@remargulies All I can say is that I am now 6 weeks into the prednisone saga and although my PMR symptoms are 'controlled' by this drug, the multitude of side-effects has made my life unbearable. No sleep. Constant stomach pain. Hot flashes and sweats. Everything tastes like metal and bitter. Not eating or sleeping due to side effects. I am starting to think that the side-effects of prednisone far outweigh the benefits. Seeing my Rheumy next week and hope to go on some 'steroid-sparing' meds to help lower the prednisone dose. If that doesn't help, I don't know what I will do!!!