Welcome @nativeoregirl, Most PCPs don't have enough experience with PMR and tapering. I was glad that I had a Mayo rheumatologist that told me to listen to my body when tapering and take it very slow. Here's some information that you might want to share with your PCP if you don't have a rheumatologist yet.

--- Treat-to-target recommendations in giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica: https://ard.bmj.com/content/early/2023/02/23/ard-2022-223429