Condition + Location
Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis) Treatment in Rapid City
5 holistic practitioners in Rapid City who can help with Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
5 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 Rapid City for Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis)
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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
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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
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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