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Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment in Lexington
10 holistic practitioners in Lexington 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 Lexington for Adrenal Insufficiency
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#1
91GPS
Lexington Natural Health Center
VerifiedDr. James Belanger, ND and Dr. Karen Braga, ND·ND, licensed naturopathic doctors, 22+ years experience
4.8(68)
Lexington, MA
naturopathic medicine
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91GPS
Lexington Natural Health Center
VerifiedDr. James Belanger, ND and Dr. Karen Braga, ND·ND, licensed naturopathic doctors, 22+ years experience
4.8(0)
Lexington, MA
naturopathic medicine
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89GPS
Balance Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Abbigail Egginton, RN, ND·RN, ND
4.9(0)
49 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 02421
naturopathic medicine
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(914) 919-9300#4
89GPS
Balance Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Abbigail Egginton, RN, ND·RN, ND
4.9(0)
49 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 02421
naturopathic medicine
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(914) 919-9300#5
80GPS
Dr. Robin Meek
VerifiedDr. Robin Meek·MD
4.8(156)
841 Corporate Drive, Suite 204, Lexington, KY 40503
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(859) 555-0134#6
80GPS
Dr. Alyesia Lukach
VerifiedDr. Alyesia Lukach·ND
4.6(87)
136 Commerce Dr, Nicholasville, KY 40356
naturopathic medicine
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(859) 300-3007#7
80GPS
Dr. Regina Forster
VerifiedDr. Regina Forster·MD
4.7(103)
2716 Old Rosebud Rd Ste 230, Lexington, KY 40509
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(859) 555-0156#8
80GPS
Andreas Schmitz
Andreas Schmitz·PhD
4.8(68)
2716 Old Rosebud Rd Ste 230, Lexington, KY 40509
nutrition therapy
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(859) 555-0157