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Not All Arthritis Is the Same: How to Tell the Difference
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.

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
May 273 min read
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Why Do I Have Joint Pain and Feel Like I Have the Flu?
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...

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Mar 253 min read
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Gout Awareness & Treatment
Happy Gout Awareness month here at UnabridgedMD in Rheumatology! As rheumatologists, one of the most common inflammatory arthritis...

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Jan 283 min read
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Understanding Metabolic Health, Obesity, and Inflammation: A Conversation with Dr. Lindsay Ogle
As we move past the holiday season and into the new year, many of us are thinking about our health goals, especially when it comes to...
Andrea Bebee
Dec 26, 20243 min read
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Managing Arthritis Flares: What to Do and What to Expect
Flares are common for individuals living with rheumatologic conditions like gout, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or...

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Nov 26, 20243 min read
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Should You Stop Using Your Joints If You Have Arthritis?
A common question for people with arthritis is whether they should stop using their joints to prevent further damage. The short answer is...

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Nov 21, 20242 min read
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Understanding Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is a condition that many may not encounter until later in life, typically after the age of 50. The condition...

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Nov 12, 20243 min read
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Understanding Difficult-to-Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be challenging to manage, but it’s important to recognize that this condition varies significantly from...

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Nov 7, 20242 min read
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Understanding Uveitis: When to See a Rheumatologist
Uveitis, an inflammation of the eye that can cause significant discomfort. Unlike typical eye conditions, uveitis may not always present...

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Oct 22, 20243 min read
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Relapsing Polychondritis: What It Is and How It’s Treated
Relapsing polychondritis is a rare autoimmune condition that often goes undiagnosed, especially in its milder forms. It primarily affects...

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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Understanding and Managing Gout:
Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that causes intense pain and discomfort, often impacting the quality of life. This condition...

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Sep 26, 20243 min read
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Exploring Links Between Psoriasis and Arthritis
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...

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Sep 17, 20243 min read
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Drug-Induced Lupus: What You Need to Know
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...

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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Understanding Joint Pain: Causes and What to Look Out For
Why joint pain develops is a crucial subject because understanding the underlying causes of joint pain can guide you toward the right...

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Aug 6, 20242 min read
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Understanding the Differences Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis
Joint pain is a common complaint among patients, and distinguishing between different types of arthritis is crucial for proper treatment....

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Jul 23, 20243 min read
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Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Associated Arthritis
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) encompasses conditions like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, which involve chronic inflammation...

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Jul 9, 20242 min read
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Why Can't I Achieve Remission in My Psoriatic Arthritis?
Question: "I have psoriatic arthritis and I've been on seven different biologics. Why can't I achieve remission?" It's unfortunate and...

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Jun 18, 20243 min read
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Unraveling Pseudogout: Understanding CPPD
Let’s talk about pseudogout, a condition often overshadowed by its more renowned counterpart, gout. In this blog, we embark on a journey...

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Apr 23, 20242 min read
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Gout
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...
Isabelle Amigues
May 30, 20235 min read
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How can we rehumanize medicine?
I recently had to do some scans as part of my routine checkups of being a former breast cancer patient. This is routine scan to make...
Isabelle Amigues
May 19, 20234 min read
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