Humming in My House That Only I Can Hear

[dupontno9]

Hi all,

I am not sure if I have tinnitus or not. It really does not seem like the low, vibrating hum I hear (only within my house) is coming from inside of me, but no one else can hear it. I have shut off the electricity at the fuse box, and the hum is still there. It is not present all the time.

It is a low hum without an identifiable source, always in the background, yet it can completely dominate my awareness. I noticed today that while I am talking, the hum disappears. That is actually what makes me think it might be some form of tinnitus.

I do not have a clear sense of whether it is coming from one ear or the other.

I have never heard the hum outside of my house.

What steps can I take to find out for certain if I have tinnitus?

Honestly, I feel like I am going mad not knowing where this hum is coming from.

I do tend to get earwax buildup, and I spend a lot of time in the ocean, so maybe I have developed some kind of ear issue?

Thanks, everyone!

 

[BuzzyBee]

It is tinnitus from low frequency hearing loss, probably caused by the wax buildup. Take care of the wax and it will most likely improve.

 

[dupontno9]

Thank you!

I have had wax buildup over the years, or rather over the decades, and I probably have not had it removed in about ten years. Fingers crossed you are right. That would be so great.

 

[Jammer]

Thank you!

I have had wax buildup over the years, or rather over the decades, and I probably have not had it removed in about ten years. Fingers crossed you are right. That would be so great.

Avoid microsuction, as it can be quite loud.