Karen
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        I too have tinnitus and after traveling by plane had the ringing grow louder and  pain in my ears.  I have been told that I have otosclerosis and no treatment for now since the sclerosis is in a miniscule area of the ear.  I too can get to sleep at night but only after TV is playing.