NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), is more than just feeling tired. It’s a deeply complex condition that leaves millions struggling with extreme exhaustion, brain fog, and pain that no amount of sleep can fix. At Patients Medical in New York City, we use a unique integrative approach to uncover and treat the root causes—so you can reclaim your energy and your life.
We treat the whole person—not just the fatigue.
CFS is a long-term, disabling condition marked by overwhelming fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest and worsens with physical or mental activity. It often coexists with immune, neurological, hormonal, and digestive dysfunctions, making it difficult to diagnose and treat through conventional methods alone.
Symptoms may fluctuate and worsen with stress, infections, or exertion. Common signs include:
In functional medicine, we focus on identifying the root causes rather than just masking symptoms. For CFS, we often uncover:
To uncover your unique biochemical imbalances, we offer advanced functional testing, including:
Asha, 42, had been bedridden most days for over a year. She had seen over a dozen doctors and was told her fatigue was “in her head.” At Patients Medical, our tests revealed:
Her personalized 4-month plan included:
Within three months, Asha’s energy improved by 60%, she was able to return to part-time work, and her labs showed clear signs of progress.
CFS is a legitimate, complex biomedical condition. While stress can worsen symptoms, the root causes are often physical—such as mitochondrial dysfunction, infections, and nutrient depletion.
Yes, many patients experience significant improvement—even full remission—by addressing the underlying causes through an integrative approach.
Yes, especially in the beginning. Our care works alongside your current medications and may reduce dependence over time with your doctor’s guidance.
Every case is different. Some people feel better in a few months, while others require longer. The key is consistency and personalized care.
PEM is a hallmark of CFS where even minor physical or mental exertion leads to a severe crash. We help patients learn pacing techniques and reduce inflammatory triggers.
Most patients benefit from short- to medium-term supplementation. Once the root causes are addressed, many can taper off under supervision.
Yes. Mold exposure, heavy metals, and chemicals can burden mitochondria and immune function. We test and treat for detox impairments
Gut infections, leaky gut, and microbiome imbalances often play a role in fatigue. Healing the gut is central to our approach.
While some medications may provide symptom relief, our focus is on addressing the root causes to minimize dependency on pharmaceuticals.
We are an out-of-network provider, but we offer superbills for reimbursement. Some labs may be partially covered by insurance.
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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