Lost track of this thread.... yes, taking Folic Acid, 5 mg of prednisone, and 8 tablets of methotrexate. Interestingly, I am one of those with no markers for PMR, but the treatment is working well, and I hope to get off the prednisone. THe question about hair loss, no... this is still a low dose compared to a chemo dose of the drug. For those with no markers (Sed rate, CRP), I sympathize, as it's hard to get someone to listen (and I was in horrible pain). The rheumatologist treats me for symptoms, put PMR on the chart, but who knows!