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Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment in Charleston

11 holistic practitioners in Charleston 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 Charleston for Adrenal Insufficiency

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Dr. Catherine Jones

Dr. Catherine Jones·ND, MS, LAc

164 Market Street, Suite 302, Charleston, SC 29401

Dr. Julie Allison

Dr. Julie Allison·DAOM, LAc, Dipl. OM

4 Carriage Ln Suite 204, Charleston, SC 29407

Dr. Naomi Campbell

Dr. Naomi Campbell·DACM, LAc

1 Carriage Ln, Ste 101, Charleston, SC

Dr. Stephen Elliott

Dr. Stephen Elliott·MD

7510 North Forest Drive, North Charleston, SC 29420

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Lisa Abernathy

Lisa Abernathy·LAc

1819 Meeting Street Road, Charleston, SC 29405

Erin Mullally

Erin Mullally·FNP-C

45 Lyttleton St, Charleston, SC 29407

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Dr. Michael Kalsman

Dr. Michael Kalsman·MD

2075 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC

Dr. Shannon Kennedy

Dr. Shannon Kennedy·MD

3423 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, SC 29455

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Treayor Smith

Treayor Smith·LAc

Johns Island, SC 29455

Dr. Lianying He

Dr. Lianying He·LAc

1 Carriage Lane, Bldg. G, Charleston, SC 29407

The Wellness Loft Team

The Wellness Loft Team·MD, NP

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