Sounds like they put you on the ultimate anti-aas, prednisone. I hate to love it. I had my tonsils and adnoids removed and my hearing came back. I also get the jet wash at the doc's once a year which has made a big difference. I think your tonsils are possibly inflamed. If you have your tonsils and adnoids you dont need them. The surgery is nothing. You are in and out.