I have had it from time to time after being exposed to air horns, loud concerts, etc.
Last time I had it I freaked out a bit because I read that there really is not specific cure. I mean, who wants to spend 24 hours a day listening to some high pitch sound?
I just followed the suggestions from some health website which said to cut out coffee, drugs, and everything else that could worsen it. It also said to buy a white noise machine to help ou forget about the sounds while you are in a quiet room or when you are trying to fall asleep.
I bought a Brookstone white noise machine that has various sounds like rain, ocean waves, and rainforest birds. I just left it on ocean waves and left it on whenever I was at home or in the office.
Within one month my brain just kind of tuned out the noise. I felt lucky!
Two months ago I was working on a music video and the douche no-talent director insisted on cranking up the music super loud even though a few people complained. Normally I would have just told the director to fuck off and walk off set if he was being a douche but the talent was a fairly big movie star so I relented because I wanted the credit (more than the pay).
Well, now I have tinitis again, and trying the same system. I will let you know if it works.
I hope this warms everyone to avoid extremely loud noises.
And Michael P. This is one more reason you should not post videos with low sound which makes people turn up their speakers/headsets. When the 110 decible scream jumps out at you it is not so funny. Yeah, I got pwned I admit it.
Sorry I called you that name and told you to fuck off. I was in a bit of pain at the time. No worries.