When I was first diagnosed last year, I spent most of the day crying. Everything I read about PMR was so negative. But then I just decided my job was to make sure I did everything possible to minimize those dreaded side effects. I stopped eating sugar almost completely, as well as anything containing white flour, white rice, and things with preservatives. This helps keep my blood sugar at a normal rate. I also greatly increased my protein and calcium intake, and started working with weights to minimize the possibility of osteoporosis. Also, since I am a devout Christian, I prayed that God would get me through this. As a result, I never got moon face (even though I started prednisone at 50 mg), never lost hair, didn't gain weight, or any other things that others seem to be bothered with. I am down to 6 mg per day and just had lab work that was pretty good, according to my doctor. Keep the faith, and believe the best will happen!