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Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment in Indianapolis
10 holistic practitioners in Indianapolis who can help with Adrenal Insufficiency. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
10 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 Indianapolis for Adrenal Insufficiency
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#1
80GPS
Dr. Katelin Parkinson
VerifiedDr. Katelin Parkinson·ND, FAE
4.8(47)
6155 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(317) 969-5524#2
80GPS
Rhonda Marsh
Rhonda Marsh·RN, MSN, FNP-BC
4.9(134)
9333 North Meridian Street, Suite 101, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(317) 580-9333#3
80GPS
Dr. Melanie MacLaren
VerifiedDr. Melanie MacLaren·ND, RYT
4.6(54)
1724 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240
naturopathic medicine
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(317) 661-4105#4
80GPS
Dr. Thomas George Eyrich
VerifiedDr. Thomas George Eyrich·DC, LAc, ND
4.7(92)
Indianapolis, IN area
Chiropractic Care
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(317) 468-2271#5
80GPS
Vanessa Edwards
VerifiedVanessa Edwards·ND, LAc, MT
4.5(38)
Indianapolis, IN area
naturopathic medicine
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(937) 817-4338#6
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Dr. Lori Petrucciani
VerifiedDr. Lori Petrucciani·ND
4.6(42)
6336 Avalon Lane East Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46220
naturopathic medicine
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(317) 555-0100#7
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Sarah E. Crook
Sarah E. Crook·NP
4.6(45)
9333 North Meridian Street, Suite 101, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(317) 580-9333#8
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Macy J. Louthain
Macy J. Louthain·NP
4.5(33)
9333 North Meridian Street, Suite 101, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(317) 580-9333