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Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment in Chapel Hill

7 holistic practitioners in Chapel Hill who can help with Adrenal Insufficiency. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

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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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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)

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Practitioners in Chapel Hill for Adrenal Insufficiency

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Integrative Medical Clinic of North Carolina

Dr. Julie McGregor, Karen Saylor, Addie Skow·Board-Certified Internist, Family Nurse Practitioners

Chapel Hill, NC

integrative medicine

1Wellness Functional & Precision Medicine

Kristin, NP·Board-Certified Adult Primary Care NP, IFM Certified Provider, 20 years experience

Chapel Hill, NC

Functional Medicine Consultation

Haven Medical - Dr. Sonia Rapaport

Dr. Sonia Rapaport·MD, Functional/Integrative Medicine Specialist

Chapel Hill, NC

Functional Medicine Consultation

Plum Spring Clinic

Dr. Sharp·MD, Physician-Led

184 Lystra Estates Dr, Chapel Hill, NC

Functional Medicine Consultation

Triangle Acupuncture Clinic

Licensed Acupuncturists·LAc, Licensed Acupuncturists

Chapel Hill, NC

Wunian Chen, LAc at UNC Family Medicine

Wunian Chen·LAc, Licensed Acupuncturist

590 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Acupuncture Healing Center

Licensed Acupuncturists·

Chapel Hill, NC

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