by londonrh | Nov 27, 2015 | arthritis, Dr Stephanie Barrett, London Rheumatologist, rheumatologist, Rheumatologist in London, Rheumatology
What is Ankylosing Spondylitis? Ankylosing Spondylitis is a specific inflammatory condition which affects the joints in your spine. As the inflammation settles into your spine calcium then forms where the ligaments attach to the bones of the spine and this can reduce...
by londonrh | Oct 7, 2015 | arthritis, Dr Stephanie Barrett, London Rheumatologist, rheumatologist, Rheumatologist in London, Rheumatology
Protecting your joints when you’re suffering with arthritis or other musculoskeletal problems is essential so they your symptoms don’t become more pronounced. It is important to become more focused and aware of your body and particularly your joints, how you use them...
by londonrh | Oct 4, 2015 | arthritis, Dr Stephanie Barrett, London Rheumatologist, rheumatologist, Rheumatologist in London, Rheumatology
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the median nerve is compressed, usually due to swelling of the nerve or surrounding tendons. The median nerve is key to the feelings of the hand, providing sensations to the palm side of the thumb, middle finger index finger and the...
by londonrh | Oct 1, 2015 | arthritis, Dr Stephanie Barrett, Dr Stephanie Kaye, London Rheumatologist, rheumatologist, Rheumatologist in London, Rheumatology
Arthritis is a condition known to cause a multitude of inflammations and discomforts in its earlier stages, with full joint damage and severe joint pains appearing in time, as it progresses. With the proper cure administered on time, you will be able to alleviate the...
by londonrh | Sep 30, 2015 | arthritis, Dr Stephanie Barrett, London Rheumatologist, rheumatologist, Rheumatologist in London, Rheumatology
Rheumatoid arthritis is a form of arthritis that is known to affect both joints of your body. It will affect both of your wrists, hands or knees and it will always maintain such an equilibrium, something that will make it distinct from other forms of arthritis. Aside...
by londonrh | Sep 30, 2015 | arthritis, Dr Stephanie Barrett, London Rheumatologist, rheumatologist, Rheumatologist in London, Rheumatology
Research has found that low levels of Vitamin D can play a vital role in joint health and low levels of the vitamin may even increase the risk of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, as well as osteoporosis and other conditions such as gout. A...