NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Sjögren’s Syndrome isn’t just about dry eyes and dry mouth—it’s a complex autoimmune disorder that can affect multiple organs and systems. At Patients Medical in NYC, we go beyond symptom control. Our integrative approach focuses on the root causes of immune dysfunction, combining conventional, holistic, and functional medicine to improve long-term outcomes.
We treat the whole person—not just the glands.
Sjögren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s moisture-producing glands—mainly the salivary and tear glands. But it doesn’t stop there. Over time, Sjögren’s can affect:
There are two types:
Most people don’t die directly from Sjögren’s—but in severe, untreated, or systemic cases, complications can be serious or even life-threatening.
With the right care, quality of life and life expectancy can remain normal—but only if the disease is caught early and treated holistically.
Ulcers don’t always present with classic stomach pain. Watch for these signs:
Autoimmune diseases like Sjögren’s develop due to multiple underlying triggers. At Patients Medical, we use functional medicine to investigate the following:
Genetic predisposition + environmental stressors
We look beyond basic bloodwork to uncover hidden immune imbalances:
We design a personalized, non-pharmaceutical ADHD program tailored to your body, brain, and biochemistry.
Susan, age 48, was living with dry eyes, brain fog, and fatigue. She was misdiagnosed for years before being told she had Sjögren’s. Her rheumatologist offered immunosuppressants—but she wanted to understand why this was happening.
We tested for leaky gut, EBV, nutrient deficiencies, and adrenal dysfunction.
Her 6-month integrative plan included:
After 3 months, Susan reported 90% fewer symptoms, and 6 months later, her inflammatory markers normalized.
While most people live long lives, complications like lymphoma, lung disease, or vasculitis can be serious if left untreated.
Yes—especially with an integrative approach that addresses the root causes and strengthens immune resilience.
Absolutely. It can impact nerves, joints, skin, digestion, lungs, and more.
They are one tool, but we offer a root-cause, functional approach that can reduce your reliance on medications.
We are an out-of-network provider, but provide superbills for insurance reimbursement. Lab work 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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