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Usually notice it when I just wake up or go to sleep for a short time. My concern is sometimes I can notice it even if I'm exerting myself i.e. doing laundry, etc. I can manage pulsing if I can be assured that's all it is--nothing vascular. Primary doctor just had nurse call saying carotid...

How did your doctor confirm the diagnosis of pulsatile tinnitus? My M.D. only ordered a carotid ultrasound. No further tests since it came back normal. Sometimes I can go almost the entire day without the noise; other times I can hear it when I'm moving around for short periods. Don't know...

Did you have an MRI or additional tests to rule out vascular or hearing issues?

If an MRA test finds some type of vascular problem, is surgery always required? How is it fixed?

I appreciate hearing from others to help me determine next steps. I experienced heartbeat noise in my ear about 3 weeks ago. Carotid ultrasound negative. No other symptoms but just started a new job and daughter moving out of state, so stress definitely could be a cause. I hear noise mostly...

It's good to know there are other people out there with the same issue. The nurse called to tell me my ultrasound was within normal range. When I asked about the cause of the ear noise she said it wasn't addressed in the file, so she didn't know. The doctor ordered a lipid panel to check...

Been hearing heartbeat in ear for a month. Upon exam, doctor heard carotid artery noise. Ultrasound negative. I'm on no meds, no ailments, just high cholesterol readings. Worried excessively about this condition thinking it's life-threatening. Usually hear noise only in evening for a...