I find the stress from planning an event or just doing too much flares my PMR. Try 1mg, it may take the edge off. If not go up another mg. I am down to 1 mg and it keeps me moving, this was advice from my rheumatologist. I still have pain and stiffness but it’s not keeping me from moving. Unfortunately, Prednisone is the go to medication to bring down the inflammation. And i have osteoporosis a well and it’s a constant worry i am getting rid of inflammation but destroying my bones.