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Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment in Rockville

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

16 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)
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Practitioners in Rockville for Adrenal Insufficiency

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#1
92GPS

Rockville Acupuncture and Natural Medicine

Verified
Dr. Helena Amos, M.Ac., L.Ac., MD (Eur)·M.Ac., L.Ac., European MD, 30+ years experience
4.9(0)
Rockville/North Bethesda, MD
Acupuncture
#2
92GPS

Rockville Acupuncture and Natural Medicine

Verified
Dr. Helena Amos, M.Ac., L.Ac., MD (Eur)·M.Ac., L.Ac., European MD, 30+ years experience
4.9(0)
Rockville/North Bethesda, MD
Acupuncture
#3
90GPS

Good Acupuncture & Herbs Clinic

Verified
Heejin Kim, L.Ac.·L.Ac., NCCAOM Diplomate, CCAOM Clean Needle Technique, licensed in MD/VA, 15+ years experience
5.0(0)
Rockville, MD 20851
Acupuncture
#4
90GPS

Rockville Center for Natural Fertility and Women's Wellness

Shu Fan, L.Ac.·L.Ac., licensed acupuncturist
4.9(0)
932 Hungerford Drive, Suite #2A, Rockville, MD 20850
Acupuncture
#5
90GPS

Good Acupuncture & Herbs Clinic

Verified
Heejin Kim, L.Ac.·L.Ac., NCCAOM Diplomate, CCAOM Clean Needle Technique, licensed in MD/VA, 15+ years experience
5.0(0)
Rockville, MD 20851
Acupuncture
#6
90GPS

Rockville Center for Natural Fertility and Women's Wellness

Shu Fan, L.Ac.·L.Ac., licensed acupuncturist
4.9(0)
932 Hungerford Drive, Suite #2A, Rockville, MD 20850
Acupuncture
#7
89GPS

Total Care Acupuncture Clinic

Verified
Dr. Bolin Qin, Ph.D., CMD, L.Ac. & Dr. Ren·Ph.D., CMD, L.Ac., 35+ years experience
4.9(0)
15811 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, MD 20855
Acupuncture
#8
89GPS

Total Care Acupuncture Clinic

Verified
Dr. Bolin Qin, Ph.D., CMD, L.Ac. & Dr. Ren·Ph.D., CMD, L.Ac., 35+ years experience
4.9(0)
15811 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, MD 20855
Acupuncture
#9
88GPS

All Natural Medicine Clinic

Verified
Acupuncture & Herbal Physicians·Acupuncturists and herbal physicians from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
4.9(0)
Rockville, MD
Acupuncture
#10
88GPS

All Natural Medicine Clinic

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Acupuncture & Herbal Physicians·Acupuncturists and herbal physicians from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
4.9(0)
Rockville, MD
Acupuncture
#11
86GPS

Acupuncture Medicine Center

Verified
Dr. Sweng Wang, CMD, L.Ac.·CMD, L.Ac., Maryland licensed
4.8(0)
10110 Molecular Drive, Suite #214, Rockville, MD 20850
Acupuncture
#12
86GPS

Acupuncture Medicine Center

Verified
Dr. Sweng Wang, CMD, L.Ac.·CMD, L.Ac., Maryland licensed
4.8(0)
10110 Molecular Drive, Suite #214, Rockville, MD 20850
Acupuncture
#13
85GPS

Chinese-MD Acupuncture & Wellness

Dr. Holly Liu, L.Ac.·L.Ac., licensed practitioner, practicing since 1997
4.8(0)
Rockville, MD 20850
Acupuncture
#14
85GPS

Chinese-MD Acupuncture & Wellness

Dr. Holly Liu, L.Ac.·L.Ac., licensed practitioner, practicing since 1997
4.8(0)
Rockville, MD 20850
Acupuncture
#15
84GPS

VitaLife Wellness Clinic

Verified
Licensed Acupuncturist·L.Ac., Maryland licensed
4.8(0)
Rockville, MD
Acupuncture
#16
84GPS

VitaLife Wellness Clinic

Verified
Licensed Acupuncturist·L.Ac., Maryland licensed
4.8(0)
Rockville, MD
Acupuncture

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