Pulsatile Tinnitus... How Do You Know?

So as many of you know I've had tinnitus for about 6 months now, maybe a bit longer. I've recently noticed that my tinnitus seems to sound like its rhythmic. Maybe it's always been this way I've just been paying attention to the way it sounds now..

I wouldn't necessarily describe it as whooshing. It sounds like high pitched electric static that sort of sounds like it gets louder and quiter in a fast rhythm but I don't think it's necessarily consistent with my heart beat (it's so hard to tell). Would it be obvious ?How can I be sure this isn't pulsatile tinnitus and do I need to worry?

 

Just check if it matches with your pulse by holding your wrist with the other hand

 

I've tried to determine that and I can't. My t is very strange and not typical as it fluctuates a lot. I guess pulsatile would be obvious?

 

Yes pulsative T should be simple to check...

 

So the rhythmic sounds would not be pulsatile?

 

Thanks for you reply. It's definitely not a pulse. It's more like a siren where it gets louder then quieter every few seconds, in rhythm. And I really have a hard time trying to determine if it matches my pulse. I've tried and I just can't tell. I also don't notice it changing when I move.