I've had it for 45 or so years now.Mine was from long days driving those tractors on the farm when I was younger.I've tried taking things that are supposed to help with no luck.I try to remember to wear hearing protection when I'm doing activities that can cause tinnitus.If I don't the ringing gets worse.I can hear purty good,but some things distort my hearing,like a ceiling fan.Even though the fan is quiet,I can tell a big difference when it's off.