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Isabelle Amigues, MD
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Bringing Hope, driven by science. Isabelle Amigues, MD, is a physician scientist with a speciality in rheumatology. She has trained both in Paris, France as well as Columbia University, in New York City. At age 40, in the midst of an existential crisis, she was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. A timely meeting with a non-traditionally trained practitioner taught her a different approach to disease. She experienced the power of meditation, visualization, energy healing and love. Her journey through cancer inspired her to learn more about these alternative approaches, and now that she has studied many of them she has integrated them into her own practice of medicine. Dr. Amigues is the author of multiple book chapters and scientific articles in rheumatology. She is the founder and CEO of UnabridgedMD.Follow Dr. Amigues on Social!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnabridgedMDTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unabridgedmd4Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnabridgedMD

  1. What Doctors Don’t Tell You About Healing Beyond Diagnosis

    5D AGO

    What Doctors Don’t Tell You About Healing Beyond Diagnosis

    ✔️What if your diagnosis isn’t your identity? In this powerful conversation, a rheumatologist and a holistic health expert dive deep into the truth about chronic illness, healing, and why your symptoms are signals, not definitions of who you are. Too often, we’re taught to see lab results and diagnoses as permanent labels. But what if they’re actually data points guiding you toward healing? In this video, we explore: ✨ Why your body is NOT broken ✨ The difference between symptoms and identity ✨ How beliefs about your diagnosis can shape your healing ✨ The connection between the nervous system, inflammation, and chronic illness ✨ Why medicine alone isn’t always enough ✨ How to approach healing from a holistic, root-cause perspective Whether you’re dealing with autoimmune disease, chronic pain, or unexplained symptoms, this conversation will help you shift your mindset, understand your body differently, and discover new possibilities for healing. 💡 Remember: Your diagnosis is not your prognosis. Who this is for: ✔️ People with autoimmune conditions (like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis) ✔️ Anyone struggling with chronic illness or chronic pain ✔️ Those feeling stuck, dismissed, or defined by their diagnosis ✔️ Anyone interested in holistic, integrative, and mind-body healing 📌 Like, comment, and subscribe for more community driven and rheumatology-based content! Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/@Rheumatology101/videos

    29 min

  2. MAR 19

    Why Your Medical Label is Blocking Your Healing

    Join holistic rheumatologist Dr. Isabelle Amigue and "Sparking Wholeness" host Erin Carey as they explore the intersection of the nervous system, trauma, and autoimmune remission. Erin shares her incredible story of moving beyond a "manic depressive" label given 26 years ago to living a life of stability and health. What you’ll learn in this video: ✔️The Power of Labels: Why we crave them for insurance and validation, but why they aren't your destiny. ✔️Nervous System Regulation: How "freeze" and "flight" modes trigger inflammation and autoimmunity. ✔️ The Science of Hope: Why visualization, breathing, and the "placebo effect" are scientifically backed tools for recovery. ✔️ Remission vs. No Evidence of Disease: Reframing the way we look at "chronic" conditions. ✔️ Self-Compassion as Medicine: Moving from "push-through culture" to partnering with your body. [Timestamps] 0:00 - Introductions: Holistic Rheumatology vs. Mental Health 2:30 - Erin’s Journey: From Bipolar Diagnosis to Remission 6:15 - The Insurance Trap: Why doctors use labels 10:45 - The Power of Words: Chronic Illness vs. Recovery 15:30 - How Trauma Catapults Autoimmunity 20:00 - The "Placebo Effect" and the Science of Belief 26:40 - Boundaries as a Superpower 31:00 - Finding Your Toolkit for Wholeness [Resources Mentioned] Book: "Live Beyond Your Label" by Erin Carey Podcast: Sparking Wholeness Connect with Dr. Isabelle Amigue: [Insert Website/Social Link] #HolisticHealth #AutoimmuneRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #ChronicIllness #NervousSystem #RemissionIsPossible #MindBodyConnection 📌 Like, comment, and subscribe for more community driven and rheumatology-based content! Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/@Rheumatology101/videos 📅 Book your free consultation: https://calendar.app.google/otzzffKGtQBJnBgs8 📰 Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.unabridgedmd.com/ 🌐 Explore our free resource: www.PositiveANA.com 📞 Contact Us: 303-731-4006 | info@unabridgedmd.com ✅ Stay Connected 👉 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/UnabridgedMD?_rdc=1&_rdr  👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd/  👉 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unabridgedmd4  👉 Twitter (X): https://x.com/UnabridgedMD  Are you, or someone you love, looking for a rheumatologist near you? Maybe you queried Google for the “best rheumatologist in Denver” and felt that no other arthritis clinic in Denver really seemed personable? Or maybe you are simply looking for a doctor who will listen to you and work with you to achieve disease remission? Well, you have come to the right place. UnabridgedMD has the best rheumatologist in Denver, Colorado and we cannot wait to work with you.

