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Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis) Treatment in Alexandria
6 holistic practitioners in Alexandria who can help with Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
6 Practitioners
1 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis)
Gabriel recognizes temporal arteritis as medical emergency (risk of blindness) requiring immediate corticosteroids. He supports with anti-inflammatory supplements to allow steroid tapering, addresses steroid side effects, optimizes vitamin D and calcium, uses low-dose naltrexone as steroid-sparing a...
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IV Nutrient Therapy
Key Supplements
- Vitamin D3 5000 IU (with steroids need more)
- Calcium 1000-1500mg (steroid causes bone loss)
- Vitamin K2 200mcg
- Omega-3 4g/day
- Curcumin 2000mg 2x/day
- Vitamin C 2-3g/day
Key Lab Markers
- ESR (markedly elevated, often >50-100)
- CRP (elevated)
- Temporal artery biopsy (gold standard, do within 48h of starting steroids)
- Platelet count (often elevated)
Practitioners in Alexandria for Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis)
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#1
80GPS
NOVA Acupuncture
Linda Wentz, LAc·LAc
0.0(0)
3343 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314
integrative medicine
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(703) 259-9193#2
80GPS
Annette Lane Acupuncture
Annette Lane, LAc·LAc
0.0(0)
Alexandria, VA 22314
integrative medicine
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(703) 555-0300#3
80GPS
Thrive Naturopathic
Naturopathic Team·Naturopathic Doctors
0.0(0)
Alexandria, VA
integrative medicine
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(703) 555-0600#4
80GPS
NOVA Acupuncture
Linda Wentz, LAc·LAc
4.8(0)
3343 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314
naturopathic medicine
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(703) 259-9193