Functional Neurology

[Bythejerseyborder]

Has anyone tried seeing a functional neurologist? I started seeing one in New Jersey. So far, so good. It's like going to a brain gym.

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[KERRINGTON]

Hi, I'm looking for one in NJ too. Can you tell me who you've found ? Thanks

[Boscoejean in reply to KERRINGTON]

acfn.org/directory/

[Bythejerseyborder in reply to KERRINGTON]

I go to a doctor in Emerson, NJ. I also noticed one in Verona, NJ. Are you in the North, South or in the middle?

[KERRINGTON in reply to Bythejerseyborder]

Somerset County

[Boscoejean]

my husband saw a functional neurologist this past Tuesday so I am interested in what the functional neurologist you saw is having you do to help - the functional neurologist he saw had the training offered by Dr. Carrick. Did you see Dr. Carrick?

[Bythejerseyborder in reply to Boscoejean]

My doctor is Dr Eric Kaplan who was trained by Dr Carrick. Some exercises I did was being spun around on a chair while I look up and down. Smelling essential oil in left nostril while hand is moving palm side down and up. Walking with exaggerated arm swings. Memory games on video screen. Moving arms and legs in infinity motion., etc. Visit took 4 hours. I will go once a week.

I'm curious to know how your husband does.

[Boscoejean in reply to Bythejerseyborder]

my husband has three exercises to do - one is optidrum, one is focus on an object with your eyes and move your head up and down, the third involves touching points on the legs and arms and the purpose is to make walking and balance better. Maybe you have seen the exercise where they have a person walk across a floor with stripes of tape and then the person can walk more smoothly. Our functional neurologist has had the training by Dr. Carrick and she is also a chiropractor and acupuncture practitioner so there are other things that are not functional neurology that will be tried. Our practitioner says that qi gong is a good idea plus Dance for Parkinson's because of the movements involved. My husband also does some walking and he rides the exercise bike. He will also have some TCM remedies but that has not started yet.

[Bythejerseyborder in reply to Boscoejean]

She sounds impressive. All those modalities seem worth a try. I've done acupuncture in the past and felt better after a treatment. My main treatment now is exercise, spin, yoga and I added pickle ball.

[Bianhua]

Thank you!

How long have you been with the functional neurologist?

What improvements have you noticed?

Is it expensive to see one?

I would be interested to consult one in S Fco Bay area

Many thanks

♡

[Bythejerseyborder in reply to Bianhua]

I've only had one visit. Initial consult was $400. Visits after that are $150. I haven't submitted to my insurance yet, to see if it's covered. I believe my hand tremor is less. It could be a placebo affect or actually working. I don't care because I feel like I'm being proactive. Good luck.

[Boscoejean in reply to Bythejerseyborder]

We are not trying to go through insurance but our practitioner is very