@lindapc - I have had GCA and tapered off the Prednisone in October. I did have some soreness in the scalp before being diagnosed but it was just one spot that was a little swollen and the swelling moved down over a few weeks to the area next to my hairline. I was surprised you said you were so tired from being Hypothyroid. I am on Synthroid and the medication took all of my tiredness away. What medication are you taking? I would say that I was a little depressed on the Prednisone but more from just having the GCA and gaining weight. I have never had PMR. As far as the Sed Rate is concerned, I had a blood test done every 3 months for the GCA.