    29 min

  3. MAR 13

    Why Hashimoto’s Makes You Feel Terrible with Dr. Dana Gibbs

    Hashimoto’s disease is one of the most common autoimmune thyroid disorders, yet many patients struggle for years before receiving the right diagnosis. In this conversation, rheumatologist Dr. Isabelle Amigues and hormone specialist Dr. Dana Gibbs explain how Hashimoto’s thyroiditis affects the entire body—not just the thyroid. They discuss: • Why autoimmune thyroid disease causes fatigue, brain fog, and joint pain • How hormones and inflammation are connected • Why some patients still feel terrible even when their thyroid labs look “normal” • The role of iron deficiency, insulin resistance, and other autoimmune diseases • Symptoms doctors often miss in Hashimoto’s patients If you’ve been experiencing unexplained fatigue, hair loss, joint pain, or brain fog, this discussion may help you understand what’s really happening in your body. 📌 Like, comment, and subscribe for more community driven and rheumatology-based content! Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/@Rheumatology101/videos 📅 Book your free consultation: https://calendar.app.google/otzzffKGtQBJnBgs8 📰 Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.unabridgedmd.com/ 🌐 Explore our free resource: www.PositiveANA.com 📞 Contact Us: 303-731-4006 | info@unabridgedmd.com ✅ Stay Connected 👉 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/UnabridgedMD?_rdc=1&_rdr  👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd/  👉 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unabridgedmd4  👉 Twitter (X): https://x.com/UnabridgedMD  Are you, or someone you love, looking for a rheumatologist near you? Maybe you queried Google for the “best rheumatologist in Denver” and felt that no other arthritis clinic in Denver really seemed personable? Or maybe you are simply looking for a doctor who will listen to you and work with you to achieve disease remission? Well, you have come to the right place. UnabridgedMD has the best rheumatologist in Denver, Colorado and we cannot wait to work with you.

    29 min

  4. MAR 5

    Can AI Replace Your Rheumatologist?

    Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare. From symptom checkers to diagnostic algorithms and predictive analytics, AI tools are becoming more powerful every year. But can AI actually replace a rheumatologist? In this video, we explore the real role of artificial intelligence in autoimmune care and rheumatology — including: • What AI does well • Where AI falls short • Why autoimmune disease is uniquely complex • The importance of clinical judgment • Pattern recognition vs human nuance • The future of AI-assisted medicine Rheumatologic conditions like: • Rheumatoid arthritis • Lupus • Psoriatic arthritis • Ankylosing spondylitis require more than lab interpretation. They require context, lived experience, pattern evolution, and understanding the whole patient. AI can: ✔️ Analyze large datasets ✔️ Recognize imaging patterns ✔️ Flag abnormal labs ✔️ Support clinical decision-making But it cannot: ✖️ Replace longitudinal relationships ✖️ Interpret subtle symptom evolution ✖️ Understand patient goals and preferences ✖️ Deliver individualized nuance The future likely isn’t AI versus physicians. It’s AI supporting physicians — while preserving the human expertise required for complex autoimmune disease. If you live with autoimmune disease or are curious about the future of medicine, this is a conversation you need to hear. 📌 Like, comment, and subscribe for more community driven and rheumatology-based content! Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/@Rheumatology101/videos 📅 Book your free consultation: https://calendar.app.google/otzzffKGtQBJnBgs8 📰 Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.unabridgedmd.com/ 🌐 Explore our free resource: www.PositiveANA.com 📞 Contact Us: 303-731-4006 | info@unabridgedmd.com ✅ Stay Connected 👉 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/UnabridgedMD?_rdc=1&_rdr  👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd/  👉 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unabridgedmd4  👉 Twitter (X): https://x.com/UnabridgedMD  Are you, or someone you love, looking for a rheumatologist near you? Maybe you queried Google for the “best rheumatologist in Denver” and felt that no other arthritis clinic in Denver really seemed personable? Or maybe you are simply looking for a doctor who will listen to you and work with you to achieve disease remission? Well, you have come to the right place. UnabridgedMD has the best rheumatologist in Denver, Colorado and we cannot wait to work with you. #AIinHealthcare #ArtificialIntelligence #Rheumatology #AutoimmuneDisease #FutureOfMedicine #RheumatoidArthritis #Lupus #MedicalInnovation #DigitalHealth

