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Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis) Treatment in Shreveport
5 holistic practitioners in Shreveport 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 Shreveport for Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis)
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Dr. Ellie Hudnall
VerifiedDr. Ellie Hudnall·MD
4.6(134)
8625 Line Ave Suite D, Shreveport, LA 71106
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(318) 333-0797#2
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Casey Payne
Casey Payne·PA-C
4.7(96)
8625 Line Ave Suite D, Shreveport, LA 71106
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(318) 333-0797#3
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Dr. Natalia Luraguiz
VerifiedDr. Natalia Luraguiz·MD
5.0(167)
1534 Elizabeth Ave, Suite 401A, Shreveport, LA 71101
integrative medicine
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(318) 431-8613