Thanks for your reply John. I had been on an anti-inflammatory diet for a year and was doing well. I have to admit that I've reverted to my old ways (partially because of the prednisone...or that's my excuse and now with the quarantine cooking and eating are my go-to activities). I'm headed back off sugar today because I know from experience that diet affects all manner of diseases and especially PMR. No whites...that's the secret for me. I'll let you know how I fare.