I am starting my 4th year of PMR and, for me, Ibuprofen was the only thing that saved me. Nobody could figure out what I had since my myriad of blood tests were all normal and I lived thru the brutal first year on massive doses of it. After joining this blog I realized all my symptoms were spot on. Still wouldn't prescribe anything (I live far from effective medical care, but even so saw 4 different specialists) because of normal tests. I gradually weaned off the ibuprofen and only take it when having a bad day. I manage to do everything I want, including riding my horse (I am 76.) I know what everyone says about Ibuprofen not working on PMR but I would have died without it so it helped me. Since I am a cancer survivor (think chemo) I wasn't anxious for prednisone anyway.