If you had your baseline labs completed and the diagnosis is probable PMR then an appropriate dose
of prednisone is helpful in firming up the diagnosis.
The response to therapy is often within days.
If you don’t have any medical or metabolic reasons to
avoid treatment the side effects can be manageable.
Exercise as possible and vitamin D for osteoporosis
prevention . Have a DexaScan early on .Diet helps both the inflammation and BP and glucose. I had a cardiac risk evaluation and eye exam.
Turmeric, vitamin D, statins and stevia are in my diet
after remission. Melatonin is is proving to have anti-
inflammatory action as well.
Communication with your doctors is the most helpful
way to cope with any side effects.