by londonrh | Sep 20, 2015 | arthritis, Dr Stephanie Barrett, London Rheumatologist, rheumatologist, Rheumatologist in London, Rheumatology
Arthritis is an umbrella term for a group of about 200 different musculoskeletal conditions which is broken down further into separate groups. There are 2 main common misconceptions about arthritis, it’s a single condition related to joint pains and that it only...
by londonrh | Sep 1, 2015 | arthritis, Dr Stephanie Barrett, London Rheumatologist, rheumatologist, Rheumatologist in London, Rheumatology
Arthritis is a condition which we often consider something that is developed as we get older but this isn’t always the case. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is an inflammation of the joints, one or more, which first occurs before the 16th birthday of the...
by londonrh | Aug 28, 2015 | arthritis, Dr Stephanie Barrett, London Rheumatologist, rheumatologist, Rheumatologist in London, Rheumatology
Poor sleep can make other elements of your arthritis more pronounced and therefore if you can find a way to get a good night’s sleep as often as possible, you may find your condition settles and is easier to manage. Arthritis can affect your sleep in a number of ways...
by londonrh | Aug 27, 2015 | arthritis, Dr Stephanie Barrett, London Rheumatologist, rheumatologist, Rheumatologist in London, Rheumatology
Can I continue driving after an Arthritis Diagnosis? When you are diagnosed with arthritis many questions may come into your head, both practical and emotional and if you are a vehicle owner, you may be thinking about the future with your car. Your car may be an...
by londonrh | Aug 26, 2015 | arthritis, Dr Stephanie Barrett, London Rheumatologist, rheumatologist, Rheumatologist in London, Rheumatology
Looking after someone or becoming the carer for someone who has arthritis can be difficult and it can be challenging. There is a fine balance to strike which involves providing a good level of care but also allowing that person their independence and respecting their...
by londonrh | Aug 21, 2015 | arthritis, Dr Stephanie Barrett, London Rheumatologist, rheumatologist, Rheumatologist in London
Exercise and arthritis may sound like a bad idea to some but in fact, exercise can help keep the pains and other symptoms associated with the condition at bay. If you don’t already exercise it is never too late to give something a go and your body will benefit from...