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Polymyalgia Rheumatica Treatment in Santa Cruz
10 holistic practitioners in Santa Cruz who can help with Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
10 Practitioners
0 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Gabriel recognizes PMR requires corticosteroids for symptom relief but supports with anti-inflammatory diet and supplements to allow lower steroid doses and faster tapering, addresses steroid side effects, uses low-dose naltrexone as potential steroid-sparing agent, optimizes vitamin D and calcium, ...
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Key Supplements
- Vitamin D3 5000-10,000 IU
- Calcium 1000-1500mg
- Vitamin K2 200mcg
- Omega-3 4g/day
- Curcumin 2000mg 2x/day
- Vitamin C 2-3g/day
Key Lab Markers
- ESR (markedly elevated, often >40-50)
- CRP (elevated)
- RF and anti-CCP (negative, rule out RA)
- CBC (anemia of chronic disease)
Practitioners in Santa Cruz for Polymyalgia Rheumatica
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#1
93GPS
Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture
Spring Smith, L.Ac·L.Ac, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, CA Board licensed, award-winning
5.0(89)
Santa Cruz, CA
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93GPS
Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture
Spring Smith, L.Ac·L.Ac, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, CA Board licensed, award-winning
5.0(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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91GPS
Wellness Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Donna Leight, LAc, OMD & Dr. Holly Guzman, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD (both practitioners), Dr. Guzman is educator and speaker
4.9(76)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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91GPS
Wellness Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Donna Leight, LAc, OMD & Dr. Holly Guzman, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD (both practitioners), Dr. Guzman is educator and speaker
4.9(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Jessica Powell Acupuncture
Jessica Powell, DAHM, L.Ac·DAHM, L.Ac, Certified National Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 15 years experience
5.0(42)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Jessica Powell Acupuncture
Jessica Powell, DAHM, L.Ac·DAHM, L.Ac, Certified National Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 15 years experience
5.0(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Santa Cruz CORE
Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(58)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Santa Cruz CORE
Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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