Hello @pargeo47, Welcome to Connect. My PMR is currently in remission. I've had 2 occurrences of PMR. The first time it was debilitating and I could barely move. I saw a Mayo rheumatologist and was diagnosed with PMR after some blood tests (ESR and CRP) along with a physical exam. The treatment for me was starting on 20 mg prednisone both times. The first time was the most difficult tapering off of the prednisone and took 3 and half years. The second time 6 years later it only took me 1 and half years to taper off and I think I owe most of that to healthier diet - less inflammatory and processed foods and eliminating most of my sugar intake. I do think diet and exercise can help but I'm not sure I would want to rely totally on a holistic medicine approach if it were to come back, but that's just my personal opinion. Hopefully others who may have some experience with a holistic medicine approach to PMR can share their experience with you. There are a few discussions that you might find helpful while you wait for responses.

-- Diet & PMR.: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/diet-pmr/
-- PMR and herbs, dietary supplements: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-and-herbs-dietary-supplements/
-- Curcumin (turmeric) for reducing inflammation: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/curcumin-turmeric-for-reducing-inflammation/

Do you keep a daily log with your level of pain when you wake up along with your dosage to help with your tapering?