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Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis) Treatment in Reno
6 holistic practitioners in Reno 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 Reno for Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis)
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#1
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Dr. Melissa Bachman
Dr. Melissa Bachman·N.D., APRN, MSCP, IFMCP
4.9(134)
1875 Plumas St., Suite 5, Reno, NV 89509
Functional Medicine Consultation
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775-507-4740#2
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Dr. Bruce Fong
Dr. Bruce Fong·D.O.
4.7(92)
521 Hammill Ln, Reno, NV 89511
osteopathic manipulation
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775-828-5388#3
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Sherri Aikin
Sherri Aikin·MSN, FNP-BC, IFMCP
4.7(79)
6630 South McCarran Blvd., B-18, Reno, NV
Functional Medicine Consultation
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Sammy Valera
Sammy Valera·RN
4.6(58)
521 Hammill Ln, Reno, NV 89511
Homeopathy
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775-828-5388