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So I'm wondering if anybody else is experiencing this.

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mathew15173
mathew15173

I will try to make this as short as I can and to the point.

so I'm 30/M, and I have had ETD (self diagnosed) for 10 years now. we all know what comes with that; clicking, popping, pressure, tinnitus etc. For myself, that was and has been bearable .... up until now. My recent symptom that I have got is a constant low humming sound in one ear (right). it's the feeling you get when a rush of blood goes to your head when you stand up fast, after being sat down for a large period of time, but only with this, it is with my ear and it is constant. This is followed with some pressure in that same ear. Can anyone relate to this? Does anyone know what this could be? I do create a lot of earwax so I was thinking it could be 'impacted earwax"?

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  • nicolajane50
    nicolajane50 mathew15173

    Posted

    Morning Mathew. It could be earwax if you have it now but if its permanent then it sound like tinnitus to me. I get all different sounds and pitches, some really annoying but it changes daily. If its a new sound for you it will make you anxious but dont let it. New tones tend to fade once your not stressing and sometimes go away altogether but if thats the case there could be another reason for it.. inflamation ect. The best thing you can do is to see your GP. HOPEFULLY it goes away. x

    • mathew15173
      mathew15173 nicolajane50

      Posted

      Hi Nicola, thanks for the reply.

      I do have tinnitus but that is with a slight ringing, which is bearable. This humming-full feeling tends to happen more so when I lay down, and then stays with me. every sound seems piercing with it also. I may suffer from slight anxiety but who doesn't, right!?🙄 it's weird how a small ear problem can totally debilitate you🙃

    • nicolajane50
      nicolajane50 mathew15173

      Posted

      HI MATHEW

      How are you? i know exactly what you mean! as im suffering with distorted hearing. sounds like a twaning guitar when people speak. I under referal with ENT anyway but my appt have continously cancelled and its only since i complained i have a new appt in august. ive been waiting nearly a year to get this seen toit changes tho to how well i can cope with it some times its not as bad sometimes not. strangley when people talk quiter i dont hear it but unfortunately life isnt quiet. i use olbas oil a lot as it seems to help. I have two children so noise is constant. my ear feels sore inside and when this all started i had a lot of roaring tinnitus , pain and pulsating. Tinnitus can roar on and off but usually goes after some hours , but the distortion is still in my right ear, sometimes feels like its in my left to. Its soul destroying but hopefully something can be done . I hope you feel better x

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