Sandy K
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        Hi,  I've had PMR for almost three years now, but before I knew what I had I had terrible pain in my upper arms.  The muscles didn't work.  I couldn't lift up my arms or put them behind me. I couldn't turn over in bed or dress myself.  I couldn't even drive for three months. I was in bad shape until I was diagnosed with PMR and my doctor put me on prednisone.  That saved me but now I can't get off it.  That drug is good but it's not good. It is definately not a cure. I just had a relapse because I tried to go below 2 mg. unsuccessfully.  Hope you have a good doctor who will steer you in the right direction.  Good Luck...Sandy