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Parenting with Arthritis
Arthritis is a painful condition which can make doing the most simple, natural things more difficult and choosing to raise a family with this long-term condition may be something that worries some people, but it is entirely possible and you can be just as good a...
Fatigue and Arthritis
There are many symptoms of arthritis which are not related to the joints and fatigue is just one of these. It is usually described as a feeling of chronic physical or mental tiredness or a combination of the both and it could take over at any time in the day, from the...
How to try and eliminate arthritis pain
As we all know, arthritis is one of the main causes of disability and pain in the world, so we need to do whatever it takes in order to reduce and eliminate the pain in the best way possible. Thankfully, there are multiple methods that can be used in this regard and...
How to treat arthritis
Arthritis is a condition that can impose quite a lot of limitations on the human body, especially as it progresses. From climbing the stairs to opening a jar and so on, these are activities that you can’t perform if you suffer from arthritis, and this is why finding a...
What Is Arthritis?
Arthritis is an umbrella term for a group of about 200 different musculoskeletal conditions which is broken down further into separate groups. There are 2 main common misconceptions about arthritis, it's a single condition related to joint pains and that it only...
Young People and Arthritis
Arthritis is a condition which we often consider something that is developed as we get older but this isn’t always the case. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is an inflammation of the joints, one or more, which first occurs before the 16th birthday of the...
Will my Arthritis affect my Sleep?
Poor sleep can make other elements of your arthritis more pronounced and therefore if you can find a way to get a good night’s sleep as often as possible, you may find your condition settles and is easier to manage. Arthritis can affect your sleep in a number of ways...
Driving with Arthritis
Can I continue driving after an Arthritis Diagnosis? When you are diagnosed with arthritis many questions may come into your head, both practical and emotional and if you are a vehicle owner, you may be thinking about the future with your car. Your car may be an...
Caring for someone with Arthritis
Looking after someone or becoming the carer for someone who has arthritis can be difficult and it can be challenging. There is a fine balance to strike which involves providing a good level of care but also allowing that person their independence and respecting their...
Can I exercise with Arthritis?
Exercise and arthritis may sound like a bad idea to some but in fact, exercise can help keep the pains and other symptoms associated with the condition at bay. If you don’t already exercise it is never too late to give something a go and your body will benefit from...
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