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Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment in Virginia Beach

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

12 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 Virginia Beach for Adrenal Insufficiency

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#1
80GPS

Total Health Center

Dr. Mark A. Scott·Holistic Medicine Practitioner since 1996
0.0(0)
1801 Pleasure House Rd, Suite 105, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
integrative medicine
#2
80GPS

Barr Center / Hang 10 Drips

Dr. Lisa Barr, MD·MD, Functional Medicine
0.0(0)
Virginia Beach, VA
integrative medicine
#3
80GPS

Johnson Center for Functional Health and Longevity

Dr. Barbara Johnson, MD·MD, Integrative Medicine
0.0(0)
Virginia Beach, VA
integrative medicine
#4
80GPS

Axis Medical Center

Medical Team·Integrative Medicine Specialists
0.0(0)
Virginia Beach, VA
integrative medicine
#5
80GPS

REBOOT Integrative + Functional Medicine

Medical Team·Functional & Regenerative Medicine
0.0(0)
Virginia Beach, VA
integrative medicine
#6
80GPS

Stephanie Story ND

Stephanie Story, N.D.·N.D.
0.0(0)
Virginia Beach, VA
integrative medicine
#7
80GPS

Total Health Center

Dr. Mark A. Scott·Holistic Medicine Practitioner since 1996
4.9(0)
1801 Pleasure House Rd, Suite 105, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
naturopathic medicine
#8
80GPS

Barr Center / Hang 10 Drips

Verified
Dr. Lisa Barr, MD·MD, Functional Medicine
4.8(0)
Virginia Beach, VA
naturopathic medicine
#9
80GPS

Johnson Center for Functional Health and Longevity

Verified
Dr. Barbara Johnson, MD·MD, Integrative Medicine
4.9(0)
Virginia Beach, VA
naturopathic medicine
#10
80GPS

Axis Medical Center

Medical Team·Integrative Medicine Specialists
4.7(0)
Virginia Beach, VA
naturopathic medicine
#11
80GPS

REBOOT Integrative + Functional Medicine

Medical Team·Functional & Regenerative Medicine
4.8(0)
Virginia Beach, VA
naturopathic medicine
#12
80GPS

Stephanie Story ND

Stephanie Story, N.D.·N.D.
4.7(0)
Virginia Beach, VA
naturopathic medicine

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