arthritis
Steroid Injections for Arthritis
Many arthritis patients will be given the option of steroid injections as part of their pain management plan. Steroid mixtures and doses vary from patient to patient, but you can be sure your doctor will be able to make the right decision for your needs. Steroid...
Understanding and Managing Shoulder Pain
In most cases shoulder pain is not something to worry about. It is usually a short-term experience and only effects a small area of the shoulder. It can be caused by many things from inflammation to injury to tension in the neck muscles due to poor posture. If there...
Analgesics for Managing Arthritis
Analgesics are a common group of painkillers often prescribed in different doses for arthritis. Below we’re looking at the main groups of analgesics for a better understanding of their use. Most arthritis patients will have a prescription of at least one of these...
Can a Fish Rich Diet Help with Arthritis?
Inflammation characterises arthritis. It is a disease which is almost always centred around inflamed joints and the pain this causes. Treating inflammation is possible with a range of drug therapies and additional treatments, but diet can also play a role....
Understanding DMARDs
Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug therapy is becoming more regularly used in the treatment of rheumatic diseases. DMARDs are a specific type of medication that work to change and modify the disease itself. They slow or stop the inflammatory process which results...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