What happens when your labs are “normal” but your symptoms are very real?

In this powerful conversation, rheumatologist Dr. Isabelle Amigues sits down with allergist/immunologist Dr. Kara Wada to discuss one of the biggest frustrations autoimmune patients face: being told that everything looks “fine” despite ongoing symptoms.

Together, they explore the reality of seronegative autoimmune disease, MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome), Sjögren’s syndrome, immune dysfunction, inflammation, and why many patients are falling through the cracks of traditional healthcare systems.

This conversation dives into:
• Why normal labs do NOT always mean you are healthy
• The limitations of autoimmune testing
• Seronegative rheumatoid arthritis & Sjögren’s
• MCAS and mast cell activation syndrome explained
• The importance of listening to patients
• Why autoimmune diseases are often missed
• The difference between research criteria and real-life medicine
• Direct care medicine and personalized patient care
• Chronic inflammation, immune dysregulation & hidden illness
• Why patients need doctors who truly listen

If you’ve ever been told “your labs are normal” while still struggling with symptoms, this episode is for you.

📌 Like, comment, and subscribe for more community driven and rheumatology-based content! Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/@Rheumatology101/videos

📅 Book your free consultation: https://calendar.app.google/otzzffKGtQBJnBgs8

📰 Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.unabridgedmd.com/

🌐 Explore our free resource: www.PositiveANA.com

📞 Contact Us: 303-731-4006 | info@unabridgedmd.com

✅ Stay Connected
👉 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/UnabridgedMD?_rdc=1&_rdr
👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd/
👉 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unabridgedmd4
👉 Twitter (X): https://x.com/UnabridgedMD

Are you, or someone you love, looking for a rheumatologist near you? Maybe you queried Google for the “best rheumatologist in Denver” and felt that no other arthritis clinic in Denver really seemed personable? Or maybe you are simply looking for a doctor who will listen to you and work with you to achieve disease remission? Well, you have come to the right place. UnabridgedMD has the best rheumatologist in Denver, Colorado and we cannot wait to work with you.

#AutoimmuneDisease #MCAS #Sjogrens #ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness #Rheumatology #MastCellActivationSyndrome #AutoimmuneAwareness #Inflammation #ChronicFatigue #Seronegative #FunctionalMedicine #MedicalGaslighting #SjogrensSyndrome #RheumatoidArthritis #ImmuneSystem #ChronicInflammation #PatientAdvocacy #DrKaraWada #DrIsabelleAmigues

What’s changing in rheumatoid arthritis treatment in 2026? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Isabelle Amigues and Dr. Diana Girnita discuss the latest breakthroughs in rheumatoid arthritis care, including precision medicine, biologics, remission strategies, tapering medications, vagus nerve stimulation, stress reduction, and the future of autoimmune healing.

They explore how rheumatology is evolving from simply managing symptoms to helping patients achieve full remission and improve overall quality of life. From methotrexate and biologics to meditation, breathwork, and nervous system regulation, this discussion highlights a more personalized approach to autoimmune disease treatment.

If you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune disease, chronic inflammation, or searching for new hope beyond traditional treatment models, this episode is for you.

Topics discussed:
• Rheumatoid arthritis treatment updates
• Biologics vs JAK inhibitors
• Precision medicine in rheumatology
• Can patients taper off medication?
• Vagus nerve stimulation for inflammation
• Stress, nervous system & autoimmune disease
• Direct care rheumatology
• Full remission in RA
• Lifestyle medicine & autoimmune healing
• Future of rheumatology care

📌 Like, comment, and subscribe for more community driven and rheumatology-based content! Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/@Rheumatology101/videos

📅 Book your free consultation: https://calendar.app.google/otzzffKGtQBJnBgs8

📰 Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.unabridgedmd.com/

🌐 Explore our free resource: www.PositiveANA.com

📞 Contact Us: 303-731-4006 | info@unabridgedmd.com

✅ Stay Connected
👉 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/UnabridgedMD?_rdc=1&_rdr
👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd/
👉 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unabridgedmd4
👉 Twitter (X): https://x.com/UnabridgedMD

Are you, or someone you love, looking for a rheumatologist near you? Maybe you queried Google for the “best rheumatologist in Denver” and felt that no other arthritis clinic in Denver really seemed personable? Or maybe you are simply looking for a doctor who will listen to you and work with you to achieve disease remission? Well, you have come to the right place. UnabridgedMD has the best rheumatologist in Denver, Colorado and we cannot wait to work with you.

