NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Sjögren’s Syndrome is more than just dry eyes and mouth—it’s an autoimmune condition that can affect multiple organs and go undiagnosed for years. At Patients Medical in NYC, we don’t just look at symptoms—we uncover the full story.
Using functional medicine, we investigate immune dysfunction, inflammation, hormone imbalances, and gut health to detect Sjögren’s at its core—often even before traditional labs confirm it.
Sjögren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks its own moisture-producing glands, especially in the eyes and mouth. It may occur on its own (primary Sjögren’s) or alongside other autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or Hashimoto’s (secondary Sjögren’s).
Many patients go undiagnosed for years because symptoms are vague or mistaken for aging, stress, or menopause.
Sjögren’s can silently affect the lungs, kidneys, thyroid, and nervous system if left untreated. Early testing allows for:
Functional medicine asks why the immune system becomes confused. Often, the root drivers of Sjögren’s include:
We use cutting-edge testing:
Jessica, 42, experienced fatigue, dry eyes, and aching joints for years but was told her labs were “normal.” At Patients Medical, we ran comprehensive panels and discovered:
With integrative care including gut healing, immune balancing herbs, and bioidentical hormone support, Jessica’s energy returned, her dryness eased, and her flares became rare.
There’s no single test. We combine antibody panels, biopsies, glandular tests, and functional diagnostics for accuracy.
Yes. Many people are seronegative but still meet criteria based on symptoms and other labs.
Most tests are bloodwork or non-invasive. In rare cases, a salivary gland biopsy may be suggested.
Yes. We often identify immune dysfunction, hormone imbalance, and gut triggers before antibodies are fully positive.
Some conventional tests may be covered. We provide superbills for partial reimbursement. Functional tests may be out-of-pocket.
We help manage and reduce flares through anti-inflammatory diets, herbal protocols, and hormone balance.
Yes. We offer Schirmer’s test and gland imaging as needed.
Yes. Fatigue is often the first and most persistent symptom. We address it through mitochondrial and adrenal support.
Sjögren’s can impact hormone balance. We work with women through fertility, pregnancy, and menopause transitions.
Our holistic protocols are designed to address overlapping autoimmune conditions.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
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