Hi all,
I've had pulsatile tinnitus for at least a year because I thought it was impacted wax from wearing earplugs nightly and it actually soothed me to sleep. It wasn't until a casual internet search during lockdown in March that I realized it could be life threatening. I have seen an ENT who has confirmed hearing normal, no bruit from physical examination, no wax and no ear tumor which can be seen via physical exam. I now have an MRI with contrast dye scheduled for September 16 with results to be confirmed September 24.
Symptoms: I have ear pain and weird sensations on the right side of my face which is the side of the pulsatile tinnitus. Also, I have pain in the bony part of my head behind my ear. Ear fullness.
I'm terrified that I'm going to die if I sneeze, exercise, drink, sleep etc. I am terrified since I can only see one other member here who has mentioned pain with pulsatile tinnitus and Whooshers is an enigma as far as how to navigate the site so I do not find it helpful. Anyone experienced anything similar to me? Just a voice would be helpful now... I feel terrified and like I'm losing my mind and I need to continue to work just for a distraction..
I can't focus at work and I can't stop thinking about dying...
