Hi @aspine, Thanks again for the private messages. I do think posting your experiences in discussions also helps other members who may have the same experiences or similar questions. I'm glad to hear that your bloodwork has come back into the normal ranges. I had never really thought about the possibility of anyone having a "mild" case of PMR but that is actually a very good question. Here's some information from the Arthritis Foundation that mentions maybe why your rheumatologist is talking about using other treatments for PMR.

"They are the mainstay of PMR treatment. The dosage for PMR is low and symptoms will improve quickly with treatment. The dosage will be lowered further once symptoms improve. Occasionally, mild cases of PMR are treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, to ease symptoms." -- Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Arthritis Foundation: https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/polymyalgia-rheumatica#:~:text=They%20are%20the%20mainstay%20of,and%20naproxen%2C%20to%20ease%20symptoms.