Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis in rheumatologic conditions
Osteoporosis is a progressive softening of the bones which makes them more likely to break and is particularly common in many sufferers of rheumatic conditions. In this blog post, we look at the connections between joint inflammation and osteoporosis, including the...Early warning signs of osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting millions of people across the globe. It often affects joints in the hands, hips and knees and occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of our bones gradually deteriorates. When the cartilage wears...
Nutrition and Exercise for Osteoporosis
Do you struggle with osteoporosis and are wondering if diet and exercise can help strengthen your bones? The good news is that yes, coupled with your prescribed Osteoporosis medication, diet and exercise can have a strong impact on your bones and have you feeling as...
Pain in My Fingers – What could this be?
Any pain in the hand or fingers can be worrying as they are so integral to every day life. Finger pain can be caused by a range of problems. Finger pain can be caused by disease or injury in most instances. They can affect any element of the finger’s structure...
Denosumab: 6 Monthly Injections for the Treatment of Osteoporosis
There are a wide range of different treatments of osteoporosis and six monthly injections are a common option. These injections are of the drug treatment denosumab which helps to reduce the risk of bones breaking when you have osteoporosis. What is Osteoporosis?...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