There's hope! I was diagnosed at 57 ,great health and then PMR/GCA came into my life. Johns Hopkins suggested I take 200 mg celebrex to help me taper. (other two other attempts at tapering did not work under 5mg). It worked. I also went to an extreme diet, no dairy, wheat, sugar, soy. Anti inflammatory diet didn't help me. I finally have lost 19 pounds of the 30 I gained on pred over 3 years. I didn't think I could do it ,but whatever ,it's working. I still have a martini a few times a week and some dark chocolate.. Don't give up or you will feel more stiff and pained. Prayers for you, if you don't mind.