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Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis) Treatment in Santa Cruz

10 holistic practitioners in Santa Cruz who can help with Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

10 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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Recommended 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)
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Practitioners in Santa Cruz for Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis)

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#1
93GPS

Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture

Spring Smith, L.Ac·L.Ac, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, CA Board licensed, award-winning
5.0(89)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#2
93GPS

Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture

Spring Smith, L.Ac·L.Ac, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, CA Board licensed, award-winning
5.0(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#3
91GPS

Wellness Medical Center

Verified
Dr. Donna Leight, LAc, OMD & Dr. Holly Guzman, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD (both practitioners), Dr. Guzman is educator and speaker
4.9(76)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#4
91GPS

Wellness Medical Center

Verified
Dr. Donna Leight, LAc, OMD & Dr. Holly Guzman, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD (both practitioners), Dr. Guzman is educator and speaker
4.9(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#5
88GPS

Jessica Powell Acupuncture

Jessica Powell, DAHM, L.Ac·DAHM, L.Ac, Certified National Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 15 years experience
5.0(42)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#6
88GPS

Jessica Powell Acupuncture

Jessica Powell, DAHM, L.Ac·DAHM, L.Ac, Certified National Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 15 years experience
5.0(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#7
87GPS

Santa Cruz CORE

Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(58)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#8
87GPS

Santa Cruz CORE

Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#9
85GPS

Five Branches University Santa Cruz Clinic

Multiple Licensed Practitioners·Licensed TCM practitioners, teaching clinic
4.7(64)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
#10
85GPS

Five Branches University Santa Cruz Clinic

Multiple Licensed Practitioners·Licensed TCM practitioners, teaching clinic
4.7(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture

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