#RheumatoidArthritis #AutoimmuneDisease #Rheumatology #Inflammation #VagusNerve #ChronicIllness #RAwarrior #Biologics #Methotrexate #AutoimmuneHealing #FunctionalMedicine #MindBodyConnection #ChronicInflammation #Remission #RheumatoidArthritisAwareness #WellnessJourney #DirectCare #HealthPodcast #DrIsabelleAmigues #DrDianaGirnita

Methotrexate in Rheumatology:

Methotrexate is a very old drug and is known to be chemotherapeutic. Let us see how this medication reduces inflammation, alleviates joint pain, and slows down disease progression. We'll see some dosage, administration, and monitoring considerations as well as the benefits of Folic Acid if taken along with Methotrexate.

Like, comment and subscribe for more information!

Rheumatology 101 by Isabelle Amigues, MD. #health

If you have rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, or any inflammatory condition — this conversation will change how you think about healing.

Hope, driven by science.

📌 Like, comment, and subscribe for more community driven and rheumatology-based content! Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/@Rheumatology101/videos

📅 Book your free consultation: https://calendar.app.google/otzzffKGtQBJnBgs8

📰 Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.unabridgedmd.com/

🌐 Explore our free resource: www.PositiveANA.com

📞 Contact Us: 303-731-4006 | info@unabridgedmd.com

✅ Stay Connected
👉 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/UnabridgedMD?_rdc=1&_rdr
👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd/
👉 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unabridgedmd4
👉 Twitter (X): https://x.com/UnabridgedMD

Are you, or someone you love, looking for a rheumatologist near you? Maybe you queried Google for the “best rheumatologist in Denver” and felt that no other arthritis clinic in Denver really seemed personable? Or maybe you are simply looking for a doctor who will listen to you and work with you to achieve disease remission? Well, you have come to the right place. UnabridgedMD has the best rheumatologist in Denver, Colorado and we cannot wait to work with you.

Can someone with seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (high CCP, inflammatory synovitis, severe flare) go into full remission without long-term medication?

In this powerful interview, Dr. Isabelle Amigues speaks with Brandon, a patient diagnosed with textbook rheumatoid arthritis who experienced:

• Severe joint inflammation
• High anti-CCP antibodies
• Debilitating flares
• Prednisone and methotrexate treatment
• Biologic therapy (Kevzara)

After a profound turning point, Brandon explored:

• Vagus nerve stimulation
• Stress reduction & nervous system regulation
• Meditation & humming techniques
• Anti-inflammatory nutrition
• Exercise & muscle rebuilding
• Body awareness & alignment

Today, he has been in full remission for over 6 months without medication.

This episode explores:

• The role of stress in autoimmune disease
• Vagus nerve stimulation and inflammation
• Can RA remission happen naturally?
• The bridge between Western medicine and nervous system healing
• Why remission is the goal — no matter the path

This is not medical advice. This is a story of possibility, partnership, and personalized care.

If you'd like access to our vagus nerve stimulation webinar, comment below.

📌 Like, comment, and subscribe for more community driven and rheumatology-based content! Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/@Rheumatology101/videos

📅 Book your free consultation: https://calendar.app.google/otzzffKGtQBJnBgs8

📰 Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.unabridgedmd.com/

🌐 Explore our free resource: www.PositiveANA.com

📞 Contact Us: 303-731-4006 | info@unabridgedmd.com

✅ Stay Connected
👉 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/UnabridgedMD?_rdc=1&_rdr
👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd/
👉 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unabridgedmd4
👉 Twitter (X): https://x.com/UnabridgedMD

Are you, or someone you love, looking for a rheumatologist near you? Maybe you queried Google for the “best rheumatologist in Denver” and felt that no other arthritis clinic in Denver really seemed personable? Or maybe you are simply looking for a doctor who will listen to you and work with you to achieve disease remission? Well, you have come to the right place. UnabridgedMD has the best rheumatologist in Denver, Colorado and we cannot wait to work with you.

