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Article Co-Proxamol Update, March 2016: Please note, the contract for the supply of Co-Proxamol on a named-patient, or unlicensed, basis is no longer being produced by Clinigen. Here are the names of the companies that we know are currently supplying this drug (as of March 2017): Creo Pharma: 0844 879 3188 Ennogen: 01322 629220 Update August 2009: There has […]
Article Podiatrist Introduction Podiatry is part of the healthcare team that works together to care for people with inflammatory arthritis. Most people will be familiar with the term ‘chiropody’, but this is being superseded by the term ‘podiatry’, this being the profession’s preferred title. In essence, these are interchangeable protected titles. All chiropodists/podiatrists must be Health and […]
Article How NRAS can help There are lots of ways we can help you – see below – and If we can’t answer your question immediately, we will go away and do the necessary research and come back to you. NRAS is backed up by a nationwide network of medical and allied health professional advisors. Phone our helpline The NRAS […]
Video Foot health online course Foot health online course Learn how to protect your feet (prevention is always better than cure) and understand how a podiatrist can help you manage foot health in RA.
Article The Foot and Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the commonest type of inflammatory arthritis. Up to 90% of people with this condition will report associated foot problems. For some people, the foot is the first area of the body to present with signs and symptoms of RA. For others, it may be months, years or they may never experience […]
Article Medications for RA and how they can affect the feet Some medications used to treat RA such as steroids, DMARDs (such as methotrexate, sulfasalazine, leflunomide, azathioprine, penicillamine and injectable gold) and the biologic drugs (such as etanercept, abatacept infliximab, adalimumab, golimumab, certolizumab-pegol, tocilizumab and rituximab) can also have an effect on the skin and underlying tissues, making them more vulnerable to damage and infection. It […]
Article Who can look after my feet? Podiatrists are part of the healthcare team that works together to care for people with inflammatory arthritis. Most people will be familiar with the term ‘chiropody’, but this is being superseded by the term ‘podiatry’, this being the profession’s preferred title. In essence, these are interchangeable protected titles. All chiropodists/podiatrists must be Health and Care […]
Article I have problems with shoes – HELP! Article by Dr Anita Williams Why are shoes so important? We all have to wear shoes to protect our feet from the environment, and it is crucial that they are the correct design, not just to accommodate our feet comfortably but for the activity that we are doing. Over a lifetime, our feet will walk […]
Article Foot Surgery The following article contains some images of pre and post-operation photographs, which some readers may find upsetting, but which we have included in order to demonstrate the huge differences that surgery can make. Introduction: Sometimes more conservative treatments such as foot orthoses (specialised insoles) and corticosteroid injections are not enough to reduce pain and improve […]