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What happens when severe inflammatory arthritis takes away the life you love—and you’re afraid to hope that things can get better?

In this powerful patient story, Anna shares her journey from debilitating joint pain and years of uncertainty to a diagnosis of spondyloarthritis, treatment, and finally feeling like herself again.

She went from struggling to hold her son to boxing, dancing, taking long walks, and preparing for a trip to Peru. Most importantly, she says, “My life is back.”

Anna also opens up about why hope became scary, the importance of being truly listened to, and what she would tell someone who feels like they’ve run out of options.

A story about inflammatory arthritis, diagnosis, remission, patient advocacy, and the possibility of reclaiming your life.

What happens when severe inflammatory arthritis takes away the life you love—and you’re afraid to hope that things can get better?

In this powerful patient story, Anna shares her journey from debilitating joint pain and years of uncertainty to a diagnosis of spondyloarthritis, treatment, and finally feeling like herself again.

She went from struggling to hold her son to boxing, dancing, taking long walks, and preparing for a trip to Peru. Most importantly, she says, “My life is back.”

Anna also opens up about why hope became scary, the importance of being truly listened to, and what she would tell someone who feels like they’ve run out of options.

A story about inflammatory arthritis, diagnosis, remission, patient advocacy, and the possibility of reclaiming your life.

What happens when rheumatoid arthritis takes away the life you thought you would always have?

In this powerful patient story, Dr. Isabelle Amigues sits down with Palmy, a former professional long-distance triathlete, to talk about her journey with severe rheumatoid arthritis, pregnancy, postpartum symptoms, treatment, remission, and finding her way back to the life she loves.

Before her diagnosis, Palmy was a professional triathlete who had spent years training and competing at a high level. After having her baby, she began experiencing increasing joint pain and inflammation in her knees, wrists, fingers, hands, and other areas of her body.

Simple things became difficult—including exercising, walking, opening jars, getting dressed, and even holding and caring for her baby.

After seeing several doctors, Palmy recalls being told that rheumatoid arthritis was something she would simply have to live with. By the time she found Dr. Isabelle Amigues, she was in severe pain and had lost hope that she could return to her normal life.

But her story didn't end there.

Through treatment and a renewed sense of hope, Palmy began working toward remission. Eventually, she returned to running and triathlon—and later completed an Olympic-distance triathlon with a personal record that beat her time from roughly ten years earlier.

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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.

Why does being a “good doctor” sometimes mean putting yourself last?

Dr. Isabelle Amigues and Dr. Kristine Goins discuss physician burnout, boundaries, self-care, and why doctors may need more than individual coping strategies. They explore how creating more autonomy, flexibility, and options can help physicians redesign the way they practice medicine.

You can love medicine without sacrificing yourself.

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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.

What is adult-onset Still’s disease, and how is it different from an autoimmune disease?

Dr. Isabelle Amigues explains autoinflammatory syndromes, the symptoms to watch for, including recurrent fevers, rashes, joint pain, and high ferritin and why these conditions can be difficult to diagnose.

If you’ve been dealing with unexplained inflammation or recurring symptoms, this is an important conversation to bring to your rheumatologist.

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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.

Back pain is common but that doesn’t always mean it’s normal.

In this clip, Dr. Isabelle Amigues explains some of the signs that can point toward inflammatory back pain, including back pain that begins at a younger age, morning stiffness, symptoms that improve with exercise or movement, and improvement with anti-inflammatory medications.

Inflammatory back pain can sometimes be associated with conditions in the spondyloarthritis family, including ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis. And importantly, psoriatic arthritis can sometimes occur even when obvious psoriasis isn’t present.

The story you tell your rheumatologist matters. Details like when your back pain started, when it feels worse, what makes it better, and whether you have a family history of psoriasis or arthritis can all help guide the conversation.

If you've been told your back pain is “just normal,” but something doesn’t feel right, consider talking with a rheumatologist.

💬 Have you ever assumed your back pain was just something you had to live with?

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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.

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What type of arthritis could be causing your joint pain? Not all arthritis looks the same and one of the first things a rheumatologist considers is whether joint pain is mechanical or inflammatory.

