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Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment in Austin
17 holistic practitioners in Austin who can help with Adrenal Insufficiency. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
17 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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IV Nutrient Therapy
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 Austin for Adrenal Insufficiency
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95GPS
Resilient Health Austin
Relevant VerifiedDr. Habeeb Hussein Habeeb, MD·MD, Board-Certified Internal Medicine, MPH (Loma Linda - Fulbright Scholar), Functional Medicine Practitioner
4.9(84)
Austin, TX
✓ IV Nutrient Therapyintegrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationhormone therapy
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93.5GPS
AustinMD Aesthetics & Wellness
RelevantDr. Kausik Roy, MD & Dr. Jenny Sechler, NP·Board-Certified Internal Medicine (Dr. Roy), Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Dr. Sechler)
4.8(132)
13625 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Building 10, Suite 200, Cedar Park, TX 78613
✓ IV Nutrient TherapyFunctional Medicine ConsultationOzone Therapyhormone therapy
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(512) 593-5605#3
96GPS
Dr. Ruthie Harper MD
VerifiedDr. Ruthie Harper, MD·MD, Functional & Integrative Medicine specialist
4.9(156)
3901 Medical Parkway, Suite #100, Austin, TX 78756
Functional Medicine Consultationhormone therapy
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(512) 343-9355#4
93GPS
Austin Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Michelle Park, MD·MD, Board-Certified, Functional Medicine Fellowship
4.8(119)
Austin, TX 78731
Functional Medicine Consultationhormone therapy
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92.5GPS
Nourish Medicine
VerifiedDr. Alex Carrasco, MD·MD, Board-Certified, Author of 'Bloom'
4.8(97)
Austin, TX (Telemedicine)
Functional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic medicine
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92.5GPS
Austin Integrative Psychiatry
VerifiedDr. Robert Chang, MD·MD, Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Functional Medicine trained
4.8(87)
Austin, TX 78746
holistic psychiatryFunctional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
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91GPS
Austin Acupuncture & Wellness
Dr. Jessica Liu, LAc·LAc, NCCAOM Diplomate, Fertility specialist
4.7(96)
Austin, TX 78704
Acupuncture
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91GPS
Austin Integrative Oncology
VerifiedDr. Emily Roberts, MD·MD, Board-Certified Oncologist, Integrative Medicine certified
4.7(94)
Austin, TX 78759
integrative oncologyFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic medicine
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90GPS
GrassRoots Functional Medicine
Dr. Seth Osgood·Functional Medicine specialist
4.7(73)
Austin, TX
Functional Medicine Consultationhormone therapy
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90GPS
Austin Biological Dentistry
Dr. James Wilson, DDS·DDS, IAOMT member, Biological Dentistry certified
4.7(98)
Austin, TX 78701
holistic dentistrynaturopathic medicine
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89GPS
Austin Energy Healing Center
VerifiedLaura Martinez, Reiki Master·Usui Reiki Master, Sound Healing certified
4.8(71)
Austin, TX 78704
energy healingsound therapy
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89GPS
Austin Ayurveda Center
Priya Singh, Ayurvedic Consultant·Certified Ayurvedic Consultant, Yoga Therapist
4.7(82)
Austin, TX 78704
ayurvedic medicineWestern Herbal Medicine
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89GPS
South Austin Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Jennifer Thompson, DO·DO, Board-Certified, Women's Health specialist
4.6(87)
Austin, TX 78745
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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88.5GPS
Austin Holistic Chiropractic
Dr. Mark Stevens, DC·DC, Sports Medicine certified
4.6(103)
Austin, TX 78701
Chiropractic Carenaturopathic medicine
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88GPS
Austin Classical Homeopathy
Dr. Sarah Miller, CCH·CCH, Certified Classical Homeopath
4.7(78)
Austin, TX 78731
Homeopathy
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