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  1. mtoafs

    Aspartame & Decrease in Symptoms

    since kicking it, I've read so much bad stuff about aspartame. i honestly believe in the next 10-20 years they're gonna be able to link it to tons of really nasty health issues. I'll never touch the stuff again... even if every symptom comes back.
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    MRI Results In. Questions.

    my doc doesn't think so, actually. I'm guessing mainly because i don't have vertigo. i should clarify, my T is still present though not as bad. the autophony and whooshing are gone.
  3. mtoafs

    MRI Results In. Questions.

    no concussion or whiplash. i gave up aspartame and caffeine and most of my symptoms have subsided... for now at least..
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    Cerebral Stent Implant

    i have not, but good luck to you!
  5. mtoafs

    Aspartame & Decrease in Symptoms

    I've got several posts on here talking about my symptoms but, briefly, regular tinnitus in both ears, pulsatile tinnitus (upon bending), ear drum thumping, high-frequency hearing loss and random autophony in my right ear. Carotid ultrasound was normal (in '15), MRI showed a large jugular bulb...
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    Anxiously Awaiting the Results

    great advice, @Mystery Reader. i'm going to do my best to heed that myself. @Phil K - I'm going through a lot of what you're going through right now. Testing... specialists... uncertainties. What-ifs and worst case scenario run through my head pretty much every second I'm awake. It's mentally...
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    MRI Results In. Questions.

    i (finally) spoke with my doctor. he doesn't think this is meniere's. he thinks the jugular bulb is causing the PT. as for the 5 mm abnormality, he thinks it's most likely an incidental finding but stated that he thinks a referral to neuro just to confirm is the right thing to do for peace of...
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    MRI Results In. Questions.

    I've spoken to my sister-in-law who's an RN and she thinks it sounds like i have Meniere's. I'm still waiting to hear from my doctor. I really like my ENT but I've gotta say I find it very unprofessional and even a bit unethical that I had access to my results before they could be explained...
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    MRI Results In. Questions.

    Hey - Here's the backstory for anyone that's interested: https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/asymmetric-right-sensorineural-hearing-loss.29746/ Anyway. My MRI results are in. I haven't been able to speak to my doctor yet (nice, right?) Here's the results for the MR IAC WO W CONTRAST...
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    Should I Be Worried?

    i have asymmetrical pulsatile tinnitus as well and am scheduled for an MRI with contrast next week. i'd stop short of saying mine comes and goes, but mine does wax and wane to the point where sometimes it's barely noticeable even when i do things that usually aggravate the heck out of it. i...
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    Pulsating Fullness

    i have fullness in my right ear that seems to come and go along with the sensation of hearing my voice in the same ear. that sensation goes hand in hand with the fullness and comes and goes as well. I have observed that it's usually only noticeable when i'm in tight quarters like cars or if i'm...
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    Asymmetric Right Sensorineural Hearing Loss

    i meant show attendee. i have no idea what a 'concert player' is.
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    Asymmetric Right Sensorineural Hearing Loss

    Ha! i actually AM left handed and do have a crash on the same side as my hi-hat. i should also add that I'm considered one of the loudest drummers in our region and at a show the other night, a concert player complimented me by telling me my snare drum sounded like a shotgun.
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    Asymmetric Right Sensorineural Hearing Loss

    the results are from last week. i was given a hearing test 3 years ago or so but never saw the results. was just told my hearing was "good for my age and what my hobby is."
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    Asymmetric Right Sensorineural Hearing Loss

    sorry about that! i mentioned it in the original thread i linked to. i am most definitely an acoustic drummer and have played in LOUD (think Black Sabbath) bands for 25 years. i also didn't start wearing any sort of hearing protection until around the time this started happening (to be...
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    Asymmetric Right Sensorineural Hearing Loss

    here are the results of my hearing test. i'm not really sure what any of it means.
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    Asymmetric Right Sensorineural Hearing Loss

    hey everyone, i've been experiencing a seashell-like sensation in my ear for upwards of 7 years. i have another post regarding my issues with that that can be found here: https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/another-pulsatile-tinnitus-thread.9764/#post-118600 over the last few years, i've...
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    Another Pulsatile Tinnitus Thread

    I'm not sure what direction to turn to from here... if i should just deal with it or push on. it sounds like the two major concerns with PT are carotid blockages and tumors. I'm assuming (?) that the ultrasound is sufficient enough to rule out the blockages and I'm not suspicious of a tumor...
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    Another Pulsatile Tinnitus Thread

    my doctor sent me for the ultrasound, basically, to appease me so I doubt it.
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    Another Pulsatile Tinnitus Thread

    @Karen - my carotid ultrasound results were "normal" with "nothing of concern noted."
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    Another Pulsatile Tinnitus Thread

    thanks again for taking the time to respond. I've definitely considered BP as a factor if this indeed PT but it did go away while I was on the steroid despite my BP issues. I've wondered if this is more a problem with my eustachian tube since I don't get a clear pulse sound and it goes away if...
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    Another Pulsatile Tinnitus Thread

    thank you for your response. I've been creeping around these boards for awhile now and have read many of your posts about it. I'll definitely report back with the results. regarding the weight gain, I've been at my current weight for several years and was actually about 45 pounds heavier...
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    Another Pulsatile Tinnitus Thread

    hey everyone... i've been suffering from T for the better part of ten years. mine is caused by years of playing drums in loud rock bands without wearing hearing protection. for the most part, i'm able to tune it out. it's only ever really noticeable when my surroundings are extremely quit...