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Starting Methotrexate but scared of the side effects? Folic acid can help!
May 20, 2026
9m 08s
How One Man Reached Full Remission from Rheumatoid Arthritis
May 12, 2026
30m 51s
This Stopped My Inflammation Without More Pills
May 5, 2026
37m 36s
Are Doctors Dismissing Women’s Symptoms?
Apr 28, 2026
26m 07s
Can You Safely Treat Autoimmune Disease During Pregnancy?
Apr 22, 2026
18m 38s
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| 5/20/26 | Starting Methotrexate but scared of the side effects? Folic acid can help! | 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... | 9m 08s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | How One Man Reached Full Remission from Rheumatoid Arthritis | 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: • ... | 30m 51s | ||||||
| 5/5/26 | This Stopped My Inflammation Without More Pills | 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... | 37m 36s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | Are Doctors Dismissing Women’s Symptoms? | 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 ... | 26m 07s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | Can You Safely Treat Autoimmune Disease During Pregnancy? | 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 an... | 18m 38s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | The Power of Mindset in Autoimmune Disease | 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... | 20m 35s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 | Why Early Treatment in Rheumatoid Arthritis Matters | If you have rheumatoid arthritis, you should NOT be stuck suffering for months without a plan. In this live, Dr. Amigues explains: • Why early treatment in rheumatoid arthritis matters • Why you don’t have to “just tolerate” methotrexate side effects • What true remission actually means • Why steroids are NOT remission • When to switch medications • How biologics and DMARDs should be adjusted • The real problem with insurance-based time limits Too many patients: – Stay on medications they c... | 16m 03s | ||||||
| 4/2/26 | Insurance Is Quietly Destroying Real Medicine | What happens when a rheumatologist and a naturopathic doctor sit down to talk about women’s health, hormones, autoimmunity, and the broken insurance model? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Isabelle Amigues, rheumatologist and founder of direct specialty care in Colorado, sits down with Dr. Erin Ellis, naturopathic doctor specializing in women’s health, to discuss: • What “root cause” really means • Why so many women feel dismissed in medicine • Perimenopause and hormone imbalances • Why “... | 26m 24s | ||||||
| 3/26/26 |  What Doctors Don’t Tell You About Healing Beyond Diagnosis | ✔️What if your diagnosis isn’t your identity? In this powerful conversation, a rheumatologist and a holistic health expert dive deep into the truth about chronic illness, healing, and why your symptoms are signals, not definitions of who you are. Too often, we’re taught to see lab results and diagnoses as permanent labels. But what if they’re actually data points guiding you toward healing? In this video, we explore: ✨ Why your body is NOT broken ✨ The difference between symptoms and ident... | 28m 39s | ||||||
| 3/19/26 | Why Your Medical Label is Blocking Your Healing | Join holistic rheumatologist Dr. Isabelle Amigue and "Sparking Wholeness" host Erin Carey as they explore the intersection of the nervous system, trauma, and autoimmune remission. Erin shares her incredible story of moving beyond a "manic depressive" label given 26 years ago to living a life of stability and health. What you’ll learn in this video: ✔️The Power of Labels: Why we crave them for insurance and validation, but why they aren't your destiny. ✔️Nervous System Regulation: How "freeze... | 28m 51s | ||||||
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| 3/13/26 | Why Hashimoto’s Makes You Feel Terrible with Dr. Dana Gibbs | Hashimoto’s disease is one of the most common autoimmune thyroid disorders, yet many patients struggle for years before receiving the right diagnosis. In this conversation, rheumatologist Dr. Isabelle Amigues and hormone specialist Dr. Dana Gibbs explain how Hashimoto’s thyroiditis affects the entire body—not just the thyroid. They discuss: • Why autoimmune thyroid disease causes fatigue, brain fog, and joint pain • How hormones and inflammation are connected • Why some patients still feel ... | 28m 51s | ||||||
| 3/5/26 | Can AI Replace Your Rheumatologist? | Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare. From symptom checkers to diagnostic algorithms and predictive analytics, AI tools are becoming more powerful every year. But can AI actually replace a rheumatologist? In this video, we explore the real role of artificial intelligence in autoimmune care and rheumatology — including: • What AI does well • Where AI falls short • Why autoimmune disease is uniquely complex • The importance of clinical judgment • Pattern recognition vs... | 27m 25s | ||||||
| 2/26/26 | Diving into the Microbiome and Inflammation with Dr. Amigues and Dr. Coulter | What happens when an Infectious Disease specialist and a Rheumatologist look at the same gut? 🩺✨ Dr. Coulter and Dr. Amigues team up to break down the latest 2026 research on the Microbiome and Inflammation. This isn't just about digestion—it's about how the trillions of bacteria in your gut dictate your inflammatory "set point." Key Highlights: ✅ How the microbiome "trains" your T-cells. ✅ The role of the gut in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus flares. ✅ Why treating the infection is only ha... | 35m 20s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 | What Is Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)? A Rheumatologist Explains | Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is one of the most commonly misunderstood inflammatory conditions—yet it affects thousands of people each year, often suddenly and severely. In this episode, Dr. Isabelle Amigues breaks down exactly what PMR is, why it happens, how it's diagnosed, and how patients can reach full remission. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or supporting someone who’s struggling, this episode brings clarity, empowerment, and science-backed guidance. Main Topics Covered: What PMR Act... | 20m 17s | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | Obesity, Fat Tissue, and Inflammatory Arthritis: What’s the Connection? with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh | Adipose tissue (body fat) isn’t just “stored energy”—it’s biologically active and can release inflammatory signals. For people living with inflammatory arthritis (like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and lupus), that matters because it can influence pain, fatigue, disease activity, and sometimes even how well treatments work. In this video, Dr. Isabelle Amigues explains the intersection of overweight/obesity and inflammatory arthritis—without shame, and wit... | 20m 17s | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | Behçet’s Disease Explained: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment | Behçet’s disease is a rare inflammatory condition (a type of vasculitis) that can affect multiple parts of the body. Because symptoms can come and go, it’s often missed early. In this episode, Dr. Isabelle Amigues covers: What Behçet’s isCommon symptoms (recurrent mouth ulcers, genital ulcers, skin lesions, eye inflammation, joint symptoms)How it’s evaluated (there’s no single definitive test)Treatment basics and what good disease control can look likeImportant: If you have eye pain, redness,... | 20m 17s | ||||||
