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Andrea Bebee
Dec 20, 20242 min read
Understanding "Negative" Vasculitis
When it comes to diagnosing vasculitis; understanding how to interpret a negative ANCA test is important. The truth is, that tests like...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Nov 26, 20243 min read
Managing Arthritis Flares: What to Do and What to Expect
Flares are common for individuals living with rheumatologic conditions like gout, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Nov 12, 20243 min read
Understanding Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is a condition that many may not encounter until later in life, typically after the age of 50. The condition...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Nov 7, 20242 min read
Understanding Difficult-to-Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be challenging to manage, but it’s important to recognize that this condition varies significantly from...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Oct 31, 20242 min read
Understanding Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), also known as temporal arteritis, is an inflammatory condition affecting the blood vessels, primarily the...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Oct 15, 20243 min read
Understanding Autoantibodies: What A Positive Result Really Means
If you've recently had a blood test that showed a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) or another autoantibody, you might be wondering...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Oct 1, 20243 min read
Relapsing Polychondritis: What It Is and How It’s Treated
Relapsing polychondritis is a rare autoimmune condition that often goes undiagnosed, especially in its milder forms. It primarily affects...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Sep 17, 20243 min read
Exploring Links Between Psoriasis and Arthritis
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide, but what many may not know is that it can also be linked...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Sep 10, 20242 min read
Understanding Biologics
Biologics have transformed rheumatology , offering targeted treatments that revolutionize the management of autoimmune diseases like...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Sep 3, 20243 min read
What is Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes pain and stiffness in the spine. The word “ankylosing” refers to...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Aug 29, 20242 min read
Drug-Induced Lupus: What You Need to Know
Drug-induced lupus is a type of lupus that’s triggered by certain medications. It mimics the symptoms of lupus but is caused by drugs...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Aug 20, 20242 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....
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Aug 6, 20242 min read
Understanding Joint Pain: Causes and What to Look Out For
Why joint pain develops is a crucial subject because understanding the underlying causes of joint pain can guide you toward the right...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Jul 16, 20242 min read
Understanding MPO Positive Vasculitis
Vasculitis is a complex condition characterized by inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body, potentially affecting various...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Jul 9, 20242 min read
Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Associated Arthritis
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) encompasses conditions like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, which involve chronic inflammation...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Jul 2, 20243 min read
Scleroderma: Diagnosis and Treatment
It's important to understand that the treatment approach depends on how scleroderma presents itself. You can check out our previous blog...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Jun 18, 20243 min read
Why Can't I Achieve Remission in My Psoriatic Arthritis?
Question: "I have psoriatic arthritis and I've been on seven different biologics. Why can't I achieve remission?" It's unfortunate and...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Jun 11, 20243 min read
Understanding DMARDs
If you've been diagnosed with a rheumatologic condition like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you've probably heard the term "DMARDs." But what...
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Isabelle Amigues
Jan 28, 20233 min read
Gaslighting and Sjogren's Syndrome: One Woman's Story
Many people with autoimmune illnesses know how it feels to be told that their symptoms are “all in their head.” This is unfortunately a...
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