@Lea

Your case sounds a bit like mine, although I did have some lung, sinus, and ear involvement.

At this stage if the disease, don’t be in a big hurry to get off prednisone. It will knock down the inflammation. Just watch what you eat, as your appetite will increase.

I had some hearing loss prior to wegs thanks to the Army and some steel mills. I have about a 40% hearing loss. An audiologist can test your hearing and assess your need for hearing aids. An otolaryngologist (ENT) can see if anything is structurally amiss with your ears. Unfortunately, neither Medicare nor my health insurance covers them. Mine cost about $3,200 apiece. They help, but they’re not perfect. At home, I hear pretty well. In crowded environments, I hear everything and understand very little.