I am wondering if any weggies out there have splurged on a hearing aid to correct the damage experienced in the ears. Sudden, moderate hearing loss is how mine presented. It did eventually move into the lungs as well but most of the sinus areas (besides the mastoids) stayed clear. Anyway I have been using a hearing amp. (the kind from Radio Shack that allow you "to listen in on your neighbors"--it was only $15). Since I was finally DX and the hearing I do have left is stable, my Cleveland Clinic ENT has given me the medical prescrip. for the hearing aids. I also experience a lot of ringing, roaring and buzzing in my ears/head at all times and it is my understanding some of this may go away w/ the aids. Just curious to see if anyone has first hand experience and the results they have found.