This week on the UnabridgedMD Podcast, we're highlighting an episode of Rheumatology 101, a livestream series by Dr. Amigues. Dr. Amigues addresses a question from a patient: "Why can't I achieve remission despite being on seven different biologics?" Dr. Amigues delves into the complexities of arthritis treatment, offering valuable insights into:
- The importance of accurate diagnosis
- Differentiating psoriatic arthritis from other conditions like osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia
- The process and rationale behind cycling medications
- The role of biologics and why some may not work
Dr. Amigues also shares a personal story highlighting the powerful connection between mind and body in addressing treatment resistant conditions: sometimes, when we're willing to look, we can see that chronic conditions bring something good to our lives along with the pain. Perhaps this is one of the keys to healing!
EPISODE CONTENT_____________________________________________________________________
00:00 - Introduction
00:33 - A Patient's Question: Struggling with Remission
01:00 - Rheumatologist's Approach to Medications
01:56 - First-Line Treatments for Psoriatic Arthritis
02:41 - Cycling Through Medications
03:11 - Importance of Accurate Diagnosis
05:01 - Considering Multiple Conditions
05:59 - Evaluating Different Biologics
07:20 - Taking a Break from Medications
08:17 - Story of a Patient’s Journey
10:07 - Positive Perspective on Chronic Conditions
13:30 - The Power of the Mind in Healing
15:27 - Summary and Closing Thoughts
16:27 - About Dr. Amigues and Her Practice
17:23 - Interaction with Instagram Live Audience
17:52 - Closing Remarks and Next Live Session Info
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