Pulsatile tinnitus....full blown panic attack

[Nicole0814]

Hey guys it’s me....again. So, I looked down this morning while bending over and I heard wooshing noise that synced with my heartbeat. I googled....first mistake and it’s allllll bad. It says it’s pulsitile tinnitus and is vascular related. Strokes, aneurysms (my dad suddenly passed from one), artery and issues. So, I had a full blown panic attack and now I have a head ache on my right side which is freaking me out more. I feel like I should run to the ER but I think they would look at me like I’m nuts. I have bent down to see if it does it again and it is :-( this is sudden and new and I’m freaking.

 

[Samurai]

Hey guys it’s me....again. So, I looked down this morning while bending over and I heard wooshing noise that synced with my heartbeat. I googled....first mistake and it’s allllll bad. It says it’s pulsitile tinnitus and is vascular related. Strokes, aneurysms (my dad suddenly passed from one), artery and issues. So, I had a full blown panic attack and now I have a head ache on my right side which is freaking me out more. I feel like I should run to the ER but I think they would look at me like I’m nuts. I have bent down to see if it does it again and it is :-( this is sudden and new and I’m freaking.

Hi. I think what u felt was normal. Thing with google is, it will always give u worst case scenario. For example is u google headache, it will say tumour. So its best not to google.

 

[Nicole0814]

Hi. I think what u felt was normal. Thing with google is, it will always give u worst case scenario. For example is u google headache, it will say tumour. So its best not to google.

Yeah, I know google always gives worst case and is bad but I don’t think this is normal. I’ve never bent over before and heard a whooshing sound that is in sync with my heartbeat. I don’t know....it just happened again when I looked down

 

[TruthHurts]

Yeah, I know google always gives worst case and is bad but I don’t think this is normal. I’ve never bent over before and heard a whooshing sound that is in sync with my heartbeat. I don’t know....it just happened again when I looked down

Sounds like it could be sinus and head related if it's only happening when you bend down. If it continues to be a concern for you then make a appointment to see your GP.

 

[bigjetplane2]

I went through a period that I could legit hear my heartbeat/pulse in my right ear. Happened for weeks actually. It eventually went away.

 

[Phillies Phan]

Nicole, I had that issue just a few weeks ago. It could have been present in the past, but unnoticed until my anxiety brought my attention to it.

For me, it occurred when I laid on my side on the pillow. I’d feel the pulsing which coincided with my heartbeat. I spoke with my doctor, who is well aware of my HA. First, she said that this happens occasionally to her. I too, thanks to freaking Google mentioned my fear that this meant my carotid artery was clogged. She told me the following, and it allowed me to be at peace with it: She has never, not once had a patient with the pulsing tinnitus end up having a vascular reason for it occurring. It can be caused by sinuses, stress, and hyper-vigilance, where we simply fixate on it from the moment we first notice it, and we start that old familiar vicious cycle.

Other than checking out if you have a sinus issue, very common of course, you need to let it go..and it will go. Keep thinking about it, and you’ll notice it on and off for a while.

 

[Nicole0814]

Nicole, I had that issue just a few weeks ago. It could have been present in the past, but unnoticed until my anxiety brought my attention to it.

For me, it occurred when I laid on my side on the pillow. I’d feel the pulsing which coincided with my heartbeat. I spoke with my doctor, who is well aware of my HA. First, she said that this happens occasionally to her. I too, thanks to freaking Google mentioned my fear that this meant my carotid artery was clogged. She told me the following, and it allowed me to be at peace with it: She has never, not once had a patient with the pulsing tinnitus end up having a vascular reason for it occurring. It can be caused by sinuses, stress, and hyper-vigilance, where we simply fixate on it from the moment we first notice it, and we start that old familiar vicious cycle.

Other than checking out if you have a sinus issue, very common of course, you need to let it go..and it will go. Keep thinking about it, and you’ll notice it on and off for a while.

Hi! Thank you for responding. I have had a really hard day trying to focus with work and the anxiety being debilitating. I also ended up on a message board community where people where talking about it (it was specifically for pulsatile tinnitus) and of course the first post was “ Do not go to an ENT go have an MRA and MRI done. I had a brain fistula that could end up hemorrhaging”. Of course after I saw that I wen even more crazy. I’m sure some people have serious underlying issues but of course some probably don’t. I just don’t know why are minds jump to WORST CASE! It’s so frustrating. Now with the headache on the side of the affected ear, causes more concern. But did I bring that on by worrying about it....ughhhh it’s a vicious cycle!

Nicole, I had that issue just a few weeks ago. It could have been present in the past, but unnoticed until my anxiety brought my attention to it.

For me, it occurred when I laid on my side on the pillow. I’d feel the pulsing which coincided with my heartbeat. I spoke with my doctor, who is well aware of my HA. First, she said that this happens occasionally to her. I too, thanks to freaking Google mentioned my fear that this meant my carotid artery was clogged. She told me the following, and it allowed me to be at peace with it: She has never, not once had a patient with the pulsing tinnitus end up having a vascular reason for it occurring. It can be caused by sinuses, stress, and hyper-vigilance, where we simply fixate on it from the moment we first notice it, and we start that old familiar vicious cycle.

Other than checking out if you have a sinus issue, very common of course, you need to let it go..and it will go. Keep thinking about it, and you’ll notice it on and off for a while.

Also, the laying in the side and hearing the heartbeat I have had on and off for years. I know what you mean with that. What I am experiencing is a “woosh” sound that is the sound of my heartbeat when I look down/bend over

 

[bigjetplane2]

How are you?

 

[Cuchculan]

The auld heatbeat in the ear. This is a very common thing. Can't actually cause anybody any harm. Just wrecks your head if you are trying to sleep. I am sure by now it would have passed. Normally does. One of those things. Comes and goes.

 

[Nicole0814]

How are you?

Sorry just saw this. I am 38

 

[Nolabear831]

Hey guys it’s me....again. So, I looked down this morning while bending over and I heard wooshing noise that synced with my heartbeat. I googled....first mistake and it’s allllll bad. It says it’s pulsitile tinnitus and is vascular related. Strokes, aneurysms (my dad suddenly passed from one), artery and issues. So, I had a full blown panic attack and now I have a head ache on my right side which is freaking me out more. I feel like I should run to the ER but I think they would look at me like I’m nuts. I have bent down to see if it does it again and it is :-( this is sudden and new and I’m freaking.

What came of this? Dealing w it now !