Hello @adrigibby, It's good to hear that you have been able to change your diet to help with inflammation. You will notice that we moved your post into an existing discussion on the same topic so that you can read what others have shared about acupuncture for PMR. If you click the link below it will take you to the beginning of the discussion.
-- Acupuncture and PMR: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/acupuncture-and-pmr/

You mentioned that prednisone is not an option for you. There is a discussion on alternatives that you might find helpful.
-- PMR: Are there treatment alternatives to Prednisone?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alternatives-to-prednisone/

Have you talked with the rheumatologist to see if he has any suggestions for alternatives to prednisone?