Very serious suggestion - has tinnitus been eliminated? Very real. Can be very disturbing. Level can vary markedly. Worst case examples have driven people to suicide but this is very rare. My wife has it constantly. I get it on occasions - not usually very badly. In my case I suspect a mild infection may be a trigger. If treated at initial onset in some cases it can be prevented from becoming permanent. Once well established you have it for life. Russell -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist