Medical articles from Dr Gerald Coakley

As described in his first article, consultant rheumatologist Dr Gerald Coakley describes how fatigue differs from being merely tired. In this second article, he discusses how fatigue can be treated an...

Everyone has experienced being tired, but it’s possible that you may be suffering from fatigue. In this first of two articles, consultant rheumatologist and chronic fatigue syndrome expert Dr Gerald C...

Back in March 2020, we feared that hundreds of patients recovering from COVID-19 would likely experience prolonged post-viral symptoms such as chronic fatigue - it’s clear now, however, that that was ...

Although Felty's syndrome is rare, it can be severe. This rare disease affects the body's ability to fight infection. Fighting the cause of Felty's syndrome is difficult because the exact cause remain...

Among survivors of COVID-19, severe post-viral fatigue symptoms are being reported. Dr Gerard Coakley provides insight into what we know about the biology of post-COVID-19 fatigue, how to manage it an...

Gout is a form of arthritis that can cause excruciating pain during attacks. Dr Gerald Coakley explains gout and provides you with tips to relieve gout attacks

There is a lot written about diet and arthritis and whether what we eat can help or make symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis worse. Here, one of our top rheumatologists Dr Gerald Coakley explains whether...

Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include swelling and stiffness in the joints. One of our top rheumatologists Dr Gerald Coakley explains the possible causes and triggers of a flare up.

We all feel tired from time to time, but tiredness that doesn’t go away isn't normal and could indicate sometime is wrong. Although prolonged tiredness is a symptom of many conditions, it could be the...

How often do you feel tired? Are you constantly fatigued and feeling burnt out? Believe it or not, a study by Virgin Active has shown that 80 per cent of Londoners feel constantly stressed and exhaust...