Understanding Uveitis: When to See a Rheumatologist
Uveitis, an inflammation of the eye that can cause significant discomfort. Unlike typical eye conditions, uveitis may not always present...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Oct 84 min read
What is Osteoarthritis?
At its core, osteoarthritis is a mechanical issue with the joints. The name itself gives a clue: "osteo" means bone, and "arthritis"...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Sep 33 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 62 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 162 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 92 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 23 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
May 293 min read
Exploring Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disorder (UCTD)
Today, we are discussing a condition known as Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disorder (UCTD). This topic was inspired by a question...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
May 102 min read
Dry Eyes: Navigating the Connection to Autoimmune Disorders
Dry eye syndrome is a common ocular condition that affects millions of people worldwide. However, what many may not realize is the...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Apr 302 min read
Navigating the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pseudogout
In our previous blog, we went into exactly what Pseudogout entails. Today, our focus shifts towards how we diagnose this condition and...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Apr 232 min read
Unraveling Pseudogout: Understanding CPPD
Let’s talk about pseudogout, a condition often overshadowed by its more renowned counterpart, gout. In this blog, we embark on a journey...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Mar 203 min read
Sjögren's Syndrome Part 3: Treatment Approaches
If you've been following along, you're likely gaining a deeper understanding of this complex autoimmune condition that affects millions...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Mar 132 min read
Understanding Sjögren's Syndrome: Diagnosis Demystified
Today we will explore how we diagnose this condition through real patient stories that highlight its diverse presentations. Picture this:...
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Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Mar 62 min read
Understanding Sjögren Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide
In this blog we will start looking into the world of Sjogren syndrome, shedding light on its complexities and manifestations....
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Isabelle Amigues
Oct 12, 20233 min read
Understanding Gout: focus on preventing gout “attacks”
In this blog We delved into the world of gout, and particularly how to prevent a flare or “gout attack”. What Is Gout? Gout is a painful...
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Isabelle Amigues
Aug 7, 20233 min read
Achieving Disease Remission and Investing in Your Health!
It is my pleasure to delve into the importance of achieving disease remission as quickly as possible, especially in rheumatologic...
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Isabelle Amigues
Jul 27, 20233 min read
I am starting Methotrexate, what should I know?
What Side Effects can Methotrexate lead to and how to prevent them: Gastrointestinal Symptoms: Methotrexate may cause nausea, abdominal...
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Isabelle Amigues
May 19, 20234 min read
How can we rehumanize medicine?
I recently had to do some scans as part of my routine checkups of being a former breast cancer patient. This is routine scan to make...
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Isabelle Amigues
Mar 22, 20233 min read
The Bright Future of Scleroderma patients
Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disorder that can cause a wide range of symptoms, including hardening and tightening of the skin, joint...
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Isabelle Amigues
Mar 6, 20233 min read
What you should know about ANA
One of the most common consult of a rheumatologist is the evaluation of a patient with a positive ANA. A lot of my colleagues complain...
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