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Can a Fish Rich Diet Help with Arthritis?
Inflammation characterises arthritis. It is a disease which is almost always centred around inflamed joints and the pain this causes. Treating inflammation is possible with a range of drug therapies and additional treatments, but diet can also play a role....
Understanding DMARDs
Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug therapy is becoming more regularly used in the treatment of rheumatic diseases. DMARDs are a specific type of medication that work to change and modify the disease itself. They slow or stop the inflammatory process which results...
Getting Out and About with Arthritis
Many people with arthritis continue their normal lives with little difficulty. There may need to be some adaptations and modifications in the workplace and home, but usually it is possible to continue as normal. After diagnosis getting out and about and back to...
Diagnosing and Treating Tennis Elbow
Tennis Elbow is a relatively common condition which causes pain to the outside of the elbow. The pain can radiate around the outside of the elbow and despite its name, it isn’t always related to playing sport or sports injury. Tennis Elbow becomes more common as you...
What to expect from: Soft Tissue Injections?
Soft tissue injections are often used to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief. They are a relatively long-term treatment option and should ensure a reduction of pain and inflammation for a fairly considerable amount of time. There are three main types of soft...
Driving with Arthritis
Driving after an arthritis diagnosis is something many people worry about. Whether new to driving or very experienced, a new diagnosis can be a worry. Here we’re looking at both vehicle and adaptive changes you can make to ensure driving is a safe and comfortable...
Diagnosing and Treating Soft Tissue Problems
Problems and pain in the body’s soft tissue can be short-lived and easily treated. It can also be indicative of a more serious, chronic or long-term condition. There are a large number of different soft tissue problems. You may get a singular diagnosis, or you may...
Treating Vitamin D Deficiency in Arthritis Patients
Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient for bone health. It helps ensure their strength, but it can become compromised during treatment for arthritis. People who take oral corticosteroids for arthritis often develop vitamin D deficiency which can affect bone strength. People...
Exercise and Pain: Managing Working out with Arthritis
.It is indisputable that exercise is crucial when living with arthritis. However, when you’re in pain it can be difficult to know how to exercise and whether you should at all. Moderate exercise can help relieve the symptoms of arthritis and even improve mobility and...
Understanding Joint Injections for Arthritis
The most common type of joint injection arthritis patients have is a steroid injection. While steroids can be take orally they are often much more effective when injected into the effected area. Steroids occur naturally in the human body, but artificially produced...
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