Thank you, Teri- I read about genetics and PMR; I am English and Scottish. As far as I know, no other members of my family have PMR. I will see about the Saffron suggestion. I have the "back of the knees" stiffness and pain, and it gets pretty bad if I sit at my desk at work. Since I am new to these discussions, it's the first time I have heard about someone having the stiffness as I do. I am sorry you got the Giant Cell Arteritis, which doesn't sound like fun. May you get to complete remission (me, too). Grateful for the medications that help. Merry Christmas, Judy