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    A Metal Stent Into a Vein to Normalize Patient's Blood Flow to Alleviate Pulsatile Tinnitus

    Hey guys I had this procedure done. Right transverse sinus stenting. It’s been a year now and no PT ever since. If you have questions about this I can try to answer them. I live in Canada, Calgary. And here I was only the 2nd person to have this done.
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    NeuroVascular Conflict

    Hey folks, I also have pt, what's your pt like? Is it there all the time? Mine sounds like the heart of a baby thru an ultrasound and sometimes I do have silence for some moments if I am very still etc. I can also feel pulsations on the pt side.... Its very strange. I have had an MRI that did...
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    Kinda fine-ish and then anxiety comes and slaps me in the face

    Hey girl, I have vascular tinnitus and what u describe sounds like me as well. Its tough, but you are not alone I promise you. Don't ever feel alone in this.
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    Advice needed: Possible bladder infection and Ciprofloxacin

    Hey Leah, I have quite a lot of experience with bladder infections. After I developed pulsatile tinnitus I gave up any drugs. Not even advil. I would drink plenty of fluids, cranberry juice or pills, leafy greens juices. Bladder infections suck and hurt but your body can fight them without evil...
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    High-Frequency Sound Like an Old TV or Dog Whistle?

    billie48, your support and comments in this forum really brighten my days. I start seeing things differently and try to find joy through the suffering. I am dealing with pulsatile tinnitus for 4 months now. everyday is a struggle but I try to be grateful, compassionate and forgiving towards...
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    Can You "Feel" Your Tinnitus?

    Hey hazar, I don't have t, but I have vascular t, and I can feel the pulsing of my blood flow on that side of my head. I agree with u that perhaps if I didn't feel it would be easier to habituate. It is very bizarre.
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    Any Bad Experiences with Contrast Dye (Gadolinium) for MRI?

    I have only experienced the iodine contrast for CTA scans. If I am not mistaken the ones used for MRI's are different. But to answer your question about contrast, I felt a very warm sensation all over my body and a heavy feeling in my chest. Now I am not sure if the contrast for MRI's gives the...
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    Any Bad Experiences with Contrast Dye (Gadolinium) for MRI?

    Cassidy, I am not sure about the contrast. But regarding the other questions, I would say the more parts are scan the better. I mean, at least the brain, some people experience tinnitus when there is a tumour involved, so to rule that out and any other brain issues I say a scan of the brain is...
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    Angry or Relieved?

    An MRA/MRV is a type of MRI in which they put a contrast dye in your bloodstream to see the veins and arteries in your brain. Someone with vascular tinnitus would benefit from this. But not necessarily someone with tinnitus.
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    Any Bad Experiences with Contrast Dye (Gadolinium) for MRI?

    Hey folks, I had a CTA 4 months ago for my pulsatile tinnitus, then another one today because the last one did not show my neck. I haven't had any issues so far. All good, I did worry a bit but I am just drinking tons of water to flush this out of my system. Most likely I'll need an MRI with...
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    Pulsatile Tinnitus and Head Position

    Hey Simon, your symptoms totally sound like superior canal deshisence... I hope you get to the bottom of this! I understand your pain. I too have vascular tinnitus. What is your pt like? Is it a thud or a whooosh whoosh?
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    The Positivity Thread

    Hey Raymundo, what part of mexico? I'm from Monterrey. :)
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    I Went to a Gig and Had a Good Time

    I'm seeing arcade fire in august! :) I'm glad you are doing great epin.
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    Good ENT in the TORONTO, CANADA area...

    Hey Raul, I also heard he is real good. I heard he has treated patients with pulsatile tinnitus! Good luck!
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    Journal Article: Imaging in Pulsatile Tinnitus

    Hi everyone, here is an interesting journal article about radiological findings in people with vascular tinnitus. I believe that for a large amount of people with PT the cause can be found and treated but not all of us have access to health care and a doctor who will be willing to advocate for...