I came to this site because I have no support whatsoever while dealing with Polymyalgia. Other than what I was told on the Mayo Clinic site, and taking the Prednisone prescribed, I have wondered if I am the only one out there. Reading a few of the comments here, I already know many people are dealing with PR. I was told to go on the AIP protocol diet, which is very restrictive. I tried it, but could not find half the foods it suggested that I eat. Now I read that the Mediterranean Diet is the best for people with auto-immune diseases. I know that tomatoes and potatoes can send me into pain. So now it is the Mediterranean Diet with restrictions. I have come down from 40 mg of Prednisone to 6 mg in 15 months, with occasional flare-ups. As I start this 6mg schedule for the next 6 weeks, I am praying that all will go well. I will keep checking this site for encouragement.

In reply to @johnbishop. Hi there John and all, in answer to your question - I managed to get off prednisone but the last 1mg took me quite a while. I am not pain free, still very stiff if I sit for too long and have days when my body aches but it is managable. Blood test do not show any increase in inflammation on my last test 4 months ago so fingers crossed the remission will last. In New Zealand we do not have the vaccine available for everyday people, the frontline border staff and others that are in contact with overseas people are being vaccinated first. I have just been informed that the flu vaccine is available for this year but no update on the Covid one.
We are blessed in New Zealand in that Covid is under control and we can freely move within our country unlike the majority of other countries. I wish everyone good health for today and the coming months, lets hope that Covid will eventually be under control and we can get back to our new normal, whatever that may be.