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Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :

A friend got me a very basic samsung cell phone.

Before I can use it, I need to get a bluetooth (?) as my arms and brain struggle to hold a phone up to my ears for the most part.

I dropped by the Sprint store in town yesterday and just got more confused. I looked on line and am still trying to figure things out.

The one at the store I liked was called a jawbone and was $100. Not in my budget.

I went there thinking I would just get a headset like I use for my landline but quickly learned that is not an option.

When I did a search on line I found a discontinued Samsung Blue tooth which also suggested I purchase a charger for it.

So trying to adjust to the technology.

Looking for feedback on what has worked for you.

I am rarely on the phone but when I do use it, I want the ear piece to be user friendly.

Hoping to cancel land line. but, on the other hand still think I might need to see about having a TTY use as my telephone skills are not reliable.

Voice is not the problem. It is processing and taking in what people are telling me.

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

This is what I have for my RAZR:

http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Hands-Free-Headset-RAZR-V3/dp/B00081GX8O

I would not spend a lot on a Blue Tooth. Who knows if they are really safe? And you might not use it as much as you think.

Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :

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kam,

As you have hyperacusis, can you take a model out on the condition that you could return it. Phones resting in your ear can increase tinnitus and hyperacusis even when they are off.

Even using regular cells phones can increase tinnitus and hyperacusis. Also, it's best to place cell phones far away from our bodies, even when they are off as they emit electromagnetic frequencies that can throw us off balance.

If you get the BlueTooth, would you be able to take it off except when you are actually on a call and not "wear" it as many people do? But, still, there is the matter of the in-the-ear pod of some of these styles. It's advised that those with hyperacusis and tinnitus not use any in-the-ear "pods" as the sound impulse is just too close to the tender ear nerves.

Some can cause "acoustic shock" even without being really loud.

Also, models may vary. So, it would be tough if you could not return one if it did not work out for you.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/health/6157350.stm

CALL CENTRE STAFF 'HEARING RISK'

Excerpts:

. . . "Acoustic shock is not the same as noise-induced hearing loss and is believed to occur at sound pressure levels below those which present an immediate risk to hearing damage. . . .

* Acoustic shocks are defined as

"any temporary or permanent disturbance of the functioning of the ear, or of the nervous system, which may be caused to the user of a telephone earphone by a sudden sharp rise in the acoustic pressure produced by it".

* The sound could be a whistle, a bleep - or any unexpected noise. . . .

. . . "They can develop permanent damage to their hearing." . . .

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CELL PHONE USE & TINNITUS

http://tinyurl.com/2a347j5

RINGING MAY CONTINUE AFTER PHONE IS OFF

By Kristina Fiore, Staff Writer, MedPage Today - Published: July 19, 2010
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Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :

Found very reasonable ear piece at Walmart.

AFter getting it I realized that the head set I currently am using with my land lines will work.

But, it is too big to put in my purse so the small ear piece is now in my purse.

due to monitor being down I also was able to contact a disability place in AZ and see about getting a TTY.

I should have done this years ago. AS my ability to be on the phone is very limited.

I did call Qwest as they take out for TTY's on the phone bill. But, they said they do not provide TTY's for AZ.

If you are not aware of what TTY is it is usually for the deaf to use.

I could make my calls via the keyboard to those places I can't communicate via on line.

I am not even sure they are called a TTY anymore.

The cell phone is more of an emergency use type of thing but if I don't get the TTY land line I will most likely cancel the land line.

I am rarely on the phone.

Posted by Misfit (Member # 26270) on :

I bought one at walmart for 60 bucks. I dont use it that often. Just when im in walmart cos its too hard to hold the phone and push the buggy. And i only take calls from home. Its usually my dh reminding me to get something. [Smile]