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Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis) Treatment in Asheville
9 holistic practitioners in Asheville who can help with Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
9 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...
Read full protocolRecommended Treatments
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 Asheville for Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis)
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#1
80GPS
Waterleaf Naturopathic
VerifiedLicensed Naturopathic Doctors·Licensed NDs, Health Coaches, Social Workers
4.9(80)
138 Charlotte St Ste 103, Asheville, NC 28801
naturopathic medicine
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(828) 505-0402#2
80GPS
Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville
Integrative Physicians·
4.9(0)
River Arts District and Arden, NC
integrative medicine
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(828) 225-2525#3
80GPS
Lewis Family Natural Health
VerifiedDr. Eric Lewis & Dr. Kristina Lewis·NDs, Husband-and-Wife Naturopathic Doctors
4.8(0)
16 Sterling St, Asheville, NC 28803
naturopathic medicine
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(828) 298-4800#4
80GPS
Asheville Natural Medicine
Dr. Deborah Nixdorf·ND, LAc
0.0(0)
Asheville, NC
naturopathic medicine
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(828) 554-0783#5
80GPS
Asheville Natural Health & Homeopathy
Dr. Steven Coward·ND, Naturopathic Doctor
0.0(0)
Asheville, NC 28801
naturopathic medicine
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(828) 254-3004#6
80GPS
WNC Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Practitioners·
0.0(0)
966 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
naturopathic medicine
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(828) 424-0078#7
80GPS
Insight Integrative Medicine
Dr. Bradt·Certified Functional Medicine Physician, 15+ years experience
0.0(0)
Near downtown Asheville, NC
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(828) 552-3333