I have PMR and GCA. I learned to look at my energy like it's money in the bank. If I spend it all, I have to take time and rest to let it build back up before spending it again. Depending on how much energy I use on a particular day, it could take anywhere from a half day to several days to feel rested again. It helped me to know ahead of time that I would be tired and would need extra rest.

Over time and treatment my energy level has improved. At first I would have 1 good day and then 1 or 2 bad days where I was tired and needed to rest. Eight months into treatment I mostly have good days now.