Shar
Hi Mary, I am sorry it took so long for you to get diagnosed. It certainly must have been hard for you. What did the doctors think you had? How much Prednisone did they start you on? May I ask how old you are? I am 57, but Polymyalgia is more common in people around the age of 70. I am glad you are able to tolerate 5 mg. I am disappointed that it didn't seem to work for me, but I think a slower taper from 7.5 mg might work better, than immediately dropping down to 5 mg without a step in between. Did you taper more slowly on the Prednisone as the dose grew smaller? I don't know anyone with PMR, either. I never heard of it until I was diagnosed. That is why I find it so helpful to post messages on these wonderful boards. Please post again, Mary. I would like to share more about our experiences with Polymyalgia. I hope you feel better soon. Shar