Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR ... the efficacy of different initial doses or drug tapering. The only controlled study suggests that initial prednisone doses ≤ 10 mg is associated with high ...

Remission was defined as at least a 70% global improvement of the signs and symptoms of PMR and normalization of ESR and CRP within the first month, allowing steroid tapering. Non-responders were ...

Like PMR, it's also treated with corticosteroids ... conduct follow-up blood tests and gradually taper your corticosteroid dosage based on treatment response and side effects.