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Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment in San Antonio

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

13 Practitioners
1 Treatments
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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 San Antonio for Adrenal Insufficiency

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#1
93.5GPS

Institute for Functional Health

Verified
Dr. Jacob Torres, Dr. Jacee Wells, Sara Marshall PA-C·Dr. Jacob Torres (Founder), Dr. Jacee Wells, Sara Marshall PA-C
4.8(156)
San Antonio, TX
Functional Medicine Consultation
#2
93GPS

Integrative Family Medicine of San Antonio

Verified
Dr. Simone Norris·Founder Dr. Simone Norris, Multi-disciplinary team
4.8(147)
18720 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite #201, San Antonio, TX 78258
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine ConsultationAcupuncture
#3
92.5GPS

Comprehensive Chiropractic & Osteopathy

Verified
Dr. Aimee Oliver, DO·DO, Chiropractic and Osteopathy specialist
4.8(114)
San Antonio, TX 78209
Chiropractic CareFunctional Medicine Consultation
#4
91.5GPS

Stone Oak Women's Center

Verified
Dr. Michelle Harden·Women's health and functional medicine specialist
4.7(142)
Stone Oak area, San Antonio, TX
Functional Medicine ConsultationAcupuncturehormone therapy
#5
90.5GPS

San Antonio Functional Medicine

Verified
Dr. Elizabeth Garcia, MD·MD, Board-Certified, Functional Medicine certified
4.7(98)
San Antonio, TX 78230
Functional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
#6
90GPS

Root Causes

Verified
Dr. Derek W. Guillory, MD·MD, Functional and Holistic Medicine specialist
4.7(89)
San Antonio, TX 78212
Functional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic medicine
#7
89GPS

San Antonio Integrative Psychiatry

Verified
Dr. Michael Garcia, MD·MD, Board-Certified Psychiatrist
4.6(76)
San Antonio, TX 78209
holistic psychiatryFunctional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
#8
88.5GPS

San Antonio Acupuncture & Wellness

Dr. Yun Lee, LAc·LAc, NCCAOM Diplomate
4.7(83)
San Antonio, TX 78230
AcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
#9
88GPS

San Antonio Biological Dental

Dr. Jennifer Martinez, DDS·DDS, IAOMT member
4.6(87)
San Antonio, TX 78212
holistic dentistrynaturopathic medicine
#10
87.5GPS

Vital Life Wellness - San Antonio

Vital Life Team·Functional medicine primary care team
4.6(84)
San Antonio, TX 78232
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
#11
87.5GPS

San Antonio Healing Center

Verified
Maria Lopez, Reiki Master·Usui Reiki Master, Sound Healing certified
4.7(71)
San Antonio, TX 78212
energy healingsound therapy
#12
87GPS

San Antonio Ayurveda Wellness

Sita Patel, Ayurvedic Consultant·Certified Ayurvedic Consultant
4.6(76)
San Antonio, TX 78209
ayurvedic medicinenutritional counselingWestern Herbal Medicine
#13
85.5GPS

San Antonio Homeopathic Medicine

Dr. Laura Martinez, CCH·CCH, Family homeopathy specialist
4.5(69)
San Antonio, TX 78230
Homeopathy

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