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Toe Joint Pain – Common Causes
The aches and pains you feel all over your body can be a symptom of your lifestyle or working habits or they can be something more serious. In many cases joint pain is linked to an inflammatory syndrome or disease such as arthritis. Toe joint pain is a particularly...
Find a Rheumatologist
Once you have decided you want to find a rheumatologist or have been advised to do so, it is important you find one who suits your situation. You may find yourself referred to a specialist rheumatologist who simply doesn’t work for you which is why it is important to...
Referral to a Rheumatologist Specialist
When you have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis or another condition you will be referred to a rheumatologist specialist or a consultant rheumatologist. This is a doctor whose experience, training and specialism is in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis...
Doctor Specialist in Arthritis
If you begin having unusual pain in your joints then you may visit your GP fairly rapidly but when will you see a specialist? A doctor specialist in arthritis is usually a rheumatologist and they will work with you to put together a dedicated and personal care plan to...
Inflammatory Arthritis Specialist
If you have been diagnosed or it is suspected you have an inflammatory arthritic condition the it is important to find the right specialise to treat it. Your GP should make a referral to an inflammatory arthritis specialist who can help you with your individual set of...
Arthritis Treatment in London
Finding appropriate arthritis treatment in London is not a difficult process. Professional rheumatologists provide arthritis treatment in London for people with many different types of arthritic and rheumatic condition. The treatments you need for your circumstances...
Can Diet Influence Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis does not yet have a cure but one of the many lifestyle changes suggested to those with the condition is altering their diet. Eating certain foods can help to manage the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and so in answer to the question this post...
Can Exercise Help with Arthritis Pain?
The question above is a little misleading as in almost all cases exercise is essential for managing arthritis pain. Even the simplest stretches and movements should be carried out by people with arthritis, to ensure they don’t lose flexibility, remain mobile...
Treatment for Arthritis in Hands
Arthritis in hands is one of the most common types and naturally, it can be very painful. We use our hands on a daily basis so it’s not always possible to rest them so it is important to consider the treatments available. If you are diagnosed with arthritis in the...
Five Foods to Avoid with Arthritis
There are many foods which are said to help arthritic conditions or boost your immune system helping it to battle inflammation and pain. There are also many foods which should be avoided for the benefit of your joints and to ease the pain of your condition. Here are...
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