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@Exit & @kingsfan, for a person with "healthy" ears, you're saying that even if they plugged their ears they will hear SOMETHING? I can't define what I'm hearing. And it's only noticeable when I have put earplugs in, and it's very low (which is what's making it hard for me to define it).

@Exit, relaxing is the hardest part. 6 days after the original incident I answered my phone and it was on speaker at max volume near my ear in question. I was immediately startled when they said hello and switched it. That was enough for my anxiety to take me hostage for another few days. But...

@SaraK18, I appreciate the response. Ironically enough, I live in an area where elevation changes are going to happen with just every day travel. I've had my ears popping (felt nice considering they have felt like they NEEDED to and couldn't for the first few days). And as far as my coping...

I'll just respond to my own post. After more research, I saw that Prednisone can cause ototoxicity, which has symptoms of hearing loss/tinnitus. And that it could be just while on the medication or permanent without ability to reverse? Could this be the rational as to why the doctor didn't...

I apologize in advance to whether this is the right spot to post this. I have no ringing in my ears. I would've posted this in the hyperacusis category, but I haven't been exposed to a sound that hurts my ear since my injury, so this felt the most appropriate location. Stupidly, I set off...