Connect
← Return to Thumping/drumming in one ear
Discussion
Comment receiving replies
Zoomer. I know how you feel with regards to your pulsatile tinnitus. I have had it on occasion when my regular 24/7 tinnitus adds a pulsatile component. To learn more about tinnitus you can research the subject on the internet. Also join the Américain Tinnitus Association to get lots of info. There is also information on ototoxic medications that may be relevant to you. I have learned to live with tinnitus but it did change my life, my ability to socialize since I am also hard of hearing and have hyperacusis, which is extreme sensitivity to sounds above a certain decibel, and my inability to tolerate concerts, clubs or other noisy places. You are not alone in your distress. When I feel really bad I remind myself that there are over 6 million Americans with this condition many of whom find it impacts significantly on their quality of life. There is plenty of research being done to search for a cure. The main problem is that tinnitus is really coming from the brain, not the ears. Sometimes nature opens another avenue of pleasure. In my case I enjoy art and rely more on my eyes than my ears.
Replies to "Zoomer. I know how you feel with regards to your pulsatile tinnitus. I have had it..."
Connect
I always had a feeling that it could also be brain related but it’s surprises me how I can make it pulsate on demand like when I yawn,burp or sometimes talk, it’s almost like I feel like it has lots to do with my jaw that connects to your ear if that makes sense ? Your jaw and ears play a big role together my doctor in Beverly Hills thinks there could be some inflammation between the two so that’s why we’re trying Botox out. I’m aware our ears and brain work together. I’m aware there’s these tiny receptors in your ears that tell your brain things so it’s always possible that could be the issue but I always had great hearing never had any head trauma within that year when it started. For some reason I’m convinced the silicone ear plugs did it cause I would use them for a long time and I mean a handful of years and that’s how it all started I had them in one morning and felt my ears pulsating with them in. I strongly encourage people to be careful when using them. There’s 100s of American Soldiers who say ear plugs damaged their ears as well lots of lawsuits, so I’m also convinced it was the ear plugs possibly too much pressure on the ear. Hopefully they can determine what caused it but it’s pretty hard for a doctor to actually determine that cause they generally go off what you explain to them.. I am prescribed medication I’ve tried muscle relaxers with no results, currently prescribed benzodiazepines and Mirtazapine for sleep and it helps but it doesn’t cure the problem, I also don’t recommend Xanax really to anyone unless it really helps for you but so far it doesn’t do much for me not even a high dosage, I’m almost not in the position to be getting addicted to drugs I’m not in the right mind state for that I am very vulnerable. I don’t want to spend the rest of my life on controlled substances,anywho I don’t suffer from no ringing in the ears maybe time from time I do, so far my hearing is normal definitely thankful for that at the end of the day but lord ! Does this pulsating make me jump thru the roof makes me super sad to cause I want to make my family and friends proud but I can’t really do much, yes I get some decent hours where it’s peaceful but it’s impossible for me to focus while it’s happening. I haven’t bin able to hold a job cause of it for a few years. It’s taken over my life… anyways I appreciate the comment. Thank you for sharing with me. GOD BLESS.