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Lupus is a complex autoimmune disorder that can quietly damage organs before obvious symptoms arise. Early detection and intervention are critical. At Patients Medical in NYC, our integrative medicine team specializes in identifying subtle early signs of lupus and designing holistic treatment plans to manage the condition naturally—before it becomes debilitating.
We look deeper—beyond skin rashes and joint pain—to find and treat the underlying imbalances driving autoimmunity.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks healthy tissues—commonly affecting the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs. Its symptoms can mimic many other conditions, making diagnosis challenging without comprehensive evaluation.
Types of Lupus Include:
Many patients live with lupus symptoms for years before diagnosis. Here are some of the first red flags:
If you’ve experienced several of these symptoms, even mildly, it’s time to get evaluated.
Functional medicine helps uncover why your immune system goes rogue. Common triggers and contributors include:
Our team uses advanced testing to uncover the full picture:
We design anti-inflammatory, immune-calming diets to reduce flare frequency and intensity:
IVs help restore balance and support detoxification:
Targeted supplements to modulate immune response:
Because stress is a major autoimmune trigger, we offer:
We help balance thyroid, adrenal, and sex hormones to calm immune dysfunction.
Rachel, age 34, came to us with chronic fatigue, joint swelling, and a positive ANA. She had been prescribed steroids but wanted a natural option. After full testing, we discovered leaky gut, low vitamin D, and elevated Epstein-Barr antibodies.
Her 4-month care plan included:
By month four, her joint pain was gone, labs improved, and she returned to full-time work—steroid-free.
Fatigue, joint pain, and rashes—especially the butterfly-shaped rash across the cheeks—are often early indicators. Other early signs include low-grade fevers, photosensitivity, and brain fog.
Lupus is not considered curable, but many patients experience long-term remission and reduced flares with a functional, root-cause approach focused on gut healing, detox, and immune balance.
Not always. Many patients reduce or eliminate medications over time, but others use integrative therapies alongside conventional drugs. We customize treatment to your needs, always under medical supervision.
Common triggers include stress, poor diet, infections, sun exposure, hormonal shifts, and toxin overload. Identifying your unique triggers is key to prevention and long-term control.
No—lupus is highly individualized. It may affect the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, or other systems differently in each person. That’s why personalized treatment is essential.
Standard diagnostics include ANA, anti-dsDNA, anti-Smith, and inflammatory markers. At Patients Medical, we go further with gut, hormone, toxin, and viral testing to uncover deeper root causes.
There is a genetic predisposition, but environmental factors (like infections or toxins) often “turn on” the condition. Functional medicine addresses both inherited risk and lifestyle factors.
Absolutely. Anti-inflammatory, gluten-free, and nutrient-rich diets can reduce symptoms and support immune regulation. Food sensitivity testing is often part of our protocol.
Sun sensitivity is common, but with healing and protection (hats, SPF, antioxidants), many patients can tolerate more sun exposure over time. We monitor your skin and immune markers closely.
Yes. Our integrative protocols apply to many autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s, Sjögren’s, and multiple sclerosis. We often treat overlapping conditions together.
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.
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