I'll chime in on my HLAA affiliation since several have brought it up but I want to also respond to @joyces since she mentioned that she might get CI in the hopes that it helps the tinnitus as it did with @julieo4. One of my chapter members developed tinnitus only after getting a CI. It is very bothersome for her and she regrets getting the CI. She probably forgets the benefit of being able to hear better. But, nothing has helped with her tinnitus. I don't think she is giving treatment options enough time to be effective, such as meditation, but I'm only guessing since she responds quickly with her results after I've brought them up.
I am president of HLAA, Michigan State Association in addition to president of the Western Wayne County Chapter.
Tony in Michigan