I Feel My Tinnitus Often Aligns with My Heartbeat — Possibly Pulsatile Tinnitus?

[tiniturtle]

Is this something that can heal with time? Will the basilar membrane issue settle or improve over time? It's been about 2.5 months and I've been getting worse, it seems. I haven't done anything that should've worsened things - I've been careful and protective, but I'm just so sensitive and fragile that it seems like things keep getting worse. I'm not overprotective either. I do allow myself to take in sounds.

Also, I did the CT scan with contrast and the results show possible superior canal dehiscence on my left ear (which is the one with the problems). My ENT is having me see a neurologist now. Could this explain any of my symptoms (severe tinnitus and hyperacusis)?

It depends on what the source is. Trying to speculate on the cause is not a good use of time or energy. Go to someone that can find out. In my particular case, it only got worse over time. DAVF are not to be messed with. They are almost 100% guaranteed to rupture and cause a hemorrhage at some point. That doesn't mean this is what you have. A neurologist is also not appropriate for this.

 

[Jo Bennett]

Thanks @Greg Sacramento - really appreciate your suggestion.