#RheumatoidArthritis #AutoimmuneDisease #VagusNerve #RAremission #ChronicIllnessRecovery #FunctionalMedicine #Biologics #StressAndHealth #Inflammation #Rheumatology #PatientStory #AutoimmuneHealing

Can you decrease inflammation naturally, without stopping medication?

In this in-depth masterclass, Dr. Isabelle Amigues, double board-certified rheumatologist and metastatic breast cancer survivor, explains the science behind the nervous system and inflammation connection.

You’ll learn:

• The relationship between the immune system and the autonomic nervous system
• What the inflammatory reflex is
• How vagus nerve stimulation lowers TNF, IL-6, and inflammatory cytokines
• Why FDA-approved vagus nerve devices are changing autoimmune treatment
• Practical, science-backed techniques to lower inflammation naturally
• How breathing, cold exposure, and mindful movement activate the parasympathetic system

This is not “instead of medication.”
This is about expanding the toolbox.

If you have rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, or any inflammatory condition — this conversation will change how you think about healing.

Hope, driven by science.

📌 Like, comment, and subscribe for more community driven and rheumatology-based content! Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/@Rheumatology101/videos

📅 Book your free consultation: https://calendar.app.google/otzzffKGtQBJnBgs8

📰 Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.unabridgedmd.com/

🌐 Explore our free resource: www.PositiveANA.com

📞 Contact Us: 303-731-4006 | info@unabridgedmd.com

✅ Stay Connected
👉 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/UnabridgedMD?_rdc=1&_rdr
👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd/
👉 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unabridgedmd4
👉 Twitter (X): https://x.com/UnabridgedMD

Are you, or someone you love, looking for a rheumatologist near you? Maybe you queried Google for the “best rheumatologist in Denver” and felt that no other arthritis clinic in Denver really seemed personable? Or maybe you are simply looking for a doctor who will listen to you and work with you to achieve disease remission? Well, you have come to the right place. UnabridgedMD has the best rheumatologist in Denver, Colorado and we cannot wait to work with you.

#VagusNerve #AutoimmuneHealing #ReduceInflammation #RheumatoidArthritis #LupusSupport #ChronicInflammation #NervousSystemHealth #Parasympathetic #HolisticMedicine #EvidenceBased #UnabridgedMD #RemissionIsPossible #HealthEmpowerment #InflammatoryReflex

Medical gaslighting is one of the most discussed topics in modern healthcare but what does it actually look like?

In this powerful episode of the Unabridged MD podcast, Dr. Isabelle Amigues sits down with Dr. Uzma Khan, psychiatrist, obesity medicine specialist, and menopause expert, to discuss:

• How gaslighting presents in medical settings
• Why women are often told “it’s just anxiety”
• The weight bias problem in healthcare
• Perimenopause and menopause symptoms being dismissed
• How to advocate for yourself effectively
• When it’s time to change providers
• The connection between trust, healing, and outcomes

Dr. Khan shares 4 practical strategies to help patients feel heard and respected in medical appointments, including how to present patterns instead of vague symptoms, how to challenge respectfully, and why being a “reliable historian” is more powerful than being a “Google reciter.”

This conversation dives into obesity stigma, psychiatric medication weight gain, hormone imbalance, menopause symptoms, and the systemic dismissal of women’s health concerns.

If you’ve ever left a doctor’s office feeling brushed off, minimized, or unheard — this episode is for you.

You are the MVP of your healthcare team.

📌 Like, comment, and subscribe for more community driven and rheumatology-based content! Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/@Rheumatology101/videos

📅 Book your free consultation: https://calendar.app.google/otzzffKGtQBJnBgs8

📰 Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.unabridgedmd.com/

🌐 Explore our free resource: www.PositiveANA.com

📞 Contact Us: 303-731-4006 | info@unabridgedmd.com

✅ Stay Connected
👉 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/UnabridgedMD?_rdc=1&_rdr
👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd/
👉 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unabridgedmd4
👉 Twitter (X): https://x.com/UnabridgedMD

Are you, or someone you love, looking for a rheumatologist near you? Maybe you queried Google for the “best rheumatologist in Denver” and felt that no other arthritis clinic in Denver really seemed personable? Or maybe you are simply looking for a doctor who will listen to you and work with you to achieve disease remission? Well, you have come to the right place. UnabridgedMD has the best rheumatologist in Denver, Colorado and we cannot wait to work with you.

