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I have had pulsatile tinnitus for 2 years caused by my iih. in recent days the rhythm and pitch has changed. should i be worried?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

I can tell: From the medications that you are not under the care of a neurologist ! That would be my starting point ! Check iron, Vit A level and give a carbonic anhydride inhibitor a good try. You should not be having pulsatile tinnitus with uncomplicated pseudo tumor.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/23/2016

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