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Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment in Albuquerque
8 holistic practitioners in Albuquerque who can help with Adrenal Insufficiency. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
8 Practitioners
1 Treatments
1+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Adrenal Insufficiency
Gabriel distinguishes TRUE adrenal insufficiency (life-threatening, needs hormone replacement) from HPA axis dysfunction ("adrenal fatigue"—cortisol dysregulation, recoverable). TRUE insufficiency: primary (Addison's—autoimmune) or secondary/tertiary (pituitary/hypothalamus) or iatrogenic (steroid-i...
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Key Supplements
- TRUE Insufficiency requires hydrocortisone 15-25mg/day divided doses (typically morning, midday, afternoon—mimics natural cortisol rhythm) OR prednisone 5-7mg/day, Fludrocortisone 0.05-0.2mg/day (if primary—mineralocorticoid replacement for aldosterone), Salt tablets or increased dietary salt (sodium replacement), DHEA 25-50mg (adrenals produce DHEA—replacement improves quality of life in women especially), Supportive (don't replace medical treatment): Vitamin C 1-2g/day (adrenal glands concentrate vitamin C), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 500-1000mg (adrenal function), Magnesium 400mg, Vitamin D3 5000 IU (many autoimmune Addison's have other autoimmune conditions), Licorice Root (if NOT on fludrocortisone—raises cortisol, but can raise BP, use cautiously), Adaptogenic herbs CAUTIOUSLY (Ashwagandha, Rhodiola—may help but don't replace steroids), Electrolyte replacement
Key Lab Markers
- Morning cortisol (LOW in insufficiency—<3 μg/dL diagnostic, 3-10 suspicious), ACTH stimulation test (GOLD STANDARD—cosyntropin injection, measure cortisol at 30 and 60 min, failure to rise adequately confirms insufficiency), ACTH level (HIGH in primary—adrenal damage, LOW in secondary/tertiary—pituitary/hypothalamus problem), Aldosterone (LOW in primary insufficiency), Renin (HIGH if aldosterone low), DHEA-S (often low), Comprehensive metabolic panel (electrolytes—hyponatremia, hyperkalemia in crisis), Blood glucose (hypoglycemia common), CBC (anemia, eosinophilia), TSH (rule out concurrent thyroid issues—common in autoimmune), 21-Hydroxylase antibodies (if primary suspected—autoimmune Addison's), MRI pituitary (if secondary suspected—pituitary tumor, damage), Medication history (chronic steroid use—iatrogenic most common)
Practitioners in Albuquerque for Adrenal Insufficiency
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Miklos Major
Miklos Major·ScD, DNP, NP-BC
4.7(38)
4700 Jefferson St NE Ste 800, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(505) 932-7112#2
80GPS
Functional Medicine Center of Albuquerque
Functional Medicine Center of Albuquerque·Chiropractic & Functional Medicine
4.8(52)
10801 Lomas Blvd NE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87112
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(505) 888-6138#3
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Dr. Marcus Higi
VerifiedDr. Marcus Higi·MD
4.6(34)
6800 Montgomery Blvd NE, Suite J, Albuquerque, NM 87109
integrative medicine
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(505) 226-2300#4
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Mountain Spirit Integrative Medicine
Mountain Spirit Integrative Medicine·Integrative Medicine Team
4.8(156)
3216 Monte Vista Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Acupuncture
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(505) 988-2449#5
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Monica Ortega
Monica Ortega·CFNP, DNP
4.3(27)
7007 Jefferson St NE, Ste C, Albuquerque, NM 87109
hormone therapy
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(505) 340-0406#6
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UNM Center for Life
UNM Center for Life·Integrative Medicine Team
4.7(92)
6500 Jefferson St. NE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Acupuncture
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(505) 925-7464