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                        I think you should see your doctor first.  Don't rule out anything.  Don't tell him/her what you have or don't have.  Just tell the symptoms.  Then after he/she diagnoses then tell them what you think.      My tinnitis was definitely not buzzing but it was worse when I laid down. I had tinnitis for over 5 years.  Finally, one day I woke up and realized that I don't have it anymore.  When I forget and I take high doses of pain reliever, I get ringing for a week or so.  I had tinnitis from taking high doses of pain relievers to offset sore joints from taking a certain medicine.     Visit your doctor for an exam.