Carole
Hi: Thought I would share with you all that I had a second opinion while in Chicago with rheumatologists who specialize in connective tissue disorders. I was told to get off Prednisone because I have been on it too long (2 1/2 years) and my muscles are turning to mush, bone density has worsened and skin is very thin and bruises and tears easily. Told to go on Methotexate and get on waiting list for a product called Enbrel. I will probably be on a waiting list for 5 months because this medicine is in high demand. Patients are seeing wonderful results. Also the first reseach that PMR lasts 2-3 years has been revised. PMR gets better and then flares up again. Can go on much longer. DRAT!!!!!