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Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment in Providence
10 holistic practitioners in Providence 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 Providence for Adrenal Insufficiency
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#1
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Dr. Chrysanthi Kazantzis
Dr. Chrysanthi Kazantzis·N.D., MS
5.0(168)
245 Waterman St, Suite 200, Providence, RI 02906
Functional Medicine Consultation
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401-270-1742#2
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Dr. Bridget Casey
Dr. Bridget Casey·N.D.
4.9(142)
35 S Angell St Unit 7, Providence, RI 02906
Western Herbal Medicine
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401-642-5855#3
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Dr. Sheila M. Frodermann
Dr. Sheila M. Frodermann·MS, N.D., DHANP, CCH
4.8(187)
144 Waterman Street, Suite #3, Providence, RI 02906
Homeopathy
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401-455-0546#4
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Dr. Martine Delonnay
Dr. Martine Delonnay·N.D., M.D.
4.7(118)
845 North Main St, Suite 8, Providence, RI 02904
natural medicine
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401-861-4643#5
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Dr. Brenda Bithoney
Dr. Brenda Bithoney·N.D.
4.6(94)
Providence, RI
naturopathic medicine
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Dr. Noelle Cardarelli
Dr. Noelle Cardarelli·N.D., DAc
4.7(107)
Providence, RI
Acupuncture
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401-271-7652#7
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Dr. Celeste Ruland
Dr. Celeste Ruland·N.D., CPT, LMT
4.7(91)
Providence, RI
naturopathic medicine
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Dr. Achina Stein
Dr. Achina Stein·D.O., DFAPA, ABIHM, IFMCP
4.8(136)
Downtown Providence, RI
integrative medicine
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