Possible PMR

I've been an active contributor to the Neuropathy support group. My Neurologist leans toward small fiber neuropathy because my EMGs have been normal. Fast forward. My complaint is numbness and tingling in the feet and calves with deeper discomfort at night. I take 300 mg Gabapentin at bedtime.
Over the holidays I developed a different kind of pain and discomfort at night. It started in the thigh crease in my right hip and traveled to the left. Day after day the discomfort, including marked stiffness lingered longer after getting up and about and ultimately I was hobbling and losing my ability to maneuver up and down, let alone walk. I was seen by a PA in my PCP office. A hip x-ray was done, as well as labs for inflammation. I do not have arthritis but I do have calcium deposits, but the PA thinks that there is more to my pain. I actually tested for Covid which was negative because I ache from head to toe and feel just plain lousy. I'm just finishing up a 6 day Medrol dose pack which helped the pain immensely. I've been referred to Rheumatology because the PA is inclined to think that it is it PMR. She recommends that I start Prednisone to keep ahead of the pain. I'm not real jazzed about that. I'm inclined to wait for the definitive diagnosis from Rheumatology. The Rx. is there for the taking, if need be. Tonight I take the last Medrol. I walked about a mile today and I regret to say that I'm feeling slight twinges again. It's been so nice to be comfortable and energized.
I'm hoping that some of you might have had similar experiences with your first flare and that you were uncertain the best strategy. BTW I haven't had much discomfort in my shoulders. Along with my thigh creases, my inner thighs made me feel that I had overdone splits. Other than yoga, this 73 yr old hasn't worked that area in years. Eventually my outer hips talked to me too. I really thought OMG, this feels like it's here to stay. I was frightened. I want to get out in the garden and continue my 1-3 mile walks. Just that. No marathons.