The most common type of joint injection arthritis patients have is a steroid injection. While steroids can be take orally they are often much more effective when injected into the effected area. Steroids occur naturally in the human body, but artificially produced...
Musculoskeletal pain can be indicative of many conditions. It is sadly a common experience for many people living with rheumatic conditions and pain disorders. Many people with musculoskeletal pain are referred to rheumatology for further examinations and tests....
We have discussed exercise for arthritis on this blog and website many times. We’ve chosen it as our first topic of the month for 2018 because it cannot be underestimated. Exercise can really improve the symptoms for many arthritis patients and it also boosts energy,...
Lateral hip pain, or pain occurring at the side of the hip, is a common complaint in many people. It is common in runners, but it can also be common in people with osteoarthritis. A wide range of different conditions can result in hip pain. Similarly, hip pain can...
For December our chosen topic of the month is healthy eating. Your diet can be crucial to managing the symptoms of your arthritis. With Christmas coming up it may seem like a strange time to be discussing diet but going into the New Year with a renewed understanding...
As a consultant rheumatologist, Dr Stephanie Barrett treats many people with rheumatoid arthritis on a regular basis. This blog is packed full of advice and guidance for anyone living with the condition, but this post is about going back to basics, a sort of...
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
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