I did not want to go on Methotrexate. I fought hard not to go on it but in the end my Dr said I had to start there before I could try any of the other drugs they are using for PMR. It took about 2 months and I started feeling better. I had tapered to 2 1/2 mg of prednisone but it was difficult. I am at 1 mg now and I have very little pain or stiffness. I take 20 mg methotrexate. I’ve been able to taper faster and with no side effects except for some hair thinning. My goal is to be off prednisone by June and then will see about getting off the methotrexate.