Ida
Hi Shar- Hope this time you can stay on the 5 mg., without side effects. I know what you mean by hanging in there. Sometimes that is all we can do. I saw my rheumatologist today. He is keeping me on 9 mg. for two months without a taper and will see me then. I asked him why I haven't heard of support groups for people with Polymyalgia Rheumatica. There are postings in his office for meetings for patients with Fibromyalgia. He agreed and said PMR is not that uncommon and he had seen three patients that morning who have it. So I am really thankful for HealthlinkUSA- to be able to compare notes with you and read other patients' stories. Hope you continue to do well on the 5 mg., and do not have pain or fatigue. It is a real step forward. Keep me posted. Ida