I was recently diagnosed with Meniere's Syndrome, which is too much pressure in the inner ear etc. Ringing, vertigo...nasty business. I went to a Chinese acupuncturist who advised me that many times ear problems are related to the kidney. After a couple months of treatment I ended up in hospital for emergency kidney surgery(I guess she was right). I had a large kidney stone. Since that time my ear problems have gotten better and I've regained some of the hearing loss in the lower ranges and have not had further loss in others. The "roaring and whistling" in my head have diminished as well. Still there, but not intrusive any longer. May not be your problem at all but any information, I believe, is helpful.