the settings on your hearing aids.<\/span><\/p>\n

What was that you said?<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

You\u2019re out on the town with your friends and your new hearing aids and all you can hear is distracting background noises. Odds are you\u2019ll learn to tune these out. But if it continues to be a problem you can explore different hearing aid technologies with your hearing care specialist, from digital signal processing to directional microphones. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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So, don\u2019t worry if life with your new hearing aids is a bit bumpy at first. It will get easier and at Selective Hearing, your hearing care specialists, we\u2019re here to help you every step of the way. Get in touch today<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Disappointment is something we all go through, whether it\u2019s a friend that lets us down or a job that doesn\u2019t turn out to be as great as we\u2019d hoped. When it comes to hearing aids, those first few weeks can be filled with disappointment. It turns out your hearing aid is uncomfortable, random sounds are …<\/p>\n

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