London Rheumatologist
What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a long-term chronic condition which is usually characterised by widespread pain and tenderness across the body, reaching most areas. It is believed as many as 1 in 25 people is affected by the condition. Previous to being known as fibromyalgia, the...Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy
A diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis doesn’t have to stop your plans of having a family but it is important to have a full understand of what to expect, as any other expectant mother would want. There is nothing to suggest that having Rheumatoid Arthritis should effect...Quitting Smoking and rheumatoid arthritis
Quitting Smoking can Increase Life Expectancy of Arthritis Patients New research from the University of Manchester which has been backed by the charity Arthritis UK has found that rheumatoid arthritis sufferers could potentially increase their life expectancy by...Research suggests Paracetamol has ‘No Effect’ on Joint Pain
New research carried out by Swiss researchers has found that paracetamol offers no relief for the joint pain that comes alongside arthritis and many other joint-related conditions. The popular and easily accessible over-the-counter painkiller has no effectiveness when...High Hopes for New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug
There has been significant research into a new therapy for rheumatoid arthritis and it has shown it has the potential to treat patients who have been non-responsive or had no positive reaction to other types of therapy and treatment. The new drug which is called...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