Tinnitus After Embolization to Remove DAVF

[AlexFB]

I had been suffering from pulsatile tinnitus for two months until I got the surgery (embolization) to remove my DAVF. The surgery went well and I woke up with no pulsatile tinnitus anymore. I was put on blood thinner (to prevent clot) and steroids (to prevent inflammation) after the surgery. I finished my 21 tablet steroid pack and I am still using blood thinner.

The next day after finishing my steroids I started having normal tinnitus. I thought it was the side effects of medicine and would go away soon, but I still have ringing in my ears even after 2 weeks.

I am very depressed now. I got rid of pulsatile tinnitus and now I developed normal tinnitus. I would appreciate if you can share your thoughts about what might have caused my tinnitus.

 

[Steph1710]

Hi @AlexFB!

Very sorry to learn about your situation. The only thing I could think to have caused it, is the medication you were on afterwards - though I'm no medical expert of course.

I am pleased that your pulsatile tinnitus has been solved though.

I also have pulsatile tinnitus, and have been waiting on an operation for three years - but I live in the UK so NHS is being sh*t as usual. I also have "normal" tinnitus too, so I can sympathise with you on both accounts.

Have you spoken to anyone about the occurrence of your normal tinnitus?

Best Wishes,
Steph

 

[Wrfortiscue]

Wow that's terrible. Good thing is there is hope. It can go away with time.

I know how it feels. I got the COVID-19 vaccine to prevent worsening of tinnitus and it ended up doing just that. Lol.