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Arthritis Symptoms
What to Look Out For Arthritis is a condition which mainly effects the joints of the body but it isn’t only the joints which may be an indication of the condition. has many other symptoms which you can look out for and usually the symptoms develop gradually...
Arthritis Symptoms: What to Look Out For
Arthritis is a condition which mainly effects the joints of the body but it isn’t only the joints which may be an indication of the condition. Rheumatoid arthritis has many other symptoms which you can look out for and usually the symptoms develop gradually over time,...
Diagnosing Arthritis – What to Expect
Diagnosing arthritis is something most GPs and many specialist doctors do on a regular basis. The type of arthritis you believe you have will be dependent on your symptoms and it will also play a role in the tests you are given before a full diagnosis is provided....
Is Arthritis a Disease?
There have always been questions surrounding arthritis and whether it is officially a disease or a condition. The word arthritis itself simply means joint inflammation but in the context it is used most commonly in the medical world, it is used to refer to 200...
Help Relieve Arthritis Pain
Effective Methods to Relieve Arthritis Pain Arthritic pain can be very difficult to manage, especially if you aren’t sure of the right methods to alleviate it. There are many pain relief options out there and other things you can do to relieve arthritis pain. If you...
What is Polymyalgia Rheumatica?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica Polymyalgia Rheumatic, commonly known as PMR, is an inflammatory condition which is identifiable by many painful muscles and the fact that it effects older people. It can affect any muscles in the body but it is usually found most commonly to...
What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a condition which is characterised by bones losing their strength which makes them more likely to break following even a minor bump or fall. The fractures which are caused by the weakened bones are commonly known as ‘fragility fractures’...
What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a long-term chronic condition which is usually characterised by widespread pain and tenderness across the body, reaching most areas. It is believed as many as 1 in 25 people is affected by the condition. Previous to being known as fibromyalgia, the...
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy
A diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis doesn’t have to stop your plans of having a family but it is important to have a full understand of what to expect, as any other expectant mother would want. There is nothing to suggest that having Rheumatoid Arthritis should effect...
Quitting Smoking and rheumatoid arthritis
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...
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