Pulsatile tinnitus

[Hylda2]

Tonight my heart is pounding in my ear. I have tried deep breathing to no avail. Sitting in a chair because laying down doesn’t help.

Anyone have any ideas how to quieten it.

Di

[SimToTheWorld]

Hylda2 have you spoken to your doctor about it? Maybe a beta-blocker could help. But you need to find if there isn't any other cause first.I have it too, but mine is mild, but I find that when it's rainny weather it gets worst.

I hope yours settle down. 🙏💕

[Hylda2 in reply to SimToTheWorld]

I already take beta blockers for my heart thanks. Have also had a Ct scan recently to check head. Think I was over tired last night and just seemed on top of me, but thank you so much for replying

[SimToTheWorld in reply to Hylda2]

I'm glad you feel more in control today. Sometimes it's so overwhelming isn't it? If you don't mind me asking, which beta-blockers do you take? X

[Hylda2 in reply to SimToTheWorld]

I take Nebivolol

[Fleur29]

I have something like this. It's mild - as in not all the time; but if I sit, stand, lay down or turn over, bend/lean...that's what triggers it. I don't have a Dr diagnosis, I'm just in the beginning of addressing this. Its been going on since I had covid July '21

[Hylda2 in reply to Fleur29]

I have a heart problem and sometimes it’s nice to hear it beating away steadily. Others, especially if I’m over tired, I hate it xx

[ViHayhurst]

Is the sound that you are hearing synchronized with your pulse rate ? If so, that affirms Pulsatile tinnitus. This is a rarer form of tinnitus and is often mixed up with regular tinnitus. Unlike regular tinnitus, it needs a thorough medical work-up to see if the cause can be found; if so, then it can usually be corrected. The go-to, website is Whoosher.Com. A lot of Brits are members.

[Hylda2 in reply to ViHayhurst]

Many thanks for your reply. I have both sorts. I have had a Ct scan of my brain.

[ViHayhurst]

The workup for Pulsatile Tinnitus ( PT) is much more thorough than just a single image of your brain and must include blood tests, more imaging, etc. done by a medical provider who is competent enough to assess PT. Since, unlike regular tinnitus, you hear an actual internal sound - the turbulence of your own blood flow, and in 75- 90 % of cases, the cause can be found and often corrected.

[Hylda2 in reply to ViHayhurst]

I suffer from AF so think that has a lot to do with it

[ViHayhurst in reply to Hylda2]

Unfortunately, no. If you actually do have PT, you would need a thorough work-up.

[ChrissieMT in reply to ViHayhurst]

I have had PT for over two years, I had a scan and was sent away saying no more to be done! I have mentioned it to the doctor on several occasions but they haven’t looked into it further, doctors are so strapped for time and resources this comes bottom of their list.

[Hylda2 in reply to ChrissieMT]

Do you have it permanently or only when you are stressed or tired

[ChrissieMT in reply to Hylda2]

I generally have it at night time, especially when I m over tired. Occasionally in the day possibly when stressed.

[ViHayhurst in reply to ChrissieMT]

PT is a very rare and different form of tinnitus. And needs a thorough medical evaluation. Not only is the source of the sound known but it often can be surgically corrected. Again the go-to and very international site to learn more is Whooshers.Com

[ViHayhurst in reply to ChrissieMT]

Keep pressing on for answers. Again a good support group can be found at Whooshers.com. A lot of internationals on here and we all have to be advocates for ourselves.

[Hylda2]

Actually when you have had an episode it’s quite nice to here your heart beating in normal rhythm. The rest of the time I can block my ordinary tinnitus out with my hearing aids

[ViHayhurst in reply to Hylda2]

However, why is your ear picking up the sound of your heartbeat?

[Hylda2]

I only wish I knew. I took a drug called Flecainide which had odd side effects