Clutching At Straws...

[sandyRoe]

Could wax in the ears account for a loss of clarity in hearing? I should add that I don't think my ears are particularly waxy.

[Sqad]

It could.
So could presbycusis (deafness of the ageing)....these people have no difficulty in hearing BUT difficulty in understanding.

[sandyRoe]

Would a failure to understand not be more to do with the wits than the ears?
I suppose I'll have to go and have a hearing test.

[Sqad]

Maybe.......but not in your case ;-)

[Eve]

Hope you find a solution Sandy. I tend to find that with my hearing loss that the version I hear of things always tends to be much more interesting than what is actually said :)

Boots and Specsavers do free hearing tests.

[Postdog]

ears do not have to feel waxy. It could be compacted on the ear drum, so difficult to know that is the reason for it.

[sandyRoe]

I suppose it would do no harm to see the GP first before going for the hearing test.

[cupotee2]

Where ever you go to get a hearing test will request you to have then syringed before you go. You'd need to put oil in then for about a week before hand.

I have recently had an NHS hearing aid that is perfect. Neat little grey part behind my ear [matches me hair lol]

I'd definitely start at the surgery as they can refer you unless your having a private hearing aid.

[marval]

I saw my doctor first, he sent me to the hospital for a hearing test. I now have two NHS hearing aids, also neat little grey ones. It is worth it, if it is wax all well and good if not, hearing aids are no problem.