# Hearing Aides, And Migraines

Category: Hear No Evil - See No Evil

## Post 1 by ADVOCATOR! (Finally getting on board!) on Sunday, 31-May-2015 15:46:54

I'm going to have to get new hearing aides, but I can't ever find any that won't make my migraines hurt. Does anyone else have problems like that? And, what do you do about it? Taking pills is not the answer. I already have 23 meds I take, and don't need another pill.
Any good referrals for a better hearing aide will help.
Blessings,
Auntie Hot Weels

## Post 2 by bea (I just keep on posting!) on Thursday, 04-Jun-2015 10:11:27

I just got hearing aids that have a volume control and came with a battery charger so I don't have the problem of changing small batteries. the volume adjustment is great. Have you talked to an audiologist about that option of hearing aids with a volume control.

## Post 3 by ADVOCATOR! (Finally getting on board!) on Thursday, 04-Jun-2015 19:37:34

The only volume control I have seen, is on the hearing aide itself. It cuts too much out, and adds too much in. With my condition, only certain areas get effected at first. Like, I can hear low pitch, and some high ranges. Mid-range, and super high, I can't hear at all, without assistance. I think that's why I always put the trebble higher on devices, like computers and my NLS readers.
Will the control only turn up certain tones?
Blessings,
Auntie Hot wheels

## Post 4 by bea (I just keep on posting!) on Friday, 05-Jun-2015 9:17:49

There is a noise filter that I know of that filters out unnecessary noise because my problem is hearing what people say if there is a lot of background noise. I thought this was due to using earphone at work for 40 years but found out this is a genetic thing. It's only one speech frequency I don't hear.

## Post 5 by ADVOCATOR! (Finally getting on board!) on Friday, 05-Jun-2015 20:47:20

I thank you for that. I really am going to find another specialist, and get a different set. I go to use them, and my head hurts. If I don't, the neighbors know what I'm reading, and I don't read a lot of kid-friendly books. Harry Potter, and Narnia, of cource. But, I'm not reading "Good Night Moon," unless for a Nephew or Niece. LOL
Blessings,
Auntie Hot Wheels

## Post 6 by hardyboy09 (I'm going for the prolific poster awards!) on Friday, 07-Aug-2015 0:32:36

Hi there Sara.
What you are describing to me sounds like your hearing aids may be programmed incorrectly. Maybe there is too much compression--does it sound like everything is real tinny? If so, you can get migrains because of it.
Bea, out of curiosity, I believe you might be using the Motion hearing aids that are rechargeable? How do they work?
Next, you asked about recommendations for hearing aids. Resound and Phonak are the best in my opinion.

## Post 7 by hardyboy09 (I'm going for the prolific poster awards!) on Friday, 07-Aug-2015 0:33:47

You may consider trying the Bolero Q50s, they have excellent noise-reduction options. These are from Phonak and support all the way to profound loss.

## Post 8 by KC8PNL (The best criticism of the bad is the practice of the better.) on Friday, 07-Aug-2015 21:33:38

HI Sarah.
someone else posted late to the party, so thought I would too. The migraines are most likely not caused by a specific type of frequency, but are usually caused by something else. It's usually a certain frequency itself that seems to agrivate what has already started.
Reprogramming may help, but the mute button is always going to be your friend. As for recommendations of hearing aids, that's a tough one to give actually, since it's a personal preference based on your hearing loss. I have a friend who loves The Chile made by Oticon and hates the Phonak hearing aids. I loved re-sound for many years, but have recently converted to Phonak. I'm using the Aneia q-90 series, which is for profound hearing losses. It has a lot of options, but if your financial options are limited, I'd suggest taking that up with VR or contacting the Audient Alliance who provide hearing aids to low income people. I'm sure Seattle has an audiologist or 2 who are a part of this network.

## Post 9 by ADVOCATOR! (Finally getting on board!) on Friday, 07-Aug-2015 22:08:34

Thanks folks! I don't have the motion whatever hearing aides. Wish I did.
Scotty, I did better when I had Phonak, but someone stole one of them, and the other doesn't work anymore. I'm going to ask for some help, and find out how to get other assistance as well. I know something's wrong with the hearing frequencies I hear. I just have to figure out what.
I've gotten some help and foound a phone number. So I'm in contact with some people. Thank you for your help!
Blessings,
Sarah

## Post 10 by bea (I just keep on posting!) on Saturday, 08-Aug-2015 8:38:35

I have the seymen hearing aids; I guess they are fairly new and you can adjust them quite well. I don't have a profound loss just a few frequencies and part of my problem is age too.

## Post 11 by bea (I just keep on posting!) on Saturday, 08-Aug-2015 8:51:22

Sorry. Seymens is correctly spelled siemen hearing aids.

## Post 12 by ADVOCATOR! (Finally getting on board!) on Saturday, 08-Aug-2015 20:54:11

Bet that would work for me. I can hear a lot, in some frequencies. Others, I'm nearly deaf. Thank you!

## Post 13 by JH_Radio (I've now got the silver prolific poster award! wahoo!) on Thursday, 13-Aug-2015 1:15:22

Phonak works best for me, too.

## Post 14 by hardyboy09 (I'm going for the prolific poster awards!) on Sunday, 16-Aug-2015 17:25:37

Not sure how well Siemens hearing aids work, but I'd love to try the completely waterproof aid.

## Post 15 by ADVOCATOR! (Finally getting on board!) on Sunday, 16-Aug-2015 20:58:58

I'll find out, if I can.
Blessings,
Sarah