Mine started about 6 weeks ago with pain in the hips and legs, which then spread to the shoulders and arms, especially right wrist. On the 1-10 scale, it often reached 9, especially at night, when the OTC pain medications just didn't seem to work. After several visits to my Dr. and a ton of blood work, he diagnosed PMR. He has referred me to a rheumatologist, but at this point nothing looks very good. Dr. injected 40 mg of Methylprednisolone Succ yesterday, the result of which was that it greatly reduced the pain but made it almost impossible to get any sleep last night. He has prescribed oral prednisone 50 mg. daily, but the pharmacist had a question about it, so I can't get it until the doctor answers his question. I cannot think of anything in my life, physical or otherwise, which prompted PMR. But I'm glad I found this group. I don't know anyone who has every had PMR; but at least I am now in touch with others like myself. God bless you all!