I have had tinnitus for approximately 3 years and I have been able to manage it very well ,but just last night my right ear has started to ring very loudly but when there is no noise whatsoever it's fine........ I am finding this really distressing I am only 19 and I feel like my life is over just picking up a bunch of keys renders me almost deaf.i have spoke to my doctor and he suspects it's just a viral infection and it will clear within a week,has anyone else had a similar experience I hope to god it gets better