Recent content by Tamara Fothering

Yes. An ENT confirmed that it was pulsatile tinnitus.

I thought it might be sinuitus and followed the instructions to unblock my sinuses. It didn’t work. It did feel blocked; so, I think you are right in that assumption. Thanks!

Thanks! It is pretty amazing. Hex: My ENT doctor checked the pressure in my ears and said it was normal. It seemed odd to me since it felt like I had a lot of pressure in my head. Yonkapin: That is an awesome story about your friend with a concussion.

Thanks! I’m enjoying every minute of the silence. It makes me that much more appreciative. As for the flight, I think it made a difference that the airplane was older and had more pressure. I’ve traveled a lot in the last 2 1/2 years and the newer planes just didn’t do it for me.

Bill Bauer: The volume of the tinnitus varied. If I was stressed or had just exerted myself physically, my tinnitus was the loudest. In the morning after a good rest, my tinnitus was more quiet. At times, the tinnitus would keep me up at night due to how loud it could be. As I stated...

nineones: I do believe my tinnitus was somatic and not in my mind. I felt constant pressure in my head and the tinnitus was of a pulsative nature (in time with my heart beat). Because it felt like I just needed to “pop” my ears, I tried in vain to do so.

First, I want to thank all of you for your postings. Over the past 2 1/2 years I have read your stories and have not felt alone in my struggle with tinnitus. Thank you. My tinnitus started in Nov of 2015 when I flew for a business trip. I had a severe cold and remember that I couldn’t “pop”...