If Tinnitus Is Irregular/Arrhythmic Tones, Is It Considered "Pulsatile"?

[00JohnD]

I have a morse code/typewriter T in my left ear, and it is irregular/arrhythmic. Would that be considered "Pulsatile"?

Just trying to categorize my T ...

Thanks

 

[Karen]

Hi, John,

No, your morse-code type of tinnitus would not be considered pulsatile. Pulsatile tinnitus usually has a vascular cause, and is very regular, in tune with one's heartbeat. Pulsatile tinnitus may be curable if a cause is found.

There is a condition called "tensor tympani syndrome", in which the sufferer experiences an irregular pulsating feeling, sort of like a spasm. Here is some more information on that condition;

http://hearinglosshelp.com/weblog/do-i-have-tonic-tensor-tympani-syndrome-ttts.php

Hope this information helps!

Best wishes,
Karen

 

[00JohnD]

@Karen Thank you very much for the link, very instructive!

John

 

[frohike]

The link above is 404 so here are a few more links about it:

• http://hearinglosshelp.com/blog/do-i-have-tonic-tensor-tympani-syndrome-ttts/
• http://www.noiseandhealth.org/artic...;issue=63;spage=117;epage=128;aulast=Westcott
• http://www.dizziness-and-balance.co...tympani and stapedius myoclonus tinnitus.html

 

[Karen]

Thanks for posting more links about tensor tympani syndrome,@frohike.

That link that I posted was working at the time, but guess it is no longer in operation.