Pulsatile Tinnitus .

[Nerja2012]

I developed 1 sided Pulsatile Tinnitus 3 months ago. GP sent me for an MRI which came back ok, waiting for ENT appointment. My question is as I have a collapsed disc in my neck which is pressing on a nerve root could this be the part of the problem. My GP has totally ignored the neck problem. I am new to this forum so thanks in advance for any reply l get .

[Non-Leaguer]

Hello! I developed pulsatile tinnitus 18 months ago in my left ear. After ear tests were O.K hearing wise and MRI scan and CT scan revealed nothing I had an Ultra Sound on my neck. This revealed a tortuous blood vessel in my neck which was causing the PT. Might be worth a check. Keep posting as there are various ways to cope and people are most helpful on the forum.

[Nerja2012 in reply to Non-Leaguer]

Thanks for that. Its a big help. I have an appointment tomorrow with consultant about my neck. Had the problem 7 years now . My GP has never even thought there could be a connection as the PT has just started. Im going to ask the orthapedic consultant myself tomorrow and to hell with the GP. Many thanks for the reply.

[thatsound in reply to Non-Leaguer]

Good to hear you are getting answers to your T. I had MRV on my neck done the other week which shows apparent anatomic anomaly which my neurologist does not quite understand and so is checking with neuro surgeon - so I wait to hear. Woudl you mind advising what if any treatment they have offered you for the tortuous vessels? Thanks.

[Non-Leaguer in reply to thatsound]

Unfortunately, the blood vessel that is causing the 24/7 PT is too close to a main artery. This means no one would take the chance to interfere with any surgery as it would be too dangerous. So I rely on pillow speakers with Shokz headphones during the day.

[thatsound in reply to Non-Leaguer]

I see. I have a similar issue with an Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in brain, basically tortuous blood vessels and I had Gamma Knife radiation treatment two years ago which I am hoping will slowly kill off the vessels over time (up to five years apparently). Dont know if they offer similar treatment for neck anatomy.

[Nerja2012 in reply to thatsound]

Ive no idea. It all sounds very scary. I try not to think about it but its hard.

[Nerja2012 in reply to thatsound]

I will but I think it will be a long wait. Ive waited 10 months for my appointment with ortho pods tomorrow and am waiting for my ENT appointment now but will imform if l have any news. Cheers