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Rheumatoid arthritis: The role of complementary and alternative therapies
Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition where your immune system begins attacking your own joints, causing them to become painful, stiff and swollen while also damaging cartilage and bone. In this blog post, we examine the treatment options that are available for this...
Osteoporosis in rheumatologic conditions
Osteoporosis is a progressive softening of the bones which makes them more likely to break and is particularly common in many sufferers of rheumatic conditions. In this blog post, we look at the connections between joint inflammation and osteoporosis, including the...
Ankylosing spondylitis: Diagnosis and management
Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis which predominantly affects the spine and it may lead to permanent and severe disabilities, though the long-term result is variable. In this blog post, we provide a general overview of ankylosing spondylitis, focusing on...
Rheumatoid arthritis: Diagnosis and management
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that mainly affects the joints, but can also affect other parts of the body. It's an autoimmune disorder, meaning that it occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues in your body. Rheumatoid...
Gout: Pathogenesis and management
Gout is a form of arthritis that is caused by crystals of uric acid forming in the joints. It is usually associated with high levels of uric acid in the blood. Gout can be treated with medications to help prevent further attacks and reduce pain, but it can also be...
What is osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is a long-term disease that causes the cartilage in your joints to break down, resulting in pain and stiffness. It is usually a result of wear and tear on the joints, but it can also be caused by injury or infection. The symptoms of osteoarthritis vary...
The role of biologics in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition that causes pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints. It can also cause pain and fatigue, as well as affect other parts of the body such as the eyes and chest. This inflammation can be triggered by an overactive immune system that...
How to diagnose arthritis
Arthritis involves pain and inflammation in a person’s joints, which might worsen over time and lead to chronic difficulties without treatment. For this reason, it’s important you get a comprehensive diagnosis; and a big part of this is understanding how the...
How rTMS is helping fibromyalgia patients
There are unfortunately not many treatment options available for people with fibromyalgia, which might leave someone at the mercy of a potential flare-up. Doctors recommend lifestyle changes, and some medications, to alleviate symptoms – but there’s little they can do...
What are autoimmune diseases?
Autoimmune diseases are a type of immune system disorder where the body’s own defence mechanisms work against it; this is usually because of a hyperactive immune system. For people with autoimmune diseases, their antibodies damage their own tissues, including joints,...
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