Recently obtained hearing aids.

HI,

I was fitted with hearing aids 2 weeks ago. At first everything seemed fine, and audiologist felt I was adapting well to them. A couple of days ago I had a review appointment, and I said I was generally pleased with the aids. The audiologist adjusted them slightly, and I left the clinic. The adjustments are made by the audiologist using a computer. There are no volume switches on the aids, and they are recharged each night by me at home, in a similar way that I recharge my phone.

A few hours after leaving the clinic I had an unpleasant incident when I stood from my chair, and could not walk in a straight line. Felt a little bit drunk, although no dizziness, and had not had an alcoholic drink for some weeks. I went to bed for a lie down to see if that would help. Got up after an hour or so. Felt a little bit better, although still aware I had to be careful when walking. My head felt "fragile" at this stage.

I had a TIA (mini stroke) 18 months ago and wondered if it might have happened again. My husband took me to hospital where I was seen by a Dr. I was told there was no neurological damage. The only thing was my blood pressure was raised 165/90. I take medication for high BP. 2 days later BP was down to 135/75. I will have it rechecked in 2 to 3 weeks.

When I put aids in this morning, sounds were unpleasantly high, and I took aids out.

Has anyone else experienced anything like this? I have been told that some people take a while to get used to using aids, and am wondering if this applies to me. I have made an appointment for audiology clinic in 3 weeks time.

Thank you

Patsy

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