United States Austin 78750 · 2018-02-09 · from the WORLDHUMMAP archive
A low hum in United States Austin 78750
It's a resonant "hum", lower in pitch at night, higher thin-sounding whine during the day. The pitch is not an exact note. When higher I first thought it was bugs but no fluxuation like bugs do. When lower, I first thought it was machinery or construction equipment or vehicles, but again, no fluxuation.
It is constant, does not pulse or change volume. Similar to hearing batteries in watches, overhead fluorescent lights or the hum of electronics. I suffer from chronic pain and fatigue due to degenerative spine and joint disease last 25 years. I've always had very sensitive hearing and depending on what type of noise I'm exposed to, it can cause agitation, physical and mental stress increasing my chronic pain & fatigue levels. I have a lot of hardware in my body containing titanium and plastic components: 6 dental implants, 3 neck fusions, shoulder reconstruction with titanium clips, 2 lower back fusions, bilateral knee replacements.
What they reported
First noticed: 2012
Pitch: Anywhere from 220-1040 hertz sawtooth
Loudest: During the night
Where: Indoors
Symptoms: Ear discomfort (pain, fullness, throbbing), Insomnia, Sense of vibration, Anxiety, Fatigue, agitation, increased chronic pain
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