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Isabelle Amigues

What you should know about ANA

One of the most common consult of a rheumatologist is the evaluation of a patient with a positive ANA. A lot of my colleagues complain...

Isabelle Amigues

What is Adult Onset Still's Disease and how can UnabridgedMD help?

One of my favorite things about rheumatology is the role of Medical detective we have. In many of other specialties, conditions are...

Isabelle Amigues

About the Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Rheumatologic conditions.

In my rheumatology practice, many patients ask me if I recommend a specific diet. The response is tailored to each individual, as each...

Isabelle Amigues

Understanding Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Have I told you how optimistic I am for patients with rheumatologic conditions? Well, I truly am! But I wasn’t this way for every...

Isabelle Amigues

The Pseudogout Story, or how every single inflamed joint isn’t only rheumatoid arthritis.

The truth is, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is such a common diagnosis that often physicians may consider any swollen and painful joints due...

Isabelle Amigues

Gaslighting and Sjogren's Syndrome: One Woman's Story

Many people with autoimmune illnesses know how it feels to be told that their symptoms are “all in their head.” This is unfortunately a...

Isabelle Amigues

Is Ankylosing Spondylitis as rare as the name seems?

A little story from medical school. Chronic back pain is such a common issue that we tend to think all back pain is the same. In fact, I...

Isabelle Amigues

Of The importance of diagnosing and treating Psoriatic Arthritis

Prologue: As a rheumatologist, there is nothing more disheartening to see than a patient who has had several months, and at times, years,...

Isabelle Amigues

Osteoarthritis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Access to the Best Care?

Osteoarthritis is a debilitating chronic condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is important to understand how to...