In this Rheumatology 1-on-1 Live, Dr. Isabelle Amigues walks through several real-world clinical examples to explain how different types of arthritis can present, including:

• Osteoarthritis and mechanical joint pain
 • Reactive arthritis
 • Psoriatic arthritis
 • Gout and CPPD (pseudogout)
 • Ankylosing spondylitis
 • Rheumatoid arthritis
 • Arthritis caused by infections
 • Other less common causes of inflammatory arthritis

Dr. Amigues also explains why symptoms such as morning stiffness, swelling, pain that improves with exercise, symmetric joint involvement, back pain, and sudden severe flares can give rheumatologists important clues.

The goal isn't to diagnose yourself from symptoms but understanding these patterns can help you have a more informed conversation with your healthcare provider and know when seeing a rheumatologist may be helpful.

Dr. Amigues also shares exciting news about expanding her rheumatology practice to Boulder, Colorado.

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Are you experiencing unexplained joint pain, morning stiffness, severe fatigue, or mysterious rashes? In this video, Dr. Isabel Amigue breaks down the critical warning signs that indicate it's time to see a rheumatologist—and why early diagnosis is the key to achieving full remission.

Learn why autoimmune and auto-inflammatory conditions act like a fire in the body, why waiting can cause organ damage, and how to get the root-cause answers you deserve.

📌 What You'll Learn:

• Key symptoms: Morning joint stiffness, skin rashes, dry eyes/mouth, and unexplained fatigue
• How early intervention stops permanent organ and joint damage
• What rheumatology actually is (the science of inflammation)
• Why direct care medical practices give patients better results than standard insurance models.

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Can the way you see yourself actually influence how you feel and function?

In this Rheumatology 101 live, Dr. Isabelle Amigues discusses the Counterclockwise Study and what it can teach us about the connection between the mind and body.

The study explored what happened when older adults were immersed in an environment designed to make them behave as though they were 20 years younger. Dr. Amigues connects this concept to rheumatology and the importance of how patients envision their health journey.

Instead of constantly thinking, “I have this disease. I’m always going to be sick. Will I need this medication forever?” consider shifting the focus toward what is possible:

“I am getting better.”
“My treatment is helping me.”
“I am working toward remission.”
“What can I do today to help my body?”

Modern rheumatology has powerful treatments, including targeted therapies and biologic medications. Mindset isn't a replacement for medical treatment—but the way you approach your health journey can be an important part of how you experience it.

If you live with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, inflammatory arthritis, or another rheumatologic condition, don't stop imagining what feeling better could look like.

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What should you do when your treatment isn't working—or you're actually getting worse?

In this Rheumatology 101 episode, Dr. Isabelle Amigues shares an important lesson from her clinical practice: when a treatment isn't working the way it should, sometimes the answer isn't simply increasing the medication. It's time to pause and reconsider what is really going on.

Steroids such as prednisone can work quickly for many inflammatory conditions. But when symptoms don't improve as expected, or worsen despite treatment, that can be an important signal to stop and reassess.

Dr. Isabelle explains why rheumatologists may need to consider whether:

• The original diagnosis is correct
 • Another rheumatologic condition could be causing the symptoms
 • More than one condition is present
 • An infection could be contributing to symptoms
 • Another medical specialty should be involved
 • Increasing immunosuppression could potentially cause harm

She also discusses a patient whose symptoms were initially thought to be rheumatoid arthritis but were ultimately found to be related to coccidioidomycosis, a fungal infection—highlighting why doctors need to remain open-minded when a patient's response doesn't match what is expected.

Most importantly, Dr. Isabelle shares what patients can ask when their doctor says, "I'm not sure."

You deserve an answer, or at least a clear next step.

Don't continue down a path that isn't helping you. Pause. Ask questions. Reassess. And make sure you leave with a plan for what comes next.

This video is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice.

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What should you do if you have an autoimmune flare?

Whether you have rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, lupus, or another inflammatory condition, a flare can be painful and discouraging—but it doesn't necessarily mean your treatment has failed.

The goal in rheumatology is always full remission, and understanding your flares helps you and your rheumatologist make the best treatment decisions.

If you're living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, lupus, vasculitis, Sjögren's syndrome, or another autoimmune disease, this video will help you better understand what to do when symptoms suddenly worsen.

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