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Kyphosis/Thoracic Outlet Syndrome related - sudden onset pulsatile tinnitus

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brad09353
brad09353

Hello,

I am an otherwise healthy 33 year old now. I was wondering if anyone here has had some experience with a pulsatile tinnitus (hearing blood flow sound in your ears) with regard to having posture-related issues, thoracic outlet syndrome/kyphosis (forward curvature of the spine). A doctor at UCLA Medical Center for Vascular Surgery diagnosed me with this issue related to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with MRI/MRA/MRV. Mine began about 8-9 years ago. This doctor also told me the cause of it was the kyphosis. Just shortly after I felt my back change and move forward is when it all started, in addition I have TMJ issues (jaw dysfunction) if anyone here has found a cure for an onset of pulsatile tinnitus related to any of the above issues please let me know what sort of treatment occurred for you, and where you found help.

Thanks!

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  • margaret26377
    margaret26377 brad09353

    Posted

    hi just wondering are you doing exercises for kyphosiswhat measurement is your kyphosis & have you had kyphoplasty ?

    margaret

    • brad09353
      brad09353 margaret26377

      Posted

      Hi, thanks for the comment. I have never had my kyphosis measured by a doctor, but I do know around 23-24 years old it became worse. Also, have never had kyphoplasty before.

      Please let me know what's the best steps to reverse it?

      Thank you.

    • margaret26377
      margaret26377 brad09353

      Posted

      hi if you think you have kyphosis you should go to a spinal surgeon who will x ray your lumbar areathere are 3 things you csn fo if you have kyphosismeds & exercise , kyphoplasty / veryaplasty Or spinal fusionmgt

  • Boutiquegirl
    Boutiquegirl brad09353

    Posted

    I also have this and other symptoms related to thoracic outlet syndrome, did UCLA do your mrv/mra/mri ? Thanks, also was your Doc Dr. Galbert?

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