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A member asked:

My pulsatile tinnitus used to go away when i pressed on my neck. 2 years later this no longer works, it's also changed rhythm and pitch. why?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Change in rythmn: is due to change in heart rate /rhythm most likely. Amitriptyline is highly anticholinergic and will raise BP and Heart rate. Do not press on your neck to stop blood flow, have the situation re-assessed. Make sure you do not have a cavernous sinus or endolymph fistula.

Dr Harte and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/23/2016

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