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Sjögren’s Syndrome occurs when the immune system attacks moisture-producing glands, particularly in the eyes and mouth. It may exist on its own (primary) or alongside other autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis (secondary).
It affects over 4 million Americans, with women over 40 most at risk.
Most people with Sjögren’s live a normal lifespan, especially when the condition is well-managed. However, factors that can increase health risks include:
That’s why a proactive, personalized care plan is essential.
Autoimmune diseases rarely happen without a deeper trigger. Functional medicine looks beneath the surface to find and address why the immune system is misfiring.
At Patients Medical, we combine conventional autoimmune markers with functional lab panels to fully understand your condition.
We tailor anti-inflammatory, gut-healing nutrition to reduce autoimmune activity:
To support immune balance, energy, and detoxification, we may include:
We use physician-guided supplements such as:
Chronic stress weakens the immune system. We support mind-body health through:
Emotional detox and trauma work
Autoimmune flares can be hormone-driven. We evaluate and treat:
Estrogen/progesterone imbalance in women
Emma, 44, came to us with persistent dry eyes, mouth ulcers, joint pain, and daily fatigue. She had been diagnosed with Sjögren’s but didn’t feel heard by her previous doctors.
We discovered:
Her 90-day protocol included:
At 3 months, her fatigue was 70% better, joint pain had reduced significantly, and her oral health was restored.
In most cases, no. With proper care, people live normal lifespans. But complications like lymphoma or lung involvement can pose higher risk.
There’s no cure, but integrative treatment can help reduce flares, protect organs, and greatly improve quality of life.
It’s often triggered by viruses, leaky gut, toxins, or hormone issues in genetically predisposed individuals.
Yes—our root-cause approach helps identify and treat the immune imbalance behind your symptoms.
Sugar, gluten, dairy, alcohol, and processed foods typically worsen inflammation.
When needed, yes. But we aim to reduce dependence through natural means.
Symptoms can be significantly improved with the right internal support.
Absolutely—chronic stress weakens the immune system and can trigger flares.
In some women, Sjögren’s may impact fertility or pregnancy, so proactive care is key.
We are out-of-network but provide superbills for possible reimbursement. Many labs may be 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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