When you get diagnosed with otosclerosis, a disease that hardens/fuses the bones in your ear(s) that makes it hard to hear, you are given three choices: 1. deal with it. 2. get hearing aid(s) or 3. get a stapedectomy(ies), which … Continue reading Choosing Stapedectomy
It has been about two years since I was diagnosed with mixed Reverse Slope Hearing Loss caused by Otosclerosis. Since my disease can get worse with pregnancy and hearing aids failed me, I decided to just sit tight and wait … Continue reading Hearing Loss Journey: Two Years Later
Three months ago I was diagnosed with severe RSHL (reverse slope/curve hearing loss). These last three months have been a whirlwind to say the least. I have learned a lot of things during this process, but the biggest thing I … Continue reading Dear Newly Diagnosed With Reverse Slope Hearing Loss
A few months ago I was diagnosed with severe hearing loss. Since then my life has been turned upside down with researching, doctors visits, and attempted hearing aids. The last time I updated, I had finished my hearing aid consult … Continue reading Reverse Slope Hearing Loss: Hearing Aid Journey
“GOD, YOU’RE SO DEAF!” This is a common phrase my husband has said to me for years. Constantly I am shouting, “What!?” convinced the person is mumbling, the TV is too loud, the AC is drowning out their voice. He … Continue reading Diagnosis: Severe Hearing Loss
Wrighting it Down 