I started hearing a "whooshing" sound around a month ago. Sometimes it is in both ears, or just one. Our Excel doesn't have a APU, and we flew another one that does around a month ago. Like a dummy, I didn't have hearing protection when I did my walk around.

After doing a lot of research, I think I have Pulsatile Tinnitus; the whooshing is in rhythm to my pulse. I can only hear the whooshing during low ambient noise conditions; sleeping or in a quiet room. It is also worse if I sit or lay down compared to standing. It is definitely annoying when you can hear your pulse.

I am in the process of seeing an ENT. Unfortunately, the prescribed medications he gave me didn't work. He was hoping if my Eustachian Tube was inflamed, the medications would help with the inflammation.

I am freaking out a little because this form of Tinnitus is usually formed by increase pressure in your arteries in your neck or near your ear which makes the flow of blood more turbulent. Nothing good causes that, but I have not been diagnosed with anything yet.

I just wanted to share my story with everyone, and that there are other forms of Tinnitus that are just as elusive as the ringing. My battle continues.....