Why Your Labs Can Be Normal But You Still Feel Sick | Autoimmune Disease, MCAS & Sjögren’s Explained

What happens when your labs are “normal” but your symptoms are very real?In this powerful conversation, rheumatologist Dr. Isabelle Amigues sits down with allergist/immunologist Dr. Kara Wada to discuss one of the biggest frustrations autoimmune patients face: being told that everything looks “fine” despite ongoing symptoms.Together, they explore the reality of seronegative autoimmune disease, MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome), Sjögren’s syndrome, immune dysfunction, inflammation, and why many patients are falling through the cracks of traditional healthcare systems.This conversation dives into:• Why normal labs do NOT always mean you are healthy• The limitations of autoimmune testing• Seronegative rheumatoid arthritis & Sjögren’s• MCAS and mast cell activation syndrome explained• The importance of listening to patients• Why autoimmune diseases are often missed• The difference between research criteria and real-life medicine• Direct care medicine and personalized patient care• Chronic inflammation, immune dysregulation & hidden illness• Why patients need doctors who truly listenIf you’ve ever been told “your labs are normal” while still struggling with symptoms, this episode is for you.📌 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.#AutoimmuneDisease #MCAS #Sjogrens #ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness #Rheumatology #MastCellActivationSyndrome #AutoimmuneAwareness #Inflammation #ChronicFatigue #Seronegative #FunctionalMedicine #MedicalGaslighting #SjogrensSyndrome #RheumatoidArthritis #ImmuneSystem #ChronicInflammation #PatientAdvocacy #DrKaraWada #DrIsabelleAmigues