With the announcement this year that NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) has published their final draft guidance for new treatments for those with mild to moderate rheumatoid arthritis that doesn’t respond to standard therapies, it can make sense to seek out a private consultation with a leading specialist rheumatologist in London.

If you are experiencing symptoms that may indicate you have rheumatoid arthritis, you should see your GP to rule out any other possible causes as some symptoms can indicate a different health issue that should be treated separately.

However, should your GP diagnose you with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you may face a very long wait before you can see a doctor that specialises in this condition. Your GP may be able to diagnose your RA, but their medical training doesn’t go deep enough for them to be able to successfully treat and manage your condition.

Why go private?

Dr Naveen Bhadauria is a Consultant Rheumatologist in London practising from Harley Street in London, Spire London East, BMI Cavell and King’s Oak.

You will be able to book a private consultation with Dr Bhadauria at a time and clinic that is convenient for you. It will save you a lot of time waiting around to see a specialist through the NHS, and with most waiting lists being over a year, that is a long time for your symptoms to go untreated.

Dr Bhadauria is fully trained and experienced in the latest cutting-edge medical treatments and therapies to help patients manage their conditions and live a better quality of life.

Rheumatoid arthritis treatments can include:

• Analgesia: Analgesic is a broad term used for medication that offers pain relief
• Immunosuppression Medication for the treatment of auto-immune diseases
• Physiotherapy: Can give patients use of movement in the body that were previously limited
• Steroid Joint Injections that can provide relief from arthritis pain

New arthritis medication recommendations

There have been great advancements in medicines for treating rheumatoid arthritis in recent years. Currently, within the NHS the use of medications such as adalimumab, etanercept and infliximab, taken with methotrexate has been recommended.

However, NICE has now reviewed their recommendations to include new biosimilar treatments that have been developed to be similar to the biological treatments given in standard treatments.

These new medicines are now being offered to patients whose condition hasn’t responded to standard rheumatoid arthritis medication. Dr Bhadauria will be able to determine the best course of treatment for you, which may include using a combination of steroid joint injections, physiotherapy and the latest developments in medications.

What this means for patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis are more treatment options that will enable them to enjoy a better quality of life, which is what you and Dr Bhadauria want.

Why not book a consultation today! Dr Bhadauria’s friendly team will be happy to book you in and talk you through everything you need to know to prepare for your consultation.