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Why It’s So Important to See a Rheumatologist Who Truly Listens
Finding a rheumatologist who truly listens can be life-changing for anyone living with joint pain or autoimmune disease. Early diagnosis and a collaborative, patient-centered approach lead to faster remission, fewer complications, and a care plan tailored to your needs—not just your labs. At UnabridgedMD, we believe healing happens best when you feel informed, supported, and truly heard.

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Oct 73 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 243 min read


COVID and Your Joints: What to Watch For and When to See a Rheumatologist
New joint pain after COVID? Learn signs of post‑viral inflammation vs autoimmune arthritis and when to see a Denver rheumatologist at UnabridgedMD.

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Sep 173 min read


Honored as a Top Woman in Business: Direct Care Rheumatology in Colorado
Being named one of Colorado’s Top 25 Most Powerful Women is an honor I share with every patient who’s ever longed for a doctor who truly listens. At UnabridgedMD, we’re reimagining rheumatology—blending science with soul, focusing on remission, and stepping outside the limits of insurance to provide truly personalized care. This is a celebration of whole-person healing, compassion, and the courage to believe that, together, we can achieve more than just managing disease—we ca

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Jul 94 min read


Understanding Fear: A Healing Perspective
Hi, Dr. Amigues here. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re facing uncertainty—maybe a new diagnosis, a tough decision, or just the weight of not knowing what comes next. I’ve been there myself, both as a doctor and as a patient. Fear is real, and it’s human. But what I’ve learned—through my own journey with cancer and in caring for so many patients—is that when we acknowledge our fear, it loses its grip. We don’t have to let fear shrink our lives. Instead, we can use it

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Jun 243 min read


Understanding Lupus: A Rheumatologist’s Perspective
Lupus is often called “the great imitator” because it can affect nearly every organ and mimic many other conditions. While a lupus diagnosis can feel overwhelming, there is real hope: with early diagnosis, personalized treatment, and holistic care, many people living with lupus experience long periods of remission and lead full, active lives. At UnabridgedMD, we blend modern medicine with mind-body healing, supporting you every step of the way.

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Jun 183 min read


Understanding Enthesitis: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment:
Enthesitis is a condition characterized by inflammation at the site where tendons or ligaments attach to bone, known as the enthesis....

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Aug 20, 20242 min read


Understanding Gout- How to Reduce Flares
This blog entry is coming from a conversation between Dr. Isabelle Amigues, your friendly rheumatologist based in Denver, Colorado, with...

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
May 14, 20243 min read


Exploring the Connection Between Rheumatologic Conditions and Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders" Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of the Hashimoto's disease blog, written by Dr. Dana Gibbs, expert on all things thyroid! Can We Cure Hashimoto’s...

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Jan 23, 20247 min read


Exploring the Connection Between Rheumatologic Conditions & Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders
We are very excited to begin sharing this 2 part blog series with you. This series comes from Dr. Dana Gibbs, a specialist in all things...

Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Jan 18, 20246 min read


Understanding Gout: focus on preventing gout “attacks”
In this blog. We dove into the world of gout, and particularly how to prevent a flare or “gout attack”. What Is Gout? Gout is a painful...
Isabelle Amigues
Oct 12, 20233 min read
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