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The Prednisone Trap: How to Safely Taper Off Steroids Without a Rebound Flare
"Trapped on Prednisone?" Discover why stopping steroids suddenly triggers severe rebound flares, how adrenal suppression works, and the step-by-step micro-taper protocol for getting off Prednisone safely.

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Aug 274 min read


Can You Ever Get Off Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Medication Safely? A Rheumatologist Explains
"Can you ever stop taking your RA medication?" Discover the science of safe biologic tapering, why stopping cold turkey is dangerous, and the 4 clinical requirements needed to reach true, drug-free remission.

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Aug 213 min read


Why We Don’t Rush Appointments and Why That Matters for Autoimmune Healing
"You can’t heal a complex illness in a nine-minute appointment." Discover why a direct care rheumatologist prioritizes unhurried, 60-to-90-minute visits over the rushed insurance model. Learn how extra time allows us to uncover hidden, seronegative autoimmune histories, regulate your nervous system, and build safe medication exit plans. If you are ready to stop being treated like a number on a lab slip, this is why time is your greatest asset.
Isabelle Amigues
Jun 263 min read


The Fat-Inflammation Loop: How Excess Adipose Tissue Drives Autoimmune Flares
Is your fat tissue fueling your joint pain? Rheumatologist Dr. Isabelle Amigues and metabolic expert Dr. Lisa Ogle break down the biological link between visceral fat, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and autoimmune flares—and how GLP-1s fast-track clinical remission.
Isabelle Amigues
Jun 44 min read


Beyond the "Three-Month Loop": Achieving True Remission in Chronic Illness
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.

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Feb 184 min read


Understanding Remission in Autoimmune and Rheumatologic Diseases
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.

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
May 6, 20253 min read
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