Yes I believe mine was - I lost 3 immediate family members in 6 years / the last being my sister in a tragic circumstance. I really think the shock and loss quite possibly triggered my pmr. I guess we’ll never really know but that is what makes sense to me.

Yes I think mine was for sure. At 71 in 2019 I decided to return alone to my home country after 45 years away . No support network left, major financial issues at first and problems with my small home. PMR set in during this time then there was lockdown in 2020. My stress was very high for a long time. I’m happy to report I’m in almost complete remission now, I’ve made friends and life is as good as it can be. But there is still some muscle weakness in my legs so I have taken a few minor falls. Very little medical support including no rheumatologist available where I am living so this forum helped get me through.