Corticosteroids – The Good

There are many benefits to taking corticosteroids for arthritis pain, and they can be prescribed in administered in several ways: oral, intravenous (IV), topical, inhaled, or injection. In this video, Dr. Rebecca Manno explains what corticosteroids are, how they’re prescribed, and the benefits of taking them.

In This Video

Rebecca Manno, MD, MHS, Victoria Ruffing, RN, BC-Rheumatology

Dr. Manno is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology. The focus of her research is the effect of inflammatory arthritis and vasculitis on muscle, strength, and function; particularly in older patients.