Not all joint pain is created equal. From osteoarthritis to inflammatory and crystal arthritis, understanding the unique patterns behind your symptoms is key to finding real relief. In this post, Dr. Isabelle Amigues explains how to spot the differences between common arthritis types—and why the right diagnosis matters for your long-term joint health.

Learn why remission—not a cure—is the key goal in autoimmune and rheumatologic diseases. Discover what remission means, how it improves quality of life, and why early, strong treatment is critical to stopping inflammation and protecting long-term health.

Let’s discuss something that affects nearly every aspect of health—sleep—and its connection to autoimmune disorders. This topic is both exciting and deeply personal because sleep plays a crucial role in how the body heals and functions, particularly when managing chronic inflammation.

Have you ever experienced joint pain and a deep, aching fatigue that makes you feel like you’ve been hit by a bus? Maybe you feel like...

UCTD is a condition that comes up frequently in rheumatology. Many patients have symptoms that are not specific to one particular...

At UnabridgedMD, my goal is to empower patients through education. I want you to truly understand what’s happening in your body so you...

In this blog, we highlight a podcast conversation where Dr. Amigues is joined by Dr. Dana Gibbs, where she explains the link between...

Today we’re diving into an important topic that affects many patients: What happens when you feel that you have an autoimmune or...

If you’ve recently been told that your ANA test came back positive, you might be feeling a little anxious or overwhelmed. At...

When it comes to diagnosing vasculitis; understanding how to interpret a negative ANCA test is important. The truth is, that tests like...

Flares are common for individuals living with rheumatologic conditions like gout, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or...

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is a condition that many may not encounter until later in life, typically after the age of 50. The condition...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be challenging to manage, but it’s important to recognize that this condition varies significantly from...

Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), also known as temporal arteritis, is an inflammatory condition affecting the blood vessels, primarily the...

If you've recently had a blood test that showed a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) or another autoantibody, you might be wondering...

Relapsing polychondritis is a rare autoimmune condition that often goes undiagnosed, especially in its milder forms. It primarily affects...

Psoriasis is a common skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide, but what many may not know is that it can also be linked...

Biologics have transformed rheumatology , offering targeted treatments that revolutionize the management of autoimmune diseases like...

Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes pain and stiffness in the spine. The word “ankylosing” refers to...

Drug-induced lupus is a type of lupus that’s triggered by certain medications. It mimics the symptoms of lupus but is caused by drugs...