I’m self-programming my Oticon Xceed HAs and want to know what MPO levels are considered safe for my loss, levels that wouldn’t cause further damage of hearing (see the audiogram in my profile). I’ve increased the MPO levels to 139 dB for some frequencies but this is pretty high and I’m worried if these high levels may cause further hearing loss.
Sorry to say that: you don’t have any chance other than using this high MPO as long as you are stuck to hearing aids. If your MPO is not high enough then you are already deaf today. Then you already live with a hearing that you wanted to prevent by reducing MPO level.
I strongly recommend going for a CI if you are able to use any.
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CI is not an option because of the cost in my country. My loss is not that bad as it looks - I can handle conversations well so I don’t feel like the CI is my only option. I can talk on the phone without problems as long as the other voice is clear. Of course not perfect hearing but a decent one, at least for me. When I increase the MPO this helps me to hear even better but I need to know where is the border between the benefit from MPO and the risk of hearing damage.
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Do you have a sensorineural hearing loss (SHL) or conducting hearing loss? This is a big difference for how high you may choose your MPO.
My loss is sensorineural.
Oh wow, I can’t believe. I had a SHL before my surgeries but could not increase MPO above 105dB. It always was a pain if it was higher. And I know of many people with the same issue.
I’ve tried that with Phonak Naida B SP and Enzo² 998.
I have very high threshold of pain, of course for the low frequencies its lower - around 134-136 dB for the right ear but I’m afraid to set it that high.
I would keep it at 132 db maximum for profound hearing loss. Perhaps you could find an audiologist that does REM to get maximum benefits from your aids.
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