Hello to All. I am an 80 year old patient with many health concerns; however, PMR along with neuropathy can be very upsetting due to the pain. I was diagnosed with PMR 10 years ago and on Prednisone since that time. My Rheumatologist decreases my dose periodically down to 5 mg. daily, then to 2 1/2 mg., then to 1 mg. and then I am off. This lasts for about 2 weeks and he increases to 5 mgs. and leaves it at that level. I still have pain and stiffness; but, it is not as severe. I am told that many people with PMR remain on a continued low dose forever.