Meet Dr. Debbie – After Treatment, She Can Hear In Church Again
My journey with tinnitus started probably 10 to 12 years ago. I incorrectly thought for many, many years that there’s nothing you can do for tinnitus symptoms – that there really is no hope, you just have to deal with it. When I saw the Hope Hearing & Tinnitus Center ad, I thought, “I’ve got to go.” The moment I spoke with the staff I thought, “This is a place that I need to come to.”
As a musician and singer, I came in here to be tested. I thought, “Yeah, hearing loss probably (isn’t the issue).” But no, it was moderate to severe. My very first visit at the Hope Hearing clinic I was greeted so warmly and kindly and I felt immediately relaxed when I came in. It made me want to stay and hang out longer.
Regaining the Ability to Hear Church Service Clearly
I go to church with my boyfriend and his daughter, and the way they call congregants into the sanctuary is by ringing a bell. I had never heard it until I got my hearing devices because I had profound hearing loss in certain high ranges. I’ll never forget the first Sunday I came to church after treatment and I heard the bell, and when my devices were put on for the very first day, I wept. I cried. I went, “Oh my gosh,” and they weren’t even turned up all the way.
I’ve seen improvement in my relationships. I am much more calm and I can actually hear conversations in a restaurant. It was overwhelming how much I must have struggled and how that probably just impacted my well-being.
I love that you don’t even see the devices, they design them in such a manner. They work so beautifully. It’s painless, easy, and you can see the report and then let them show you what treatment options there are for you.
What would I tell someone who’s thinking about scheduling an appointment? Do it today. Don’t wait. It’s painless, it’s easy, come in. It’s really been revolutionary for me.
The Next Steps for New Patients
If you have been experiencing similar symptoms or struggles to Dr. Debbie’s, the first step in getting treatment is scheduling an initial hearing evaluation to identify your unique condition. Our clinic has the freedom to choose any hearing device that will serve you best – without any insurance interference.
Know that there are indeed treatment options for tinnitus symptoms including tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) and for hearing loss of all severity levels. Find Hope, Get Relief at Hope Hearing and Tinnitus Center in Hiawatha, serving Cedar Rapids and all of eastern Iowa.
