Ive been reading this stuff also, none of it sounds pleasant. The last Dr. said he didnt think it was tennitus because the effect is just one ear and I dont have any constant dizziness. Its the feeling of pressure and the ringing that really get to me on bad days. Its been so frustrating. I told my dr. that I smoke marijuana at night to ease my nerves and help me sleep and he didnt seem to concerned......except for the fact that I run the chance of being arrested and what not. It's depressing. No real answers or solutions out there it seems. Dietary stuff mostly Ive noticed which i try to adhere to. Just sucks all around. Im done complaining. Wish I lived in Cali.....for the access to medicine, not for the taxes they pay.