there has been another known way to help treat tinnitus that goes beyond traditional medicine, and that's with systemic enzymes. since tinnitus is linked to sugar (apparently sugar can make your tinnitus worse), enzymes are known to break down sugar before it becomes the catalyst for your ear ringing. Also, another theory is that its an inflammatory reaction, and systemic enzymes help reduce inflammation in the body usually curing people of their onset ailments.
either way, if you feel its getting worse id take the appropriate measures now and protect yourself. you may not even have tinnitus -- as this may just be your body's way to tell you to use some earplugs! our bodies are smart, and they are good at warning us, when we push the limit a little too far
by the way, this post was not meant to scare you -- i just think sometimes we dont realize the harm we do to our bodies, and before you know it -- boom! its too late. that would suck, and its totally not necessary in your case since you do know the root of the problem.
good luck 
