How rTMS is helping fibromyalgia patients
There are unfortunately not many treatment options available for people with fibromyalgia, which might leave someone at the mercy of a potential flare-up. Doctors recommend lifestyle changes, and some medications, to alleviate symptoms – but there’s little they can do...What are autoimmune diseases?
Autoimmune diseases are a type of immune system disorder where the body’s own defence mechanisms work against it; this is usually because of a hyperactive immune system. For people with autoimmune diseases, their antibodies damage their own tissues, including joints,...The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome affects the wrists. The carpal tunnel it refers to is inside your wrist and it can swell to the point that it squeezes on a nerve. This pressure causes pain in your hands and fingers, with the nerve being triggered when you use your wrist. There...What is rheumatology?
Rheumatology is a field of medicine that is focused on chronic inflammatory conditions. Rheumatologists are experts in diagnosing and managing these conditions, and they are constantly finding ways to make daily life easier for people living with conditions such as...Dr Stephanie Barrett
Consultant Physician and Rheumatologist in London
MB, ChB, MD, FRCP
GMC No. 2825957
- President of the Royal Society of Medicine, Rheumatology Division, 2017-18
- Member of Council and Trustee at the Royal Society of Medicine
- Member of Council, Rheumatology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine