NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Lupus is a complex and often misunderstood autoimmune condition. It doesn’t look the same for everyone, and it can take years to diagnose. At Patients Medical in New York City, we specialize in going beyond symptom suppression to identify the true underlying drivers of lupus and help our patients heal from the inside out.
We treat the whole person—not just the immune system.
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:
Lupus symptoms can flare and fade, often shifting over time. Look out for:
If these symptoms persist, especially in combination, a detailed autoimmune workup is essential.
Conventional medicine often stops at a diagnosis. Functional medicine asks why. Lupus doesn’t just happen. It’s often triggered by a mix of genetic vulnerability and environmental factors.
Common root causes include:
We go beyond standard lupus markers to uncover the full story:
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:
Alyssa, age 37, came to us with daily fatigue, joint pain, and rashes that worsened in the sun. She had been on steroids for 2 years with no long-term improvement. Our testing found:
Her personalized plan included:
After 4 months, Alyssa reduced her flares by 75%, tapered off steroids with her rheumatologist’s support, and finally felt energized again.
Lupus is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks healthy tissue. It can affect multiple organs and varies in severity and symptoms.
While not “cured,” many patients achieve remission or reduce flares significantly through integrative treatments and root-cause healing.
Common triggers include stress, sun exposure, poor diet, infections, toxins, and hormone imbalances.
Yes. A leaky gut can worsen autoimmunity by triggering systemic inflammation and immune overactivity.
Hormones like estrogen and cortisol play a significant role, especially in women. Balancing them can help reduce flare-ups.
Medications may manage symptoms but don’t address root causes. We work to support the body’s own healing—often in conjunction with your current care.
You may inherit a predisposition, but lifestyle, gut health, toxins, and infections often trigger its onset.
Some patients improve within weeks; deeper healing can take 3–6 months or longer depending on severity and complexity.
Yes. We often co-manage care with rheumatologists, providing additional support not offered in conventional settings.
We are an out-of-network provider, but we offer superbills for insurance reimbursement. Lab tests may be partially covered.
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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