After two pregnancies—and nearly a year of feeling like she had the flu every day—Morgan (a pediatric cardiology professional and mom of two) was told “labs look normal.” Still, she had daily joint pain, low-grade fevers, shortness of breath, chest pain, dramatic weight loss, GI issues, and profound fatigue. In this raw and hopeful conversation, Dr. Isabelle Amigues shows what happens when a doctor truly listens, investigates beyond the surface, and aims for full remission—not 80%.

If you’ve been dismissed, told to “wait it out,” or lost in the system, this episode is your proof: there is a path forward.

What You’ll Learn

• Postpartum red flags beyond “just thyroid”: when “normal labs” miss the full story
• Why low-grade daily fevers + severe fatigue should never be dismissed
• The role of imaging and targeted therapy (incl. biologics) in speeding relief
• How mindset + clear plans (aiming for remission, not “good enough”) change outcome
• The difference time and listening make vs. quick, paperwork-driven visits
• Practical ways to protect your energy and rebuild life after chronic symptoms
• Why second (and third) opinions can be life-giving—and how to advocate for yourself

Key Topics Covered

• Morgan’s postpartum timeline: thyroiditis after baby #1 → much worse after baby #2
• The “normal labs” trap: significant symptoms with reassuring bloodwork
• Daily life on empty: parenting with profound fatigue, dizziness, and chest symptoms
• The turning point: fevers as the objective sign that demanded deeper workup
• What felt different at UnabridgedMD: time, validation, a plan, and hope
• Treatment philosophy: aim for 100%, iterate quickly if the first med isn’t “the one”
• Mindset matters: keeping hope without denying reality (Isabelle’s oncology lesson: “We’re going for cure.”)
• Health system realities: too little time with patients, too much admin, and how listening saves time (and lives)
• Self-advice in hindsight: don’t settle and guard your energy
• Joy returns: biking with kids, cooking, reconnecting—and rock climbing again

Get in touch with guest Morgan:
Morgan Town: Instagram @morgan.kailey

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