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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. 1D AGO

    This Stopped My Inflammation Without More Pills

    Can you decrease inflammation naturally, without stopping medication? In this in-depth masterclass, Dr. Isabelle Amigues, double board-certified rheumatologist and metastatic breast cancer survivor, explains the science behind the nervous system and inflammation connection. You’ll learn: • The relationship between the immune system and the autonomic nervous system • What the inflammatory reflex is • How vagus nerve stimulation lowers TNF, IL-6, and inflammatory cytokines • Why FDA-approved vagus nerve devices are changing autoimmune treatment • Practical, science-backed techniques to lower inflammation naturally • How breathing, cold exposure, and mindful movement activate the parasympathetic system This is not “instead of medication.” This is about expanding the toolbox. If you have rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, or any inflammatory condition — this conversation will change how you think about healing. Hope, driven by science. 📌 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. #VagusNerve #AutoimmuneHealing #ReduceInflammation #RheumatoidArthritis #LupusSupport #ChronicInflammation #NervousSystemHealth #Parasympathetic #HolisticMedicine #EvidenceBased #UnabridgedMD #RemissionIsPossible #HealthEmpowerment #InflammatoryReflex

    38 min

  2. APR 28

    Are Doctors Dismissing Women’s Symptoms?

    Medical gaslighting is one of the most discussed topics in modern healthcare but what does it actually look like? In this powerful episode of the Unabridged MD podcast, Dr. Isabelle Amigues sits down with Dr. Uzma Khan, psychiatrist, obesity medicine specialist, and menopause expert, to discuss: • How gaslighting presents in medical settings • Why women are often told “it’s just anxiety” • The weight bias problem in healthcare • Perimenopause and menopause symptoms being dismissed • How to advocate for yourself effectively • When it’s time to change providers • The connection between trust, healing, and outcomes Dr. Khan shares 4 practical strategies to help patients feel heard and respected in medical appointments, including how to present patterns instead of vague symptoms, how to challenge respectfully, and why being a “reliable historian” is more powerful than being a “Google reciter.” This conversation dives into obesity stigma, psychiatric medication weight gain, hormone imbalance, menopause symptoms, and the systemic dismissal of women’s health concerns. If you’ve ever left a doctor’s office feeling brushed off, minimized, or unheard — this episode is for you. You are the MVP of your healthcare team. 📌 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.

    26 min

  3. APR 22

    Can You Safely Treat Autoimmune Disease During Pregnancy?

    Join Dr. Isabelle Amigues as she introduces Dr. Susanna Chatterjee-Morris, an expert in both gynecology and obstetrics. They will discuss important topics concerning women's health and reproductive health. This discussion offers valuable insights into female health within the broader healthcare landscape. Why are women with autoimmune diseases more likely to feel dismissed or “gaslit” in healthcare? Is it safe to continue biologics during pregnancy? Can inflammation impact ovarian reserve and fertility? What role do hormones play in autoimmune flares during perimenopause and menopause? This episode explores: • Rheumatoid arthritis and pregnancy management • Fertility preservation (egg vs. embryo freezing) • Biologics vs. methotrexate in reproductive years • GLP-1 medications and unexpected pregnancy • Postpartum autoimmune flares • Inflammation and infertility • Why pregnant patients are often undertreated • Hormone balance and autoimmune prognosis If you are navigating autoimmune disease, trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or entering perimenopause, this conversation is essential. Women’s health deserves better research, better collaboration between specialties, and better advocacy. 📌 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. #WomensHealth #AutoimmuneDisease #RheumatoidArthritis #FertilityJourney #InfertilityAwareness #Biologics #ChronicIllness #PregnancyWithAutoimmune #HormoneHealth #Perimenopause #MenopauseMatters #InflammationHealing #ReproductiveHealth #PCOSAwareness #GLP1 #PostpartumRecovery #EggFreezing #ChronicIllnessWarrior #MedicalGaslighting #EmpoweredPatients

    19 min

  4. APR 15

    The Power of Mindset in Autoimmune Disease

    In this episode of Rheumatology 101, Dr. Isabelle Amigues explores a topic that may be even more powerful than medication: mindset. What’s the difference between cure and remission? Can your thoughts influence your healing journey? Why do some patients struggle to tolerate treatment, until something shifts internally? As a board-certified rheumatologist with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Amigues shares real patient stories about rheumatoid arthritis, remission, and the profound impact of belief, worthiness, and emotional readiness on outcomes. She explains: • The difference between remission and cure • Why some patients unconsciously resist healing • How mindset affects medication tolerance • The body–mind communication loop • Why disease may be a message, not an enemy • The affirmation that changed her own health journey If you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis or any autoimmune condition, this episode offers hope: remission is possible and you deserve it. Repeat with me: I am healthy and alive. 📌 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.

    21 min

  5. APR 8

    Why Early Treatment in Rheumatoid Arthritis Matters

    If you have rheumatoid arthritis, you should NOT be stuck suffering for months without a plan. In this live, Dr. Amigues explains: • Why early treatment in rheumatoid arthritis matters • Why you don’t have to “just tolerate” methotrexate side effects • What true remission actually means • Why steroids are NOT remission • When to switch medications • How biologics and DMARDs should be adjusted • The real problem with insurance-based time limits Too many patients: – Stay on medications they can’t tolerate – Stay on prednisone long-term – Never get a clear remission strategy – Don’t understand how to taper safely The goal in rheumatoid arthritis is FULL remission or minimal disease activity, without steroids. You deserve: ✔ A clear treatment roadmap ✔ A plan to reduce medications safely ✔ Time with your rheumatologist ✔ Real conversations about options Early, aggressive, and strategic care prevents joint damage, cardiovascular risk, and long-term complications. Remission is possible but you need the right plan. 📌 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.

    16 min

  6. APR 2

    Insurance Is Quietly Destroying Real Medicine

    What happens when a rheumatologist and a naturopathic doctor sit down to talk about women’s health, hormones, autoimmunity, and the broken insurance model? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Isabelle Amigues, rheumatologist and founder of direct specialty care in Colorado, sits down with Dr. Erin Ellis, naturopathic doctor specializing in women’s health, to discuss: • What “root cause” really means • Why so many women feel dismissed in medicine • Perimenopause and hormone imbalances • Why “normal labs” don’t always mean optimal health • The problem with 10-minute visits • Insurance denials and the emotional toll on patients • Integrative medicine vs conventional medicine • Direct care and relationship-based healing • Reactive arthritis treatment insights This conversation is honest, nuanced, and deeply patient-centered. It’s not about choosing sides — it’s about integration, education, and empowering women to advocate for their health. If you’ve ever been told “your labs are normal” but you don’t feel normal — this is for you. 📌 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. #IntegrativeMedicine #WomensHealth #Perimenopause #HormoneHealth #RootCauseMedicine #Rheumatology #AutoimmuneDisease #ReactiveArthritis #DirectCareMedicine #HealthcareReform #MedicalGaslighting #ChronicIllnessSupport #BioidenticalHormones #FunctionalMedicine #PatientAdvocacy

    26 min
  7. What Doctors Don’t Tell You About Healing Beyond Diagnosis

    MAR 26

    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

  8. 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
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About

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
    182
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 UnabridgedMD
  • Show Website
    UnabridgedMD

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