Join Dr. Isabelle Amigues as she introduces Dr. Susanna Chatterjee-Morris, an expert in both gynecology and obstetrics. They will discuss important topics concerning women's health and reproductive health. This discussion offers valuable insights into female health within the broader healthcare landscape.

Why are women with autoimmune diseases more likely to feel dismissed or “gaslit” in healthcare?
Is it safe to continue biologics during pregnancy?
Can inflammation impact ovarian reserve and fertility?
What role do hormones play in autoimmune flares during perimenopause and menopause?

This episode explores:

• Rheumatoid arthritis and pregnancy management
• Fertility preservation (egg vs. embryo freezing)
• Biologics vs. methotrexate in reproductive years
• GLP-1 medications and unexpected pregnancy
• Postpartum autoimmune flares
• Inflammation and infertility
• Why pregnant patients are often undertreated
• Hormone balance and autoimmune prognosis

If you are navigating autoimmune disease, trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or entering perimenopause, this conversation is essential.

Women’s health deserves better research, better collaboration between specialties, and better advocacy.

📌 Like, comment, and subscribe for more community driven and rheumatology-based content! Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/@Rheumatology101/videos

📅 Book your free consultation: https://calendar.app.google/otzzffKGtQBJnBgs8

📰 Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.unabridgedmd.com/

🌐 Explore our free resource: www.PositiveANA.com

📞 Contact Us: 303-731-4006 | info@unabridgedmd.com

✅ Stay Connected
👉 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/UnabridgedMD?_rdc=1&_rdr
👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd/
👉 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unabridgedmd4
👉 Twitter (X): https://x.com/UnabridgedMD

Are you, or someone you love, looking for a rheumatologist near you? Maybe you queried Google for the “best rheumatologist in Denver” and felt that no other arthritis clinic in Denver really seemed personable? Or maybe you are simply looking for a doctor who will listen to you and work with you to achieve disease remission? Well, you have come to the right place. UnabridgedMD has the best rheumatologist in Denver, Colorado and we cannot wait to work with you.

#WomensHealth #AutoimmuneDisease #RheumatoidArthritis #FertilityJourney #InfertilityAwareness #Biologics #ChronicIllness #PregnancyWithAutoimmune #HormoneHealth #Perimenopause #MenopauseMatters #InflammationHealing #ReproductiveHealth #PCOSAwareness #GLP1 #PostpartumRecovery #EggFreezing #ChronicIllnessWarrior #MedicalGaslighting #EmpoweredPatients

In this episode of Rheumatology 101, Dr. Isabelle Amigues explores a topic that may be even more powerful than medication: mindset.

What’s the difference between cure and remission?
Can your thoughts influence your healing journey?
Why do some patients struggle to tolerate treatment, until something shifts internally?

As a board-certified rheumatologist with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Amigues shares real patient stories about rheumatoid arthritis, remission, and the profound impact of belief, worthiness, and emotional readiness on outcomes.

She explains:

• The difference between remission and cure
• Why some patients unconsciously resist healing
• How mindset affects medication tolerance
• The body–mind communication loop
• Why disease may be a message, not an enemy
• The affirmation that changed her own health journey

If you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis or any autoimmune condition, this episode offers hope: remission is possible and you deserve it.

Repeat with me:
I am healthy and alive.

📌 Like, comment, and subscribe for more community driven and rheumatology-based content! Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/@Rheumatology101/videos

📅 Book your free consultation: https://calendar.app.google/otzzffKGtQBJnBgs8

📰 Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.unabridgedmd.com/

🌐 Explore our free resource: www.PositiveANA.com

📞 Contact Us: 303-731-4006 | info@unabridgedmd.com

✅ Stay Connected
👉 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/UnabridgedMD?_rdc=1&_rdr
👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd/
👉 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unabridgedmd4
👉 Twitter (X): https://x.com/UnabridgedMD

Are you, or someone you love, looking for a rheumatologist near you? Maybe you queried Google for the “best rheumatologist in Denver” and felt that no other arthritis clinic in Denver really seemed personable? Or maybe you are simply looking for a doctor who will listen to you and work with you to achieve disease remission? Well, you have come to the right place. UnabridgedMD has the best rheumatologist in Denver, Colorado and we cannot wait to work with you.