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                        Hi Michelle,       I am very sorry to hear that your Mother is in a great deal of pain.  A low dose of Prednisone is the recommended treatment for Polymyalgia.  I believe your Mother should be seeing a rheumatologist.  They specialize in this kind of disease, and since your Mother hasn't been doing well under the care of her family doctor, I certainly would recommend that she see a rheumatologist soon.       She is very fortunate to have a caring daughter.  I hope your Mother feels much better and soon.    Best wishes!  Shar