by londonrh | Dec 9, 2015 | arthritis, Dr Stephanie Barrett, London Rheumatologist, Rheumatologist in London
When the colder weather sets in, even individuals who aren’t living with a painful condition such as arthritis struggle with cold getting to their bones and their joints feeling stiff. Winter is particularly difficult if you are living with arthritis. Managing your...
by londonrh | Dec 4, 2015 | Dr Stephanie Barrett, Dr Stephanie Kaye, London Rheumatologist, Osteoporosis, rheumatologist, Rheumatologist in London
Osteoporosis is a condition which is quite clearly defined by its set of symptoms but there are a range of other, rarer, conditions which are related and have similar symptoms and may come up during your diagnosis process. It is important to understand the differences...
by londonrh | Dec 1, 2015 | arthritis, Dr Stephanie Barrett, Gout, London Rheumatologist, rheumatologist, Rheumatologist in London
Gout is one of the most common types of inflammatory arthritis. There has been a considerable amount of research carried out into the causes and management of gout and how it effects the body and with this in mind there have been a wide range of different treatments...
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...