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Can anyone send me a pm with suggestions for a ND in NJ? Preferably central NJ but I'm willing to travel.
Many thanks, Jennifer
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Siciliano
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Hi, Jenny, I sent you a pm.
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However, It is best to find a LL ND. Most NDs know very little about lyme and tend to underestimate the importance of addressing the spirochete.
Call and ask the LLMDs around your area. Many LLMDs have good professional relationships with NDs, etc.
Ask at the support groups.
Some NDs who are LL are also ILADS members. That is a bonus. While you are seeking more natural methods, the ND still MUST be thoroughly educated about lyme and other tick-borne infections.
Lyme is not like other infections and as many NDs as MDs err in the assumption that it's no big deal or it's enough just to focus on getting the body stronger. Finding an experienced and educated LL ND will save you so much in the long run.
Depending upon the state, some NDs also are licensed to prescribe certain pharmaceuticals. You might search for the naturopathic formulary for your state to see the list of pharmaceuticals from which NDs in your state can prescribe.
Also, most LL NDs have a good working relationship with at least one LLMD.
You might contact these authors to see if they have suggestions for you: ----------------
You might also search for a LL L.Ac. (acupuncturist). Many NDs also are trained and certified in acupuncture but not necessarily.
Acupuncturists can prescribe herbs and nutritional supplements but not pharmaceuticals (as can NDs in certain states).
Also, some DC (Chiropractic doctors) have training in nutritional supplements, mainly vitamins, amino acid, etc (not so much herbal medicine, though some have gone on to receive training in that. You can ask and compare and contrast with your available choices).
Again, you'd want someone who is well established at being LL, preferably a member of ILADS (even if they don't follow ILADS' treatment guidelines, they know all about each step and why and have that covered in some way).
Thank you so much for this info.
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also be careful. My hubs' sis lives Orange NJ and has gone to a few NDs with shaky training. NJ dont license and anyone can claim to be a ND.
One said she is ILADS and when his sis emailed ILADS they say that some on there arent licensed or even "professionals" if they joined in beginning, like some book authors.
Id ask what school they went to and check it isnt some online pay for a paper place.
Bad enough we all cant find good Lyme Drs without NDs not being well trained too.Im trying to get real DR names for her with a post today. She still says she dont have Lyme.
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Another topic Fin24 has written extensively about.
13 years Lyme & Co.; Small Fiber Neuropathy; Myasthenia Gravis, Adrenal Insufficiency. On chemo for 2 1/2 years as experimental treatment for MG. Posts: 4480 | From Northeastern Connecticut | Registered: Jun 2005
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- Even with distance learning, some professionals work very hard to complete their studies and attend intensive training on campus regularly.
Some distance learning / campus combinations can be very good. Some who get degrees from them can be very good, too. It just depends on several factors and they cannot all be painted with the same brush. Dedication is what matters. Training matters. That can be acquired in many ways.
There is one excellent nutritionist in eastern NJ who is very LL and has, herself, come a very long way. If you want her name, just PM me. -
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