Hello Alan @alanmp, Welcome to Connect. Thank you for sharing your experience with PMR. That first time it hits you does feel like your life is close to being over. I think you have the best mindset to deal with PMR. Lifestyle is key - stay active, eat healthy and take it one day at a time. I'm 77 and have had 2 bouts with PMR. First one in 2007 and it lasted until mid 2010 when I was finally able to taper off of prednisone with just minor aches. It stayed in remission until mid 2016 and I went back on prednisone for a year and half until I could again taper off with little or no pain. I'm hoping I never have to deal with it again but who knows so we just have to take it a day at a time, one step at a time.

If you don't mind my asking, what brought you to Connect? Were you searching for some answers?