I don’t have pain, but I hear it ALL DAY LONG!! I’ve gotten somewhat use to it, but sometimes at work (where there are loud machines, but I don’t need ear plugs), I can’t understand people because I just hear that ringing...
I’m a retired musician. Why am I retired? Terrible Tinnitus! Can’t count on my ears. Don’t listen to music anymore, except for an occasional youtube. I used to do a lot of studio gigs. The ringing, squeal, clicking, tapping etc., is louder than people speak. It has made me into a recluse. I hate it!