Betty B
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        Sorry to read about your husband.  Yes, I have  had Polymyalgia since Aug. of 2000.  I too  was started out on 20 mg of predisone, I am now down to 2 mg. but with the help of Vioxx (50mg).  I have good & bad days.  I have more pain since I went down to 2 mg, but I rather have the pain than to take predisone.  I have read that this can last for  1 to 3 yrs.  I'm praying that mine goes away within the year!!  Good luck & God bless.