Which of the following is a definite indication for systemic steroids in rheumatoid ahritis?
High-Yield Explanation
Disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) represent the most impoant measure in the successful treatment of rheumatoid ahritis. When symptoms are not improved by DMARDs, systemic steroids can be introduced. Mononeuritis multiplex is due to small vessel vasculitis and it can be prevented with steroids.