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Retired Professional Footballers more prone to Osteoarthritis and Knee Pain
A new study funded by the charity Arthritis Research UK has looked knee pain in retired professional footballers. It finds that they are much more likely to suffer from knee problems and osteoarthritis earlier in life. The research was led by The University of...
Treat to target: Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and gout event
Treat to target: Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and gout - impact on the cardiovascular system About this event This evening event with the leading consultants in rheumatology will address how gout, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis are optimally...
Topic Of The Month
I will be starting a Topic Of The Month starting in November. If you have any topics that you would like to know more about then please contact me and I will see how I can help. Due to the amount of enquiries I will not be able to answer all questions but hope to...
Chronic pain and centralised pain mechanisms event
Chronic pain and centralised pain mechanisms: old and new therapies Date Wednesday 4 October 2017 Evening Venue Royal Society of Medicine 1 Wimpole Street LONDON W1G 0AE Organised by Rheumatology & Rehabilitation Section Accreditation 2 CPD Points‹ about this...
Do I Have Arthritis? Early Symptoms to Look out For
Worrying about developing a lifelong condition hits all of us at some time. It is especially the case if we have family members with it and many of us question ourselves and our bodies regularly. Asking yourself “Do I have arthritis?” is surely a worrying moment but...
Dealing with Joint Pain in the Morning
A common symptom of arthritis is early morning pain and stiffness in the affected joints. You may wake up morning after morning and struggle with the pain. It is not necessarily indicative of arthritis but it is a concern you should raise with medical professionals....
What’s the Best Thing to Take for Stiff Joints
There are many reasons you may have stiff joints. Often it can be a singular one off occasion but it can be indicative of a more serious arthritic condition. Joint pain is something that can get steadily worse as we age and if you have any concern about joint pain you...
What Helps with Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare-Ups?
As you get used to living with rheumatoid arthritis you may begin to recognise your triggers. Flare-ups often occur due to particular triggers such as illness or stress but this isn’t always the case. There is an unpredictability about the disease which can be...
Arthritis Pain Relief Advice
As the colder months draw in, many people living with arthritis will see an increase in their pain and symptoms. Cold and wet weather can exacerbate the condition so it seemed like a good time to put together a simple yet help guide to the most common and useful...
Osteoarthritis of the Big Toe
If you are diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the foot it tends to mainly effect the joint at the base of your big toe. It can result in your toe becoming uncomfortably stuff over time and it can also result in your toe becoming bent, with the development of painful...
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