So, is that fancy little Apparatus called a CIC—like, completely in the canal? I'm assuming that's the tiny, miniature one that sits entirely inside the Ear canal (that CIC thing)?
Hey, have you seen anywhere in the States where you can actually pick up glasses with built-in hearing aids?
I honestly don't know😢—I can ask my mom tomorrow and let you know. Or just snap a photo once she gets it. Though, from what she’s saying, it doesn't go in the canal; it sits behind the ear, even if it is quite small. As for the glasses—first I've heard of it.
William Taylor74 said:So, has anyone here actually gone through hearing surgery? Or maybe there's someone who could walk me through what the deal is and what kind of results I should realistically expect? My hearing hasn't been great for quite a while now, but I’ve reached the point where I want to fix it—or at least give it a shot. Is that even a thing? And if surgery isn't on the table, does anyone know much about hearing aids? I'm looking for something practically invisible; I did some digging and apparently the smallest option is a CIC model. I've also heard rumors about those glasses that have built-in hearing aids, but I'm assuming they aren't even available here in the States? Does anyone actually know anything more about this?
Maybe start by seeing an audiologist? 😕 No one on this forum can tell you if surgery will actually restore your hearing. My mother went through six different surgeries—nothing worked, she's still completely deaf. There are plenty of Apparatus options available; she's currently signed up for a new, high-tech model where insurance covers part of it, but she'll still have to shell out about $1000. Generally, you're eligible for a hearing aid through Medicare every two years, though you always end up paying a portion of the cost yourself.
Jiu-jitsu—my husband trains at a club in Chicago, and they do traditional styles alongside a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu section. I don't really know much about their training methods—except that whenever I wash his gi, it’s usually covered in blood, so... there's that. He mentioned that even within their traditional sessions, they spend quite a bit of time working on ground fighting.
I haven't made anything official yet—but I have let my inner circle know that if anything happens to me, they should feel free to take whatever they need and pass it along 😁 😍
Neither lotions, sprays, nor even gold or silver seem to do the trick.😁 I can't wear any of it! 😢 Even jeans are out if they have a metal button.
I stick to plastic bracelets and only wear belts in the winter over two layers of clothing. A few attempts at wearing a belt ended with a rash stretching from my navel to my chest—which peaked with blisters the next day 🙂—followed by three days of steroid injections and feeling absolutely miserable.😁 I always carry some pills and a custom cream made at the pharmacy—I don't recall the name, but it works wonders.😍
Mayo Clinic should have the results ready in a few hours—I suspect it’s around $17 though don't take my word for it😁. Give them a call and check for yourself.
We’ve been monitoring her thyroid every six months since she was born—up until age one, depending on the specialist—following our geneticist's advice. One time the T3 was high, another time it was the T4, then we had two perfect readings, and now we're facing this. She isn't showing any symptoms beyond what I mentioned above—maybe some sleepiness or getting tired easily—but honestly, if she’s walking around for an hour or two straight, of course she’s going to be tired 😁, so I don't see how that connects to Hashimoto's.
The more I read through these threads, the more uneasy I feel😁 I actually find myself gravitating toward that first response—just don't panic🙂 We’re testing for antibodies next week, so I’ll have a better idea of where things stand then...
I called the local clinic today; they don't have an endocrinologist on staff, but they mentioned one available in Washington, D.C. Does anyone have any insight? Is there someone specific worth seeing?
Jose Miller3 said:Yeah, I was actually going to send you a DM about this—but I'll just say it here.
Hashimoto's isn't something to mess around with—especially considering your little girl's primary condition. 😍
It might be worth considering making that trip to NYC to see a pediatric endocrinologist, regardless of how long the drive is.
Personally, I’d make the trip...
If that specialist is private, then there's no issue; if not—which I suspect is the case—I need a referral that I'm never going to get. I've already mentioned how my pediatrician doles out referrals like they're gold—I simply don't have the energy or patience left to keep fighting this.😢
Hmm...🤔...if there isn't a pediatric endocrinologist in town, they have to refer her to NYC, right? Right? 😁 I'll head out this afternoon to see what the situation is.😉
I’m feeling a bit conflicted because one doctor told me there was nothing to worry about—just a follow-up in six months, no treatment or panic necessary. Another doctor—a pediatrician, actually—insisted I get a referral immediately, citing Hashimoto's and whatnot. That’s why I’m a little 😕, though she isn't showing symptoms like Jose Miller3's mom—maybe just some fatigue and sleepiness, but I tend to attribute that to her underlying condition rather than her hormones.🙂