Hello @jkincaid21, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @legendsts and other members. I've had 2 occurrences of PMR but now it has been in remission since 2016. Like you and others I think an anti-inflammatory diet plays a big part in living with PMR. I didn't have an issue with the puffy face either but the longest I was on prednisone was my first occurrence and that was 3-1/2 years. I didn't start eating healthy and worrying about my weight until the second time around with PMR which lasted 1-1/2 years. I think as you taper off of prednisone you will be able to tell whether or not you are going to quickly. I started both times at 20 mg and eventually found a tapering schedule with my rheumatologists recommendation that worked for me. He also suggested I keep a daily log of the dosage and the pain level I was feeling when I first got up in the morning. That log really helped the second time around with PMR.

Did your doctor or rheumatologist provide or recommend a tapering schedule for you?