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Can You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis with Normal Blood Work? Understanding Seronegative RA
Are your labs normal but your joints still ache? You might be dealing with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis. Learn how RA can hide from standard blood tests, what symptoms to look for, and how to get an accurate diagnosis.
Isabelle Amigues
Jul 64 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


My Labs Are Normal, But I Feel Terrible: The Hidden Reality of Seronegative Autoimmune Disease
Are you being told nothing is wrong because your blood work is fine? Rheumatologist Dr. Isabelle Amigues and immunologist Dr. Cara Wada expose the reality of seronegative autoimmune diseases and MCAS, revealing why standard lab tests miss the big picture.
Isabelle Amigues
May 274 min read


The Inflammatory Reflex: How to Hack Your Nervous System to Beat Autoimmune Flares
Discover the "Inflammatory Reflex." Dr. Isabelle Amigues explains the science behind the Vagus Nerve and how simple breathing and cold exposure techniques can decrease RA and Lupus flares alongside medication.
Isabelle Amigues
May 83 min read


The Silent Epidemic: How to Spot Medical Gaslighting and Reclaim Your Health
Are you being heard by your doctor? Dr. Isabelle Amigues and Dr. Uzma Khan dive deep into the reality of medical gaslighting in women’s health. Learn how to work with a rheumatologist or specialist to reclaim your role as the "MVP" of your healthcare team.

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
May 13 min read


Why Your Thoughts are the Secret to Rheumatologic Remission
Can your thoughts actually help you reach remission? Dr. Isabelle Amigues explores the "Power of Mindset" in rheumatology, sharing why shifting from a disease identity to an affirmation of health is the missing piece in autoimmune healing.
Isabelle Amigues
Apr 173 min read


Why Remission Matters in Inflammatory Arthritis
Many people with inflammatory arthritis feel “better,” but still aren’t truly well. Here’s what remission actually means—and why you shouldn’t settle for symptom improvement alone.

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Jan 83 min read


Fear of Medication: One of the Biggest Barriers to Remission
Fear of medication is one of the biggest reasons people with inflammatory arthritis stay stuck in pain. In this post, Dr. Isabelle Amigues explains why fear is so common, what untreated inflammation can do over time, and how a balanced, well-monitored treatment plan can help you move toward remission with more clarity and confidence.

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Dec 22, 20253 min read
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