NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Sjogren’s Syndrome is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes dry eyes, dry mouth, fatigue, and often goes undiagnosed for years. Conventional treatment typically focuses on symptom management, but does little to explore why the immune system is attacking healthy glands in the first place.
At Patients Medical in New York City, we take a functional medicine approach. We search for and address the root causes—such as gut imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, chronic infections, and environmental triggers. Through integrative care, we aim not only to ease symptoms but to rebalance the immune system naturally and restore your quality of life.
Sjogren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks moisture-producing glands, especially those in the eyes and mouth. It may occur alone (primary Sjogren’s) or alongside other autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus (secondary Sjogren’s).
Because it affects multiple body systems, symptoms can be widespread and include:
Autoimmune diseases like Sjogren’s are rarely caused by a single factor. Our integrative team explores why your immune system has gone rogue.
By identifying and treating the root drivers of inflammation, we can help regulate the immune response and improve glandular function.
We go beyond traditional labs to uncover the deeper drivers of autoimmune activity and inflammation:
Elaine, age 46, was diagnosed with Sjogren’s after years of dry mouth, fatigue, and joint pain. She was on multiple medications but still felt drained and foggy.
At Patients Medical, we identified:
Her 4-month plan included:
There is no conventional cure, but functional medicine can help put symptoms into remission by healing the root causes.
Yes. Anti-inflammatory and elimination diets can dramatically reduce symptom severity and flare frequency.
Not always. Many patients reduce or avoid medications by following a comprehensive, integrative healing plan.
Over 70% of the immune system resides in the gut. Healing the gut often calms autoimmune attacks.
Yes. It can impact joints, skin, lungs, kidneys, nerves, and even blood vessels.
Hormones like estrogen and cortisol play key roles in immune regulation. Imbalance can trigger or worsen autoimmunity.
Yes. Nutrients like omega-3s, hydration therapy, mucilaginous herbs, and acupuncture can help.
Chronic stress increases inflammation and can trigger flare-ups. Managing stress is critical to healing.
Absolutely. We often collaborate with your rheumatologist or primary doctor to ensure coordinated care.
We are an out-of-network provider, but we offer superbills for reimbursement. Many advanced 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.
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