I was initially diagnosed with PMR from my bloodwork alone and symptoms that were around my hips and lower back ... I was hobbling around but not complaining. That was in November 2021. I am getting worse, blood work declining, but my bone density is good despite 20 - 25 mg a day of Prednisone for 16 months ... I am also avoiding diabetic diagnosis despite putting on 30 lbs since taking Pred. These days the doctors (and I seem to have 4) simply don't know what I have. That was very unsettling to start with ... especially for my husband. The biggest issue for me is that my lungs don't work like they used to ... and I dont know if this is Pred, covid vaccines, or just me. As the breathing issue came on like a train going full belt, I don't think it was my body in rapid decline and the xrays and cat scans show no cause. I'm thinking that perhaps all this is Covid vaccine related ... and yes I would take the Covid vaccines again as the alternative could have been deadly. I find this site helpful ... someone to talk to ... and lots of interesting informaton ... and one is certainly not alone. PMR seems to have many faces? I don't ever want to be bitter. Good luck and get well soon.