Hi Christine
I saw your post
The appearance of your tinnitus is recent, right?
You have 99,9% chances of full cure. Believe it !
First of all, no despair, Don't freak out
- (I know this is the hardest part, but your brain will adapts naturally soon)
look for an otolaryngologist, do not procrastinate, there are medications and vitamins that can recover RECENT DAMAGE (your case).