Donna
Yes, I understand that Prednisone has some side effects for some persons. If you have ever suffered the pain, stiffness, shattered nerves that PMR causes, you wouldn't be so quick to advise not to take it for 4 yrs. My disease is very severe and I would not be walking and able to drive if it weren't for the drug. Before diagnosis I couldn't drive for a year. Couldn't pick my feet off the floor. Nothing else has been found to alleviate the pain of this disease.