I could write a long piece about emotions and physical limitations from PMR, but I will say your words definitely resonated with me. I am no longer taking prednisone (after 14 months) and feel OK. I say only ok because at my age (78) other stuff just crops up. Arthritis from shoulder surgery (you are not alone), osteoarthritis in my hip joints, knee issues (bakers cysts) and whatever else is lurking, as yet undetected, in my aging body. I look pretty normal so I don’t complain but unless you have experienced PMR you cannot know how frustrating the condition is. Advil is my usual go to med and exercise and PT are helping me to stay strong. Carpe Diem Liz Ward