by londonrh | Jun 9, 2016 | arthritis, Dr Stephanie Barrett, London Rheumatologist, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatologist in London, Rheumatology
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...
by londonrh | May 27, 2016 | Dr Stephanie Barrett, London Rheumatologist, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatologist in London
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...
by londonrh | Apr 28, 2016 | arthritis, Dr Stephanie Barrett, London Rheumatologist, Rheumatoid Arthritis, rheumatologist, Rheumatologist in London, Rheumatology
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...
by londonrh | Apr 14, 2016 | Dr Stephanie Barrett, London Rheumatologist, Rheumatoid Arthritis, rheumatologist, Rheumatologist in London, Rheumatology
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic condition which causes severe pain that doesn’t lessen or go away with ease. It usually affects a single arm or leg and it is often a result of an injury in the same area. The body’s reaction to the injury is often...
by londonrh | Mar 31, 2016 | Dr Stephanie Barrett, London Rheumatologist, Rheumatoid Arthritis, rheumatologist, Rheumatologist in London, Rheumatology
If you have a vitamin D deficiency or are borderline, then it is important you do all you can to raise those levels of this vital vitamin. The sunshine in the UK may not be enough alone if you are diagnosed with a deficiency and your bone’s health depends on ensuring...
by londonrh | Mar 24, 2016 | arthritis, Dr Stephanie Barrett, London Rheumatologist, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatologist in London, Rheumatology
Rheumatoid arthritis is characterised as a chronic disease where pain is always a factor of the condition but even with this there can still be significant episodes of pain and inflammation which are known as flares or flare ups. Flare ups can occur after an...