Im.51 and had hearing issues a while now maybe 5 years. Eventually last November I went to have a hearing test the audiologist was surprised i was so bad at my age suggested it may be medical issue. I had an ENT appointment before christnas a CT Scan which showed nothing sinister. Which was great but doesn't help.my situatiom. After the ct scan he said come.back ill.look at you again so.qemt back another hearing test and another look he saidnum.at hearing aid levels.i said can tou do nothing he said cime back in.a.year well keep an eye on you im quiet upset that hearing aids ate my only option. I won't get aids yet as I don't want to cant afford and I think im doing OK ish. My family speak loud amd I've told my friends in work abiut the situation. Does anyone have positive stories of hearing aids .