Emily, thank you for your caring too. I sometimes think my family and drs think I'm nuts too, but the ringing and hearing loss is unfortunately all too real. Just like my rsd is. I think they are starting to realize that now that my GP has diagnosed as tinitus (sp?) but I am still going to see an ENT dr. I think I'm going to wait until after mygallbladder surgery on Monday though. I'm just trying to rest right now and am so overwhelmed with everything that's going on in my life. I'm just so tired physicially and mentally. I can't wait for Spring so I can enjoy the warmer weather! Thanks again for caring. I hope your ringing goes away soon too.