I can relate to the original comment. I was diagnosed with PMR a little over two years ago. Up to that point had been very fit and healthy for my age. PMR really set me back, though I do think my baseline of health meant some of my symptoms weren't as severe as many others I read about. I just tapered to .5 mg of prednisone, and had a blood test the other day which shows my inflammation markers are well in the normal range which is good news. But my stamina has not recovered. I still keep very active, but can only do about 50% – 75% of what I used to do. I feel tired all the time. My rheumatologist doesn't want to check cortisol levels until I'm totally off prednisone. I was hoping by this point, being on such a low dose of prednisone, that I might be getting back to normal, but many other comments I read on this site lead me to think otherwise. I feel the loss of my energy and vitality.

It's been so helpful to read the posts and comments. I've learned so much from this group.