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Polymyositis - symptoms, diagnosis & treatment

Polymyositis is a rare inflammatory condition that can cause severe muscle weakness, making everyday activities such as standing up, lifting objects and walking up stairs very difficult. One of our top consultant rheumatologists, Dr Syed Asad Hussain guides us through the symptoms of polymyositis, the diagnostic procedures, causes and how it is managed.

Musculoskeletal disorders: what are the different types?

Musculoskeletal disorders can affect the muscles, tendons, ligaments and other connective tissue required to support the body and help it to move. There are many conditions, such as gout, carpal tunnel syndrome or even a ligament sprain, that can lead to pain and inflammation of the musculoskeletal system and here one of our top rheumatologists Dr Syed Asad Hussain explains more.

COVID-19 and osteoporosis: Continuing treatment from home and managing fracture pain

You can continue your osteoporosis treatment despite the closures of hospitals and clinics due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. This article clarifies how to continue your treatment – be it tablets, injections or infusions – and how to alleviate the pain of fractures, particularly spine fractures.

Felty’s syndrome: diagnosis, treatment and lifestyle changes

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 remains unknown, however, there are a range of lifestyle changes and treatment options that can improve symptoms. In this article, leading rheumatologist, Dr Gerald Coakley explains some of the options in more detail.

New bone-building drugs for osteoporosis

Initially, the only drugs available to treat osteoporosis were those that prevented further loss of bone density. Now, new drugs exist that offer the potential to regain some of the loss. This article explains what you should know about these drugs, a new one of which becomes available in March 2020, that offer the opportunity to build bone and regain some bone strength.

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