    27 min

  5. FEB 26

    Diving into the Microbiome and Inflammation with Dr. Amigues and Dr. Coulter

    What happens when an Infectious Disease specialist and a Rheumatologist look at the same gut? 🩺✨ Dr. Coulter and Dr. Amigues team up to break down the latest 2026 research on the Microbiome and Inflammation. This isn't just about digestion—it's about how the trillions of bacteria in your gut dictate your inflammatory "set point." Key Highlights: ✅ How the microbiome "trains" your T-cells. ✅ The role of the gut in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus flares. ✅ Why treating the infection is only half the battle. 👇 Drop your "gut-feeling" questions in the comments! #Microbiome #Inflammation #AutoimmuneHealth #DrAmigues #DrCoulter #MedicalDetective 📌 Like, comment, and subscribe for more community driven and rheumatology-based content! Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/@Rheumatology101/videos 📅 Book your free consultation: https://calendar.app.google/otzzffKGtQBJnBgs8 📰 Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.unabridgedmd.com/ 🌐 Explore our free resource: www.PositiveANA.com 📞 Contact Us: 303-731-4006 | info@unabridgedmd.com ✅ Stay Connected 👉 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/UnabridgedMD?_rdc=1&_rdr  👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd/  👉 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unabridgedmd4  👉 Twitter (X): https://x.com/UnabridgedMD

    35 min

  6. FEB 20

    What Is Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)? A Rheumatologist Explains

    Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is one of the most commonly misunderstood inflammatory conditions—yet it affects thousands of people each year, often suddenly and severely. In this episode, Dr. Isabelle Amigues breaks down exactly what PMR is, why it happens, how it's diagnosed, and how patients can reach full remission. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or supporting someone who’s struggling, this episode brings clarity, empowerment, and science-backed guidance. Main Topics Covered: What PMR Actually Is Classic Symptoms & Presentation Why PMR Happens How PMR Is Diagnosed The Gold-Standard Treatment Plan The Risk of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) Remission & Long-Term Outlook Patient Empowerment & Next Steps PMR is treatable, remission is possible, and you deserve a life free from pain. The more you understand your body, the more power you have to heal. #UnabridgedMD #PolymyalgiaRheumatica #PMRAwareness #RheumatologyCare #AutoimmuneEducation #InflammatoryArthritis #ChronicPainRelief #HealingWithScience 📌 Like, comment, and subscribe for more community driven and rheumatology-based content! Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/@Rheumatology101/videos 📅 Book your free consultation: https://calendar.app.google/otzzffKGtQBJnBgs8 📰 Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.unabridgedmd.com/ 🌐 Explore our free resource: www.PositiveANA.com 📞 Contact Us: 303-731-4006 | info@unabridgedmd.com ✅ Stay Connected 👉 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/UnabridgedMD?_rdc=1&_rdr  👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd/  👉 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unabridgedmd4  👉 Twitter (X): https://x.com/UnabridgedMD  Are you, or someone you love, looking for a rheumatologist near you? Maybe you queried Google for the “best rheumatologist in Denver” and felt that no other arthritis clinic in Denver really seemed personable? Or maybe you are simply looking for a doctor who will listen to you and work with you to achieve disease remission? Well, you have come to the right place. UnabridgedMD has the best rheumatologist in Denver, Colorado and we cannot wait to work with you.

