Hi, Vegas Robb,
Welcome to Tinnitus Talk! Your tinnitus sounds a lot like mine. I had mild tinnitus for many years; then, in 2010 I took a blood pressure drug that made my tinnitus many times worse. I've had tinnitus, reactive tinnitus, and pulsatile tinnitus since then.
But, the good news is, mine has gotten so much better recently! I think the drug may have played havoc with your system, or with an already-sensitive ear situation, causing the tinnitus. There is a good chance that, even if it doesn't go away, it will get better with time. Mine certainly has!!
Look around on this forum, and you'll find lots of information and ways to cope. We're glad you joined us!