NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Lupus isn’t just one disease—it’s a family of autoimmune conditions that can look very different from person to person. At Patients Medical in NYC, we take a comprehensive, integrative approach to diagnose the type of lupus you’re dealing with and design a personalized, natural care plan to help your body heal.
Our goal is to calm the immune system and restore balance—without just masking symptoms.
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:
Despite different types, many lupus patients experience similar issues:
In functional medicine, we ask: Why did your immune system go rogue?
Common contributors include:
Our diagnostic work goes beyond standard labs:
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.
Melissa, age 41, was diagnosed with SLE and struggling with fatigue, joint pain, and photosensitivity. Traditional medications helped, but she wanted to reduce her dependency and understand why she was flaring.
Our testing revealed:
Her integrative plan included:
Four months later, her symptoms were 80% improved, and her flare frequency dropped dramatically.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is the most common form, affecting multiple organ systems.
Typically, patients have one primary type, but symptoms may overlap. We clarify your diagnosis through detailed testing
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.
It’s caused by certain medications and usually resolves once the drug is stopped. However, immune dysfunction may persist if not addressed holistically.
Yes—viruses like Epstein-Barr are linked to the onset and progression of lupus in genetically susceptible individuals.
An anti-inflammatory, autoimmune-friendly diet—often gluten- and dairy-free—helps calm immune activity and reduce flares.
Yes. Pediatric lupus typically presents as SLE and requires specialized, integrative support to reduce long-term impact.
ANA, anti-dsDNA, anti-Ro/La, complement levels, and organ-specific markers guide us in identifying and tracking lupus types.
Yes. Lupus increases risk during pregnancy, but with proper care, many women have healthy pregnancies. We support hormone balance and immune stability.
Yes. With functional medicine tools—like gut healing, detox, nutrition, and stress reduction—many patients manage symptoms and reduce flare frequency naturally
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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