Have had tinnitus for many years, and like Bill, I have been able to "ignore" it. I guess planning on being a world-famous rock and roll drummer and practicing loudly with headphones has it's down side later in life. I didn't become a rock star, but I still hurt my ears.

 

Both ears have been ringing for over 10 years. Sometimes really really loud. I'm due for hearing aids, maybe it will help when I finally break down and get them. I think listening to rock & roll loudly with headphones was my downfall.