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Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis) Treatment in Silver Spring
6 holistic practitioners in Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring for Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis)
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#1
87GPS
Dr. Veronica E. Hayduk Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Veronica E. Hayduk, ND·ND, licensed Maryland naturopathic doctor
4.9(0)
Serves Silver Spring area
naturopathic medicine
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(443) 805-6968#2
87GPS
Dr. Veronica E. Hayduk Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Veronica E. Hayduk, ND·ND, licensed Maryland naturopathic doctor
4.9(0)
Serves Silver Spring area
naturopathic medicine
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(443) 805-6968#3
86GPS
Flourish Counseling Functional Medicine
Jacqueline Boone, NP·Nurse Practitioner, functional medicine specialist
4.8(0)
Serves Bethesda/Silver Spring area
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(301) 618-0829#4
86GPS
Flourish Counseling Functional Medicine
Jacqueline Boone, NP·Nurse Practitioner, functional medicine specialist
4.8(0)
Serves Bethesda/Silver Spring area
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(301) 618-0829