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Patient Information Leaflets
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Reducing chronic inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis
Advice on reducing chronic (long term) inflammation of joints experienced by patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Reducing the dose of your Biologic Therapies
For patients on biologic therapies for arthritis who are considering reducing the dose of these drugs
Rheumatology medication - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Answers some of the most asked questions from patients taking medication for their rheumatology conditions
Rheumatology patient initiated follow-up (PIFU)
Explains what the Rheumatology Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) service is and how it can help you manage your condition
Rheumatology physiotherapy exercises
Exercises to help with stiffness and weakness for patients with inflammatory arthritis (IA)
Rheumatology Telephone Advice Line
Explains how the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust’s Rheumatology Telephone Advice Line works and what you can expect if you use it
Risedronate (Risedronate Sodium / Actonel) drug treatment for osteoporosis
Explains about Risedronate treatment for osteoporosis, including how it works, how to take it and any risks and benefits
Suspected inflammatory arthritis
Explains what happens next – how IA is diagnosed, how the condition is monitored and managed and steps you need to take
Typical synovial joint diagram
Shows a normal joint versus a joint badly affected by inflammatory arthritis (IA)
Vitamin D supplements
Advice for people who have been recommended to take Vitamin D supplements
Welcome to Battle Day Unit
Routines and facilities on Battle Day Unit
Wrist active range of movement exercises
Exercises to gently stretch your wrist if you have arthritis
Zoledronate (Aclasta) drug treatment for osteoporosis
Explains Zoledronate treatment for osteoporosis, including how it works, how it is given and any risks and benefits