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What adjustments should I be asking for from my audiologist

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I’ve got a visit to my audiologist next months to adjust my Jabra Pro 20s (Costco) and I’m looking to better understand what I can/should be asking for in this next round as I’ve been struggling to adjust to my recent case of SSHL (June) and am not sure what’s possible. I’ve had hearing aids for 13 years, had lifelong loss, and until the case of SSHL had similar hearing on both sides.

I’ve got a power dome on my left ear and a tulip on the right ear at the moment. I’m finding the left has too much feedback when the ear is close to solid surfaces, the right is clipping too often when things get loud (people clapping or kid yelling). I’m also finding background sounds (traffic, road noise) to be much louder than they used to be - the noise suppression program helps but is a bit too strong for regular use - I’m almost overwhelmed by it. I’m doing ok with speech in most cases - rooms with hard surfaces or bad acoustics are very tough but I’m managing ok in restaurants (75db).

I’m ok with the occlusion from the domes so I’m wondering if going to ear molds would help and what other adjustments I should be asking for from my audiologist - in the past the changes were pretty straightforward but this time I’m feeling a bit lost about what I can ask for and how much better they can make things for me.

Thanks,

Your experience is not uncommon, and one of the reasons folks put up with a poor fitting.

Anyhow, I would try to record the sounds that you are having issues with and then bring them to your adjustment appointment. The other option is to find YouTube videos that present the same issues and bring a laptop with the videos bookmarked so you can play them.

Outside of , I think that’s the most efficient way to fine tune your hearing aids.

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