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I also have just been diagnosed also, was diagnosed temporal arteritist 3 yrs ago, had biopsy right side, negative. As I go through symptom list for both I check items on both. Been on/off prednisone for 5 yrs. Advil helps but can’t take enough. Tried 7 different nsaids to no avail. Prednisone is usually 20 mg per day till everything is okay, get 1-3 weeks on Advil before back to prednisone. Tired of the cycle. Any helpful comments are welcome.

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Welcome @hikrod, Since you mentioned you also have temporal arteritis (GCA), you might find the following discussions helpful:
--- GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica): https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/temporal-arteritis-1/
--- Medications for Temporal Arteritis/Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA): https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/temperol-arteritis-or-giant-cell-arteritis/
--- Adjusting to life with temporal arteritis: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/would-like-to-hear-from-people-that-have-gone-thru-or-going/

Are you working with a rheumatologist on your tapering schedule for GCA?