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Shingles Treatment in Rapid City
5 holistic practitioners in Rapid City who can help with Shingles. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
5 Practitioners
5 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Shingles
Gabriel emphasizes early aggressive intervention for shingles (prevent post-herpetic neuralgia—chronic nerve pain): 1) Antiviral medication appropriate if caught within 72 hours (reduces severity and PHN risk), 2) High-dose antiviral nutrients (lysine, vitamin C IV), 3) Pain management (natural appr...
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Ozone TherapyIV Nutrient TherapyNAD+ IV TherapyPEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) TherapyRed Light Therapy
Key Supplements
- L-Lysine 3000-6000mg/day (high-dose during active infection)
- Vitamin C IV or oral 3-6g/day
- Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) 5000-10000mcg (nerve support)
- Alpha-Lipoic Acid 600mg 3x/day (nerve pain, repair)
- Capsaicin cream topical (after blisters heal—for PHN)
- Proteolytic enzymes (between meals)
Key Lab Markers
- Clinical diagnosis (characteristic dermatomal rash)
- VZV PCR or culture (if diagnosis unclear)
- Comprehensive metabolic panel
- Immune panel (if recurrent or unusual presentation)
Practitioners in Rapid City for Shingles
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#1
80GPS
Dr. Valerie Stephens
VerifiedDr. Valerie Stephens·MD
4.9(156)
807 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD 57701
integrative medicine
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(605) 858-9571#2
80GPS
Dr. Melanie Munson
VerifiedDr. Melanie Munson·ND, LAc
4.8(132)
2650 Jackson Blvd., Suite 20, Rapid City, SD 57702
Acupuncture
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(512) 800-2328#3
80GPS
Dr. Kyla Helm-Swanson
VerifiedDr. Kyla Helm-Swanson·MD
4.7(96)
3312 Jackson Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57702
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(605) 646-7158