you will also find many that believe diet is the cause. A more sugar free diet seems to help some. I would say that PMR does not have to be this crippling disease that you cant get over. I think you try to eat better and exercise as best you can. Try to reduce stress. The disease itself will burn out and does not appear to leave any permanent disability. Mine took about 6 months. I know others are longer. The real issue is the corticosteroids. They work great at relieving the symptoms. Not cure but relieve. In a short amount of time you will be unable to stop taking them. I suggest you digest as much information as possible on "prednisone and adrenal insufficiency." Prednisone makes you think the pain is PMR when in most cases its the lack of cortisol. As long as you understand prednisone it can be managed.