Why are they so tired?
Extreme tiredness is part of PMR itself, along with feeling generally unwell.
The full answer, with the sources, is in the guide.
Sources
- NHS: Polymyalgia rheumatica, overview
- Arthritis UK (formerly Versus Arthritis): Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)
- NHS medicines: Prednisolone
Reviewed 2026-11-09 · next review 2027-11-09