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Beyond the Label: Holistic Rheumatology and Mental Health Remission
Can a medical diagnosis become a self-fulfilling prophecy? Dr. Isabelle Amigues and Erin Carey dive into the power of the "remission mindset," exploring how nervous system regulation and reframing your identity can lead to healing beyond a clinical label. Discover why your diagnosis is a signal, not a life sentence.
Amanda Hogan
Mar 193 min read


The Stress of Medical Tests: 3 Tools to Manage "Scanxiety"
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.

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Feb 243 min read


The Power of Mindset: What the Counterclockwise Study Teaches Us About Healing Chronic Illness
At UnabridgedMD, we explore the powerful connection between mindset and healing. Inspired by the famous Counterclockwise Study, this blog reveals how shifting your perspective can support remission and improve outcomes for chronic and rheumatologic conditions—reminding us that healing is about more than just medicine.

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Nov 4, 20253 min read


Words, Belief, and the Hidden Side of Healing
Healing isn’t just protocols and lab results—it’s also the words we use, the beliefs we hold, and the state of our nervous system. In this piece, we explore how expectation, relationship, and simple mind–body practices can support evidence-based rheumatology care. Learn practical ways to engage the “hidden side” of healing—so medicine and mindset work together to reduce stress, protect joints, and restore hope. UnabridgedMD | Denver + Boulder + Telehealth.

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Sep 24, 20253 min read


More Than a Diagnosis: Rethinking Rheumatologic Care at UnabridgedMD
Too many rheumatology patients are left confused and unsupported. At UnabridgedMD, we do things differently—building your care on partnership, education, and a relentless focus on remission. Our holistic, individualized approach empowers you to reclaim your life and thrive beyond a diagnosis. Discover the difference compassionate, direct-care rheumatology can make.

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Aug 7, 20253 min read


The Power of Words in Healing: Why Language Matters in Medicine
At UnabridgedMD, we know that healing is about more than just prescriptions or lab results—it’s about the words we choose and the connections we build. In this post, Dr. Isabelle Amigues explores how compassionate, intentional language can uplift, empower, and truly transform the healing journey for patients living with chronic conditions. Discover why every conversation matters and how hope and trust begin with the simple act of speaking kindly.

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Jul 16, 20253 min read


A Journey of Healing: My Path to Direct Care Rheumatology by Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Last week, we looked into various rheumatology topics, touching upon lupus and the nuances of Sjogren. While I’m eager to explore more...

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Apr 17, 20243 min read
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