Life feels normal until a test appears on the calendar. If you've ever felt your mind race before a PET scan or routine labs, you aren’t alone—it’s called "Scanxiety." In this post, we explore why this fear happens and share three specific tools to help you name the fear, shift your perspective, and create a plan for hope. Discover how to navigate the "What Ifs" and reclaim your peace of mind while waiting for results.

Healing from chronic illness requires more than a prescription—it requires a shared vision of what it means to be whole. At UnabridgedMD, we move beyond the standard "Three-Month Loop" of appointments to focus on what actually matters: outcomes. From correcting misdiagnoses to extinguishing the "fire" of inflammation at its source, discover our four-step sequence to achieving full clinical remission and reclaiming your identity.

Flu can hit harder when you have autoimmune disease. Here’s what to know about vaccine timing, exposure steps, antivirals like Tamiflu, and red flags that need prompt care.

Feeling overwhelmed by health insurance choices? This guide breaks down how to pick the best plan for chronic illness or autoimmune conditions—focusing on what really matters, like maximum out-of-pocket costs, copay assistance, and smart strategies for patients who use specialty medications. Make confident, stress-free decisions for your health and budget.

Thanksgiving doesn’t have to mean another gout flare. In this guide, a rheumatologist explains what really triggers gout, how to use medications and hydration wisely, and practical steps to prevent painful attacks so you can enjoy your holiday meal without fear.

3 Things I Wish Every Patient with Gout Knew (and How to Manage It) Gout can be a challenging condition, but understanding the facts and...

Happy Gout Awareness month here at UnabridgedMD in Rheumatology! As rheumatologists, one of the most common inflammatory arthritis...

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that causes intense pain and discomfort, often impacting the quality of life. This condition...

VIDEO: find out why remission should be your goal for your lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or any other condition ASAP.

This blog entry is coming from a conversation between Dr. Isabelle Amigues, your friendly rheumatologist based in Denver, Colorado, with...

In this blog. We dove into the world of gout, and particularly how to prevent a flare or “gout attack”. What Is Gout? Gout is a painful...

This is a guest post by rheumatologist Dr. Brittany Panico who practices in Phoenix, Az and has a special interest in gout. If you are in...