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Morning Dr. M:

Beautiful morning here in the Midwest! Finally some rain the last few days and some sun...

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Reply: Dr. M: Just 'checking in'

Well--I certainly do 'hope' you get better and I can understand your not wanting to have...

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Dr. M: Just 'checking in'

Hope today is better for you and your shoulder is getting a bit stronger. Don't get...

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Reply: Hi-Dr. M: New hearing aid--update

How very frustrating for you to have gone thru 2 surgeries and still not have the full...

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Hi-Dr. M: New hearing aid--update

Well, I did get a hearing aid for my 'good ear' about 3 weeks ago. Wasn't happy with it...

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Well, I did get a hearing aid for my 'good ear' about 3 weeks ago. Wasn't happy with it so went back today for an adjustment in the 'programs' and will know more in a few days as to how it's working. I couldn't get it in my doctor's office with the audiologist there--due to insurance coverage--so had to do an 'online' one, but did see a person, a licensed hearing specialist' and she had the audio tests from my Ent's office that I had sent to her and she took it from there. The digital behind the ear kind like I have on the other side. Not sure it's as good a quality but we'll see.
Also have an appt. with a 'therapist' next week--due to the ongoing anxiety/depression that comes and goes with all this meniere's thing and other things and the Psychiatrist thought it was a good idea--as he is hesitant to give me meds since I don't do them well.
He did offer to try one (and I've only seen him 2 times now) but when I went to get it filled, found out I couldn't take it with my heart meds for A-fib. I checked and double checked and then called my cardio doctor and he said 'no' to it.
Makes you go 'hmmmm'!

If I hadn't done the checking--I'd have taken it because the pharmacist at first said it was ok--then I read about it and called them and they advised me calling my cardio doctor. You do have to be your own advocate for sure.
The Xanax I'm tapering off of--slowly, as I'm not always having anxiety, and the doctor said I could do that.
But I want to have it available when needed, so now I'll see the therapist and hopefully in time--soon I hope, things emotionally will improve. It's been a journey, as you well know for sure. I'm getting out and doing things, just still not truly enjoying them due to this 'ongoing pressure' in my head. Still a mystery but may all be stress related--no one seems to know.

How is that shoulder of yours doing? I can only imagine you have to get discouraged too--so hang in there--we all care about you here--you've helped all of us so much and have been a 'true friend' and medical advisor a long time to me and most of all 'encourager'. Thanks so much. Yanksgirl

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Reply: Hi Dr. Moser! Got another hearing aid today:)

Does 'bad shoulder' mean it's not healing well? I surely hope that's not the case. You've...

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Hi Dr. Moser! Got another hearing aid today:)

It's another behind the ear open ear model, slightly larger but not really that...

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It's another behind the ear open ear model, slightly larger but not really that noticeable than my other one. Same color too.
The price was good with my insurance covering all but about $500.
I'm having a problem putting it in, believe it or not. It has a small wire that is at the end of the 'plug' that goes into the canal and I'm supposed to push the plug/or head of the aid, into my ear with my thumb--and the small wire just lies in the lower portion of the ear hardly visible if done right, and the over the ear wire portion fits snug. Then I put the hearing aid over the back of my ear. Well, neither was doing either of those things but I've practiced until I've gotten my ear a bit sore--ha Finally have gotten it better. It has 4 programs--including 'telecoil'. My other one has that too, but with the severe loss of hearing in the other ear, I can't use it on the phone.
I will try this one as my hearing loss is about 30 % in this ear. I've tried the different programs watching TV--can't tell much difference and there is a slight 'noise-like static at times and/ or feedback when I change programs. The hearing therapist worked a long time with me getting the sound right-on the computer and so I'll give it time. I can return it in 70 days--a long time really--and get a full refund or exchange it if necessary. I hope I don't have to do that.
For some reason the last few days my head has not been good.Lots of stress going on though with funerals to attend of close friends and family (in-law) connections dying and some family issues--we all have from time to time. Stress always makes my head worse. Course the heavy pressure is there most of the time but my nausea has nearly gone so I've been out and about more---just really wish this feeling of lightheadedness---caused by the pressure would ease. It's been bad, as I said for a couple of days now. So, that's the latest.
Hope your shoulder is doing well and that you're all 'rested' up from your vacation. Welcome back! :

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Thanks Dr. M: Sorry I answered--but didn't realize the question was directed at you but...

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He already did---2 times. I called the office and his nurse called and said he had looked...

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I don't think 'acute' necessarily means 'brief! One can have an acute attack that last...

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