My mom has Polymyalgia Rheumatica for the last 3 years and is on Predisone. The side effects bother her at times. Every time the doc tries to get her off of it, the sed rate usually goes back up. I was under the impression it is an autoimmune condition causing dangerous levels of blood inflammation. I was wondering if anyone on this board has any information on what causes this or if there is anything she can do that would help this condition and maybe allow her to get off Predisone. I will appreciate any advice since this seems to be a mystery as to why she got it(no family history) and there doesn't seem to be a cure.

I asked about this on the immune board, no responses. Perhaps it is more related to arthritis conditions? The condition causes her not to be able to move without pain, so it seems simular in nature but I don't know if people with arthritis-type conditions have problems with sed rates? Any advice would be appreciated; I'd like to see her off Predisone someday if possible.