    20 min

  7. FEB 12

    Obesity, Fat Tissue, and Inflammatory Arthritis: What’s the Connection? with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh

    Adipose tissue (body fat) isn’t just “stored energy”—it’s biologically active and can release inflammatory signals. For people living with inflammatory arthritis (like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and lupus), that matters because it can influence pain, fatigue, disease activity, and sometimes even how well treatments work. In this video, Dr. Isabelle Amigues explains the intersection of overweight/obesity and inflammatory arthritis—without shame, and with a focus on what’s actually helpful. We cover: Why fat tissue can contribute to inflammation How weight can affect joints, symptoms, and function What this can mean for arthritis outcomes and treatment response Practical, compassionate next steps to support metabolic health and reduce inflammation #InflammatoryArthritis #RheumatoidArthritis #PsoriaticArthritis #AnkylosingSpondylitis #Lupus #AutoimmuneDisease #Rheumatology #Inflammation #AdiposeTissue #Obesity #MetabolicHealth #JointPain #ChronicIllness #HealthWithoutShame #HolisticHealth #TreatToTarget 📌 Like, comment, and subscribe for more community driven and rheumatology-based content! Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/@Rheumatology101/videos 📅 Book your free consultation: https://calendar.app.google/otzzffKGtQBJnBgs8 📰 Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.unabridgedmd.com/ 🌐 Explore our free resource: www.PositiveANA.com 📞 Contact Us: 303-731-4006 | info@unabridgedmd.com ✅ Stay Connected 👉 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/UnabridgedMD?_rdc=1&_rdr  👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd/  👉 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unabridgedmd4  👉 Twitter (X): https://x.com/UnabridgedMD  Are you, or someone you love, looking for a rheumatologist near you? Maybe you queried Google for the “best rheumatologist in Denver” and felt that no other arthritis clinic in Denver really seemed personable? Or maybe you are simply looking for a doctor who will listen to you and work with you to achieve disease remission? Well, you have come to the right place. UnabridgedMD has the best rheumatologist in Denver, Colorado and we cannot wait to work with you.

    20 min

  8. FEB 5

    Behçet’s Disease Explained: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

    Behçet’s disease is a rare inflammatory condition (a type of vasculitis) that can affect multiple parts of the body. Because symptoms can come and go, it’s often missed early. In this episode, Dr. Isabelle Amigues covers: What Behçet’s isCommon symptoms (recurrent mouth ulcers, genital ulcers, skin lesions, eye inflammation, joint symptoms)How it’s evaluated (there’s no single definitive test)Treatment basics and what good disease control can look likeImportant: If you have eye pain, redness, light sensitivity, or vision changes, seek urgent evaluation. #BehcetsDisease #Rheumatology #AutoimmuneDisease #Inflammation #Vasculitis #ChronicIllness #MouthUlcers #Uveitis #JointPain #PatientEducation #UnabridgedMD 📌 Like, comment, and subscribe for more community driven and rheumatology-based content! Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/@Rheumatology101/videos 📅 Book your free consultation: https://calendar.app.google/otzzffKGtQBJnBgs8 📰 Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.unabridgedmd.com/ 🌐 Explore our free resource: www.PositiveANA.com 📞 Contact Us: 303-731-4006 | info@unabridgedmd.com ✅ Stay Connected 👉 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/UnabridgedMD?_rdc=1&_rdr  👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd/  👉 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unabridgedmd4  👉 Twitter (X): https://x.com/UnabridgedMD  Are you, or someone you love, looking for a rheumatologist near you? Maybe you queried Google for the “best rheumatologist in Denver” and felt that no other arthritis clinic in Denver really seemed personable? Or maybe you are simply looking for a doctor who will listen to you and work with you to achieve disease remission? Well, you have come to the right place. UnabridgedMD has the best rheumatologist in Denver, Colorado and we cannot wait to work with you.

    20 min
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Bringing Hope, driven by science. Isabelle Amigues, MD, is a physician scientist with a speciality in rheumatology. She has trained both in Paris, France as well as Columbia University, in New York City. At age 40, in the midst of an existential crisis, she was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. A timely meeting with a non-traditionally trained practitioner taught her a different approach to disease. She experienced the power of meditation, visualization, energy healing and love. Her journey through cancer inspired her to learn more about these alternative approaches, and now that she has studied many of them she has integrated them into her own practice of medicine. Dr. Amigues is the author of multiple book chapters and scientific articles in rheumatology. She is the founder and CEO of UnabridgedMD.Follow Dr. Amigues on Social!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnabridgedMDTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unabridgedmd4Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnabridgedMD

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  • Creator
    Isabelle Amigues, MD
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    176
  • Rating
    Clean
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