Donna
There really isn't any pain med you can take for PMR because nothing effects it except Prednisone. My Rheumotologist has repeatedly advised me that dosages of Pred from 0mgs to 7-8 are really nothing to worry about. It also depends on the body size as to what dosages will maintain a pain free life. I have been on Pred for over 4 yrs now. Got it down to 2.5 every other day and then had a major relapse of PMR and am back on 20 per day and slowly taking it back down. Most PMR cases are over in 4-5 yrs. Evidently I will be "different". You take care and don't worry about your dosage. You can try lowering it 1/2 mg every 3-4 wks. That is about the fastest you should lower. Take care. Donna