| 1/30/26 | Reactive Arthritis: What You Need to Know from Dr. Isabelle Amigues | Reactive arthritis can come on suddenly—often after an infection—and leave you wondering why your joints (or tendons/back) are inflamed seemingly out of nowhere. In this video, Dr. Isabelle Amigues explains what reactive arthritis is, what commonly triggers it, how it’s diagnosed, and what treatment and recovery can look like. We cover: --Common symptoms and patterns (joints, tendons, back pain—and sometimes eyes/skin) --Typical triggers (often after GI or GU infections) --How doctors evalu... | 20m 17s | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | Flu Season + Rheumatology Meds: What to Do (and What to Avoid) | Flu season hits differently when you’re living with autoimmune disease or taking rheumatology medications. In this video, I break down what to do if you think you have the flu, which symptoms should prompt urgent care, and how to think about common rheumatology meds when you’re sick. We cover: Flu vs. “just a cold”: key symptoms to watch When to call your rheumatology team Fever, dehydration, and red flags that need urgent evaluation How to approach steroids, DMARDs, biologics, and JAK inhib... | 14m 57s | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | Autoimmune Habits 101: How to Start (and Actually Stick With It) | New year, new resolutions? Nope. Most New Year’s resolutions don’t stick—not because you’re “undisciplined,” but because the plan is usually unrealistic (and built on guilt). In this video, I share the simple approach I’ve used to actually change my habits for the long term—especially when life is busy and energy isn’t consistent. The result: I genuinely feel younger and healthier now than I did in my 30s. If you’re ready to build habits that last (not a 2-week reset), this one’s for you. #R... | 1h 02m 27s | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | New RA Diagnosis: Treat-to-Target, Med Fears, and the Path to Remission (Real Q&A) | In this real Q&A, I answer questions from someone newly diagnosed with RA who’s currently taking hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil). We talk through what “treat-to-target” actually means, why early control of inflammation matters, and how to think about medication fears in a way that’s grounded (not scary). In this video, we cover: --What “treat-to-target” means and why timing is a big deal in RA --Minimal Disease Activity (MDA) vs. “just getting by” --When Plaquenil may not be enough, and w... | 1h 02m 27s | ||||||
| 12/30/25 | The Hidden Cost of Fear: Why Skipping Arthritis Medications Hurts More Than You Think | Are you skipping your arthritis medications out of fear? You’re not alone—but the hidden costs can be bigger than you realize. In this Rheumatology 101 episode, Dr. Isabelle Amigues breaks down why untreated inflammatory arthritis can lead to more pain, joint damage, and long-term health risks. Learn the real risks of stopping your meds, how to talk to your doctor about concerns, and what science says about the safest path to remission. Don’t let fear stand between you and your health... | 13m 00s | ||||||
| 12/23/25 | The Neuroscience of Collective Healing — Why Your Brain Heals Faster in Groups | Dr. Isabelle Amigues unpacks why patients often recover better, faster, and more deeply in a supportive group. From mirror neurons and oxytocin to vagus nerve activation and the power of clinician belief, she explains how community and medicine accelerates remission—then previews UnabridgedMD’s upcoming physician-led healing cohorts. What You’ll Learn: From competition to collaboration: How traditional, competitive medical training contrasts with the superior outcomes of team-based care—and... | 21m 04s | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | Elizabeths Lupus & Celiac Journey—Finding Hope, Healing, and the Right Rheumatologist | In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Isabelle Amigues sits down with her patient Elizabeth Anthony to discuss her journey from a high school lupus diagnosis and years of difficult symptoms, to finally finding answers and support at UnabridgedMD. Liz shares her struggles with medications, navigating the healthcare system, and the power of listening to her own intuition—even when others doubted her. Together, they explore what true partnership in care looks like, why feeling heard matters, and how ho... | 20m 17s | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | How to Pick The Best Insurance Plan For You | Choosing a health insurance plan can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re living with a chronic illness like inflammatory arthritis. In this episode, Dr. Isabelle Amigues breaks down insurance in simple, practical terms so you can stop guessing and start choosing confidently. She explains how to compare plans, what “max out-of-pocket” really means, and how expensive medications (like biologics) can actually work in your financial favor. If you’ve ever stared at open enrollment options and f... | 18m 19s | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | From Rheumatoid Arthritis to Remission: Erica’s Story of Hope, Healing, and the Leadville 100 | In this inspiring episode, Dr. Isabelle Amigues sits down with Erica Canzler, who shares her journey from a life-changing rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis in 2015 to complete remission—and finishing the legendary Leadville 100 race. Erica opens up about the frustrations of conventional care, the difference holistic and concierge medicine made at UnabridgedMD, and how healing means more than just physical health. Dr. Amigues and Erica discuss the importance of patient autonomy, hope, and ... | 20m 17s | ||||||
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