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Bringing Hope, driven by science. Isabelle Amigues, MD, is a physician scientist with a speciality in rheumatology. She has trained both in Paris, France as well as Columbia University, in New York City. At age 40, in the midst of an existential crisis, she was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. A timely meeting with a non-traditionally trained practitioner taught her a different approach to disease. She experienced the power of meditation, visualization, energy healing and love. Her journey through cancer inspired her to learn more about these alternative approaches, and now that she has studied many of them she has integrated them into her own practice of medicine. Dr. Amigues is the author of multiple book chapters and scientific articles in rheumatology. She is the founder and CEO of UnabridgedMD.
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Episodes
205 episodes
What Happens When Your Arthritis Diagnosis Isn’t the Right One? | Anna’s Arthritis Story
What happens when severe inflammatory arthritis takes away the life you love—and you’re afraid to hope that things can get better?In this powerful patient story, Anna shares her journey from debilitating joint pain and years of uncertain...
From Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis to Remission: How One Patient Returned to Triathlon
What happens when rheumatoid arthritis takes away the life you thought you would always have?In this powerful patient story, Dr. Isabelle Amigues sits down with Palmy, a former professional long-distance triathlete, to talk about ...
When Being a Good Doctor Is Bad for Your Health
Why does being a “good doctor” sometimes mean putting yourself last?Dr. Isabelle Amigues and Dr. Kristine Goins discuss physician burnout, boundaries, self-care, and why doctors may need more than individual coping strategies. They explo...
You Keep Getting “Infections”... But What If It Isn’t an Infection?
What is adult-onset Still’s disease, and how is it different from an autoimmune disease?Dr. Isabelle Amigues explains autoinflammatory syndromes, the symptoms to watch for, including recurrent fevers, rashes, joint pain, an...
Is Your Back Pain Actually Inflammatory? 5 Signs to Know
Back pain is common but that doesn’t always mean it’s normal.In this clip, Dr. Isabelle Amigues explains some of the signs that can point toward inflammatory back pain, including back pain that begins at a younger age, morning ...
Types of Arthritis Explained: How to Tell Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout & More Apart
What type of arthritis could be causing your joint pain? Not all arthritis looks the same and one of the first things a rheumatologist considers is whether joint pain is mechanical or inflammatory.In this Rheumatology 1-on-...
When Should You See a Rheumatologist? (Don't Ignore These Warning Signs!)
Are you experiencing unexplained joint pain, morning stiffness, severe fatigue, or mysterious rashes? In this video, Dr. Isabel Amigue breaks down the critical warning signs that indicate it's time to see a rheumatologist—and why early diagnosi...
What Happens When You Start Seeing Yourself as Healthy?
Can the way you see yourself actually influence how you feel and function?In this Rheumatology 101 live, Dr. Isabelle Amigues discusses the Counterclockwise Study and what it can teach us about the connection between the mind and ...
Not Responding to Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment? Here's What to Do
What should you do when your treatment isn't working—or you're actually getting worse?In this Rheumatology 101 episode, Dr. Isabelle Amigues shares an important lesson from her clinical practice: when a treatment isn't working the way...
What To Do During an Autoimmune Flare (Rheumatologist Explains)
What should you do if you have an autoimmune flare?Whether you have rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, lupus, or another inflammatory condition, a flare can be painful and discouraging—but it doesn't...
Can You Exercise With Arthritis? A Rheumatologist Explains
Can you exercise if you have rheumatoid arthritis, chronic pain, or an autoimmune disease?In this Rheumatology 101 conversation, Dr. Isabelle Amigues is joined by pediatrician, running coach, and founder of Mindful Marathon, Dr. Michell...
Can Stimulating a Nerve Help Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Could stimulating a nerve reduce inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis?In this video, rheumatologist Dr. Isabelle Amigues explains the science behind the newly FDA-approved vagus nerve stimulation device for rheumatoid arthritis and why ...
If You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Please Listen to This
Receiving an autoimmune diagnosis can feel overwhelming—but it doesn't have to define your future.In this heartfelt message, rheumatologist Dr. Isabelle Amigues shares why she believes hope is an essential part of medical care. She expl...
The Real Reason Your Arthritis Treatment Isn't Working
Why do some people with psoriatic arthritis or inflammatory arthritis fail multiple biologic medications and still don't achieve remission?In this video, Dr. Isabelle Amigues explains how rheumatologists approach patients who have tried...
How We Get Lupus Into Remission
How do we treat Lupus? A rheumatology 101 live with Dr. Amigues, a board-certified rheumatologist.What is the real goal of lupus treatment?Many people believe lupus medications are meant to be taken forever—but that's not always...
The Vagus Nerve Trick Rheumatologists Don't Talk About
What if healthcare gave patients more time, more access, and more control over their treatment decisions?In this conversation, Dr. Isabelle Amigues discusses the power of direct care medicine and how removing insurance barriers can impro...
Can Better Sleep Stop Autoimmune Flares?
Could your sleep habits be making your autoimmune symptoms worse?In this episode, Dr. Isabel Amigues explores the powerful connection between sleep, inflammation, and autoimmune disease. Learn how poor sleep quality can increase inflamm...
Can Your Nervous System Affect Fertility? The Surprising Link Between Stress, Pregnancy & Health
Could your nervous system be affecting your ability to conceive?In this conversation, Dr. Isabelle Amigues and chiropractor Dr. Lisel Lewis explore the fascinating connection between the nervous system, stress regulation, fertility, pre...
The Hidden Link Between Obesity, Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease | Dr. Lindsay Ogle & Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Did you know that fat tissue is metabolically active and can contribute to chronic inflammation throughout the body? In this conversation, rheumatologist Dr. Isabelle Amigues and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Lindsay Ogle explore the powerful...
Why Your Labs Can Be Normal But You Still Feel Sick | Autoimmune Disease, MCAS & Sjögren’s Explained
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 a...
Rheumatoid Arthritis in 2026: What Patients Need to Know
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, remissi...
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, adm...
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 diag...