Claudia
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        I was diagnosed with PMR in March of this year.  It is so painful and debilataing with the stiffness, fever, aches, and all the rest.  I was started on high doses of prednisone which I responded to readily but it caused my heart to act up and I had to cut the dosage.  The symptoms are "full fledged" now even though I am on 10 mg daily.  But, my heart is improved.  Does anyone know of any other treatment for PMR and how long does it last?  Does massage therapy help?  Interested in knowing.