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The Diagnosis Detectives on BBC2 – Dr Stephanie Barrett
The Diagnosis Detectives on BBC2 It was a surprise and pleasure to be chosen as one of the Diagnosis Detectives, in the recent BBC 2 factual medical series. In my view the real stars of the show, were the amazing patients. I got to know Katie with hypermobile Ehlers...
What Are Vasculitis Symptoms And Treatments?
Whether you have recently been diagnosed with Vasculitis or worried you are experiencing symptoms, it is important that you understand the Vasculitis symptoms and treatments. Because Vasculitis is rare, it is difficult to detect, and around 14,000 new cases are...
Fibromyalgia Symptoms And Treatments: Everything You Need To Know
Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome which causes pain in the body and mental distress. As a condition, it is not very well understood yet, and symptoms can be varied with different levels of severity. Around 2% of the population suffer from Fibromyalgia and government...
Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms and Treatments
Psoriatic Arthritis (or PsA) is a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune condition that affects approximately 30% of people with psoriasis. However, it isn't clear why Psoriatic Arthritis affects some people and not others. It also isn't clear it is more severe in some...
Polymyalgia Rheumatica Symptoms and Treatments
Polymyalgia Rheumatica, also known as PMR, is a common condition that generally affects people over 70. However, people in their 50s can begin experiencing symptoms. What, though, are Polymyalgia Rheumatica symptoms and treatments? How is Polymyalgia Rheumatica...
Myositis: Symptoms and Treatments
Myositis is the overarching name for a group of inflammatory diseases that affect muscle tissue resulting in chronic inflammation of muscles and connective tissues. While rare, Myositis can have a significant impact on a person's life. What, then, are Myositis...
Cortisone injections for hip and knee pain
Expert view | What is rheumatoid arthritis? Article in The Telegraph (23/2/2020) By Dr Stephanie Barrett.
Gout Symptoms And Treatments
If you suffer from gout, you are not alone. Gout affects a wide range of people. It is more common in men than in women. However, there is evidence that gout can run in families. If you are experiencing bouts of severe pain in a joint, then you should learn more about...
Osteoarthritis Symptoms And Treatments
If you suffer from joint pain, then it might be osteoarthritis. There are a lot of different forms of arthritis, and it can be hard to tell the difference unless you are an experienced doctor. If you aren’t sure what you have here is some information about...
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms And Treatments
In the UK alone, more than 400,000 people are affected by rheumatoid arthritis. It is a painful condition and can affect people of all ages. It affects both men and women, but it is much more common in women. Read on to learn more about rheumatoid arthritis symptoms...
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