I've had it for quite a while to some degree. Sometimes never even notice it, it's so low or gone. Lately however and a couple times before It is driving me nuts. It pulses loudly, but not in time to my heartbeat. Last time I went and bought an MP3 player to drown it out. I know stress can cause an increase in tinitus, but can't find anything that talks about my kind of ringing. Anyone hear of this?

Pulsating Tinnitus...

Q: What causes the sound of your pulse to be heard in your ears?

A: This is known as pulsating, pulsatile or vascular tinnitus. Here is a list of the possible causes of pulsatile tinnitus:
1. Chronic inflammation and/or infection of the middle ear. Chronic inflammation is almost always accompanied by increased blood flow to the inflamed tissue; since this tissue is in the ear, some people are able to hear the increase in blood flow.
2. Eustachian tube dysfunction. For reasons which are unclear to me, ETD can sometimes result in pulsating tinnitus.
3. Middle ear effusion (fluid.) The middle ear is normally an air-filled space. If, due to infection, inflammation or Eustachian tube dysfunction fluid accumulates behind the middle ear, pulsating tinnitus may result. It would be accompanied by decreased hearing and a pressure sensation, and may also be accompanied by pain. Treatment may be medical (with antibiotics, decongestants, nasal steroid sprays and so forth) or surgical.
4. Vascular tumors. Such tumors in the middle ear go by a variety of names, but are most commonly referred to as glomus tumors or paragangliomas. They are benign (not cancerous), but due to their location and vigorous blood supply, they can be very troublesome. Treatment is surgical.
5. Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs.) AVMs are abnormal collections of arteries and veins that sometimes occur within the cranial cavity near the auditory nerve. AVM pulsation against the auditory nerve stimulates the nerve, resulting in a pulsating tinnitus. AVMs can also occur outside of the cranial cavity. AVMs can develop as a result of trauma, but can also occur due to abnormal development in the womb– the individual is born with a small AVM which enlarges later in life. Treatment is usually surgical.
6. Carotid artery-cavernous sinus fistula. A fistula is an abnormal connection; thus, carotid artery-cavernous sinus fistula is an abnormal connection between a very large artery and a very large venous "lake" (not really a "sinus" in the sense of facial sinuses) within the cranial cavity. It is usually the result of severe head trauma. Treatment is nonsurgical, requiring the services of an interventional radiologist.
7. Venous hum. Patients who are pregnant, anemic, or have thyroid problems may develop increased blood flow through the largest vein in the neck, the jugular vein. The jugular vein carries blood from the brain back to the heart; in so doing, it traverses the middle ear. Turbulent blood flow anywhere in the course of the jugular vein can be heard in the middle ear as a "hum" which may or may not fluctuate with the pulse. Correction or resolution of the underlying problem often results in improvement.
There are other, less common, causes of vascular tinnitus, but these are the "biggies." I recommend that you see an ear, nose and throat specialist for a comprehensive evaluation, because (as you can see from this list) many of the possible explanations are NOT trivial!

Pulsatile or pulsating tinnitus (http://www.doctorhoffman.com/xpulse.htm)

I've had it for quite a while to some degree. Sometimes never even notice it, it's so low or gone. Lately however and a couple times before It is driving me nuts. It pulses loudly, but not in time to my heartbeat. Last time I went and bought an MP3 player to drown it out. I know stress can cause an increase in tinitus, but can't find anything that talks about my kind of ringing. Anyone hear of this?

What?

Huh?

Did someone say something?

I've had it for quite a while to some degree. Sometimes never even notice it, it's so low or gone. Lately however and a couple times before It is driving me nuts. It pulses loudly, but not in time to my heartbeat. Last time I went and bought an MP3 player to drown it out. I know stress can cause an increase in tinitus, but can't find anything that talks about my kind of ringing. Anyone hear of this?

I have ears ringing that haven't stopped ringing for a little over a month now. I went to the doctor, and he referred me to ENT (Ears, Nose, and Throat) doctor.

My doctor thinks I have Tinnitus. He also said that ears ringing can caused by stress.

Pulsating Tinnitus...

Q: What causes the sound of your pulse to be heard in your ears?

A: This is known as pulsating, pulsatile or vascular tinnitus. Here is a list of the possible causes of pulsatile tinnitus:
1. Chronic inflammation and/or infection of the middle ear. Chronic inflammation is almost always accompanied by increased blood flow to the inflamed tissue; since this tissue is in the ear, some people are able to hear the increase in blood flow.
2. Eustachian tube dysfunction. For reasons which are unclear to me, ETD can sometimes result in pulsating tinnitus.
3. Middle ear effusion (fluid.) The middle ear is normally an air-filled space. If, due to infection, inflammation or Eustachian tube dysfunction fluid accumulates behind the middle ear, pulsating tinnitus may result. It would be accompanied by decreased hearing and a pressure sensation, and may also be accompanied by pain. Treatment may be medical (with antibiotics, decongestants, nasal steroid sprays and so forth) or surgical.
4. Vascular tumors. Such tumors in the middle ear go by a variety of names, but are most commonly referred to as glomus tumors or paragangliomas. They are benign (not cancerous), but due to their location and vigorous blood supply, they can be very troublesome. Treatment is surgical.
5. Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs.) AVMs are abnormal collections of arteries and veins that sometimes occur within the cranial cavity near the auditory nerve. AVM pulsation against the auditory nerve stimulates the nerve, resulting in a pulsating tinnitus. AVMs can also occur outside of the cranial cavity. AVMs can develop as a result of trauma, but can also occur due to abnormal development in the womb– the individual is born with a small AVM which enlarges later in life. Treatment is usually surgical.
6. Carotid artery-cavernous sinus fistula. A fistula is an abnormal connection; thus, carotid artery-cavernous sinus fistula is an abnormal connection between a very large artery and a very large venous "lake" (not really a "sinus" in the sense of facial sinuses) within the cranial cavity. It is usually the result of severe head trauma. Treatment is nonsurgical, requiring the services of an interventional radiologist.
7. Venous hum. Patients who are pregnant, anemic, or have thyroid problems may develop increased blood flow through the largest vein in the neck, the jugular vein. The jugular vein carries blood from the brain back to the heart; in so doing, it traverses the middle ear. Turbulent blood flow anywhere in the course of the jugular vein can be heard in the middle ear as a "hum" which may or may not fluctuate with the pulse. Correction or resolution of the underlying problem often results in improvement.
There are other, less common, causes of vascular tinnitus, but these are the "biggies." I recommend that you see an ear, nose and throat specialist for a comprehensive evaluation, because (as you can see from this list) many of the possible explanations are NOT trivial!

Pulsatile or pulsating tinnitus (http://www.doctorhoffman.com/xpulse.htm)


That's the weird thing though, it's not in time with my pulse. It can be much faster, like 20 mosquitos proboscis to a$$hole flying past, or much slower and arythmic.

I've had it for quite a while to some degree. Sometimes never even notice it, it's so low or gone. Lately however and a couple times before It is driving me nuts. It pulses loudly, but not in time to my heartbeat. Last time I went and bought an MP3 player to drown it out. I know stress can cause an increase in tinitus, but can't find anything that talks about my kind of ringing. Anyone hear of this?

Yes.....do you take aspirin ?

I've had it for almost 20 years. Never found a reason.

stress, caffeine, and nicotine will enhance it.

What?

Huh?

Did someone say something?

I think we all know what yours is from, Mr. "Look, this amp goes up to 11!".
:killingme

Yes.....do you take aspirin ?

Low dosage per day.

I've had it for almost 20 years. Never found a reason.

With the pulsing?

That's the weird thing though, it's not in time with my pulse. It can be much faster, like 20 mosquitos proboscis to a$$hole flying past, or much slower and arythmic.

#7- You're pregnant. Congrats to you and BSGal. :huggy:

#7- You're pregnant. Congrats to you and BSGal. :huggy:

You may be right, I can't remember my last period.

You may be right, I can't remember my last period.

That's what you git fer hangin' out with Manny.

Way too much "Freebird" at "way too high a volume". TYVM!! :buddies:

Way too much "Freebird" at "way too high a volume". TYVM!! :buddies:

:buddies:

I've had ringing in my ears for a while. Mine is due to the blood flow past the inner ear. However, when my blood pressure goes up, it changes from a pulse to a high pitched whine. I can use that to tell when my BP is up.

It's annoying. The ringing can be louder than the surrounding noises, so I have a hard time hearing things.

I've had ringing in my ears for a while. Mine is due to the blood flow past the inner ear. However, when my blood pressure goes up, it changes from a pulse to a high pitched whine. I can use that to tell when my BP is up.

It's annoying. The ringing can be louder than the surrounding noises, so I have a hard time hearing things.

Yep, that too. My pulsing is gone today. It's nice to have the solid ringing back.

Yep, that too. My pulsing is gone today. It's nice to have the solid ringing back.

:lol: Have the nurse check your BP when you visit today....

I started with ringing in the ear (more like screaming in my head) last year. After first being sent to a neurologist and then an ENT....nothing was found, I am perfectly normal. AND THEN - my pharmacist printed off several pages for me of all the "drugs" that "cause" tinnitus. Waaalaaa - I was taking a few of them. The worse one is Motrin which I stopped taking and I do not have screaming in my head anylonger.:yahoo:

High blood pressure can cause ringing in the ears. Mine only rings in one ear. Goes away if I take a decongestant. Must be a block in the eustatian tube or something. :shrug:

Ringing In the Ears (Tinnitus) (http://www.buzzle.com/articles/ringing-in-ear-tinnitus.html)

Causes of Tinnitus
The causes are many and can be further classified as-
1. Otological causes and hearing loss – Deposition of ear wax, infection in external ear, middle ear effusion, prolonged exposure to excessive loud noise, hearing loss associated with age, certain diseases of inner ear like Meniere’s syndrome can cause Tinnitus. Certain ototoxic medications also have side effects which can lead to Tinnitus like aspirin, amino glycosides, tetracycline, bleomycin, cisplatin, furosemide etc.
2. Neurological Disorders – Head injuries, multiple sclerosis can cause Tinnitus.
3. Metabolic disorders like deficiency of Vitamin B-12, thyroid disorder can result in Tinnitus.
4. Studies have shown that Psychological Problems like over anxiety, depression can end up in Tinnitus.

do you guys think this is why I have to repeat everything three effing times at louder and louder tones? If I kill him, this will go away and I'll save my voice. I'm just saying.......

do you guys think this is why I have to repeat everything three effing times at louder and louder tones? If I kill him, this will go away and I'll save my voice. I'm just saying.......

So is that his secret? :lol:

I also have a "whooshing" in my ear...it quickens when my pulse is up. I accidentally discovered that if I press a finger just below my ear, the whooshing stops and I can hear just fine. Anyone else have this?

I also have a "whooshing" in my ear...it quickens when my pulse is up. I accidentally discovered that if I press a finger just below my ear, the whooshing stops and I can hear just fine. Anyone else have this?


Nope... mine is worse in the morning... but can come back in a roar basically anytime....

The first time I noticed mine was while I was in the hospital for antibiotic therapy for MRSA infection....

I have a constant high pitch ringing in my right ear. I also have an infection in that ear and it hurts like a SOB.