NO, the hot flashes started at the same time as the muscle pain. If the room is not cold enough, I feel like I feel like it is hot sun on my face and I'm in Arizona (109 today)
I had my 5th covid vaccine (the Omicron) in December and this started in January. Maybe a coincidence. Dr thinks there is a connection to vaccines.
My legs are heavy too and painful to walk but after 2 days on 15 mg pred, I already feel some relief in my muscles but the hot face is still here. It may be something different from pmr. I just don't know.