Hearing aid falling out.

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Hi all, just a quick question. I've had my HA for a week now and I'm so pleased with it. The only problem is, my ear canal is tiny and I think I'm not putting it on properly. When I drive, it falls out because I'm looking over my shoulder to check the traffic. Does anyone have any suggestions ? I went to the hearing centre today and they said I shouldn't try to push it in too far. I'm worried I'll lose it ( the HA, not my mind )
 
Are your HA's BTE? Are you using domes or ear molds? If you are using domes, you might want to try a custom mold to fit your ear more securely. Another option (in the U.S. at least) you can try a clip from Ear Gear to catch it should it slip off (https://www.gearforears.com/).
 
Ah, I just saw in another thread that you said you are in Europe. I am not sure if the Ear Gear site is accessible from where you are. If not maybe a local vendor has a similar product.
 
Thank you Zephren. I had a mold done, so it should fit. I think I need to just get used to putting it on. It's a bit like learning to tie shoe laces. It should become second nature soon. I'll definitely look up the ear clips.
 
Katluc said:
Hi all, just a quick question. I've had my HA for a week now and I'm so pleased with it. The only problem is, my ear canal is tiny and I think I'm not putting it on properly. When I drive, it falls out because I'm looking over my shoulder to check the traffic. Does anyone have any suggestions ? I went to the hearing centre today and they said I shouldn't try to push it in too far. I'm worried I'll lose it ( the HA, not my mind )
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Sorry I can't help, because I think the advice above should help, but I had to :lol: (laugh) at the "I'll lose it (the HA, not my mind). ;) Anyways, it sounds like your earmold isn't fitting well if it keeps falling out. It should not.
 
It's a little silicone one which fits in the entrance to the ear canal and has a wire to bte. I was looking up how to put the hearing aid on last night. There's a bit which I'd left sticking out of my ear, like a small antenna. I thought that's what it was and it was catching in my hair. Now I realise it's supposed to be tucked up into the ear to hold the HA in place and for easier removal. Looks like it's all less complicated than I thought.
 
Hey a little late to the party but I know the problem, I had it also. The tubes are to long, get them properly sized and the won't fall out.
 
DeafNerdMommy said:
Hey a little late to the party but I know the problem, I had it also. The tubes are to long, get them properly sized and the won't fall out.
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Thanks. It's much better than it was. Part of it is just getting used to it. Realising that HAs don't have little antennas sticking out was a eureka moment :mrgreen::mrgreen:
 
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