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Common Causes of Knee Pain
Knee pain is one of the more common complaints among patients experiencing pain related to musculoskeletal injuries. As a Rheumatologist and chronic pain specialist, I frequently see patients desperately looking for relief. My first task is always to figure out what...
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4 Things to Know Before Undergoing Steroid Joint Injections
A Rheumatologist or chronic pain specialist, recommending steroid joint injections is pretty routine. Steroids are one of our best treatment options for alleviating acute or chronic pain. Moreover, steroids are generally considered safe when used under the direction...
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Back pain: Causes and how to treat it
Back pain is an incredibly common issue and affects most people at some point during their lives, often interfering with their ability to complete daily tasks and sometimes taking a toll on their mental health. Fortunately, most incidences of back pain are not serious...
read morePsoriatic Arthritis: Not talked about but very real
Arthritis is one of the most common pain-inducing diseases in the world. There are several forms of the disease, some that are more common than others. A less common form is psoriatic arthritis. It doesn't get talked about a lot, but it is very real, nonetheless....
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Possible Causes of Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is something most of us experience once or twice during our lifetimes. Most cases of shoulder pain do not indicate a serious underlying condition. Best of all, it can often be managed quite well until it resolves. Are you suffering from...
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Common Causes of Neck Pain
Neck pain is fairly common in adults. Most of us will experience it at least once or twice during our lifetimes. The good news is that neck pain is usually non-specific. In other words, there is no known cause. Non-specific neck pain is usually not serious, either. It...
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Symptoms of Giant Cell Arteritis
A typical rheumatologist in the UK actually treats more than just arthritis. Here in my Harley Street office, I treat a variety of rheumatological and autoimmune conditions, including many you have probably never heard of. Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a good example....
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Common Treatments For Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a fairly common autoimmune disease that tends to first strike in middle-age. As a private rheumatologist on Harley Street in London, I work with patients to help alleviate the pain of rheumatoid arthritis and slow down the progression of the...
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Top 3 Things About Back Pain
My role as a private rheumatologist and chronic pain specialist gives me the opportunity to treat patients suffering from a variety of common conditions. For example, back pain is something I see in my Harley Street London office quite frequently. Indeed, back pain is...
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Symptoms of Lupus
I've heard more than one person ask, "where can I find a lupus specialist near me?" Hearing someone ask the question can be somewhat disheartening in as much as I know how much pain and discomfort this disease causes. Yet I also know that lupus is very treatable....
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Symptoms of Polymyalgia Rheumatica
If you suffer from pain and stiffness – without swollen joints – in certain areas of the upper body, you may be suffering from a condition known as polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). This fairly common condition generally does not present in younger people. In fact, the...
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Is My Pain Caused by Arthritis or Fibromyalgia?
I consider myself a fibromyalgia rheumatologist in London in as much as my practice doesn't focus solely on arthritis and related conditions. I also treat patients with fibromyalgia. Such patients are looking for a level of care and compassion they do not always get...
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Chronic Pain and Mental Health
We all experience pain from time to time. Biologically speaking, pain is a warning sign to tell us something is wrong. It is motivation to figure out what is going on so that it can be dealt with. For some people though, pain is more than just a temporary discomfort....
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How to Manage Pain Within Your Daily Routine
Joint pain is part and parcel with rheumatological conditions. It is certainly a big part of arthritis. One of my responsibilities as an early inflammatory arthritis specialist is to advise newly diagnosed patients in the best ways to manage pain within their daily...
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Why You Should Talk to Your Rheumatologist About Exercise
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common diseases I see among patients who visit my private rheumatology clinic in London. In fact, osteoarthritis is arguably among the most common of all rheumatic diseases. It presents with a variety of symptoms – the most notable...
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Diet and Nutrition in Arthritis
If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from either osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, you know just how painful the diseases can be. It is unfortunate to have to report that there is no miracle cure for either one. But I can say that both can be...
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What is the Relationship Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sleep?
As a rheumatology specialist, I have the opportunity to frequently treat rheumatoid arthritis sufferers at my private practice in London. Every now and again I am asked whether or not there is any relationship between rheumatoid arthritis and sleep. The simple answer...
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