Baker’s cyst: Liquid-filled sac that appears behind the knee, causing tightness and pain. Often a byproduct of arthritis or cartilage damage.
Oral corticosteroids, such as prednisolone and prednisone are often used in combination with DMARDs. Corticosteroids are often used early in the treatment of active RA since they act rapidly. As the DMARDS begin to reduce activity of RA, the corticosteroids are tapered off and stopped. Etanercept, adalimumab, anakinra, golimumab, certolizumab, and abatacept come in pre-filled…