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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 16 MIN

Why Early Treatment in Rheumatoid Arthritis Matters

from UnabridgedMD · host Isabelle Amigues, MD

If you have rheumatoid arthritis, you should NOT be stuck suffering for months without a plan.In this live, Dr. Amigues explains:• Why early treatment in rheumatoid arthritis matters• Why you don’t have to “just tolerate” methotrexate side effects• What true remission actually means• Why steroids are NOT remission• When to switch medications• How biologics and DMARDs should be adjusted• The real problem with insurance-based time limitsToo many patients:– Stay on medications they can’t tolerate– Stay on prednisone long-term– Never get a clear remission strategy– Don’t understand how to taper safelyThe goal in rheumatoid arthritis is FULL remission or minimal disease activity, without steroids.You deserve:✔ A clear treatment roadmap✔ A plan to reduce medications safely✔ Time with your rheumatologist✔ Real conversations about optionsEarly, aggressive, and strategic care prevents joint damage, cardiovascular risk, and long-term complications.Remission is possible but you need the right plan.📌 Like, comment, and subscribe for more community driven and rheumatology-based content! Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/@Rheumatology101/videos📅 Book your free consultation: https://calendar.app.google/otzzffKGtQBJnBgs8📰 Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.unabridgedmd.com/🌐 Explore our free resource: www.PositiveANA.com📞 Contact Us: 303-731-4006 | [email protected]✅ Stay Connected👉 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/UnabridgedMD?_rdc=1&_rdr 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridgedmd/ 👉 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unabridgedmd4 👉 Twitter (X): https://x.com/UnabridgedMD 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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If you have rheumatoid arthritis, you should NOT be stuck suffering for months without a plan. In this live, Dr. Amigues explains: • Why early treatment in rheumatoid arthritis matters • Why you don’t have to “just tolerate” methotrexate side effects • What true remission actually means • Why steroids are NOT remission • When to switch medications • How biologics and DMARDs should be adjusted • The real problem with insurance-based time limits Too many patients: – Stay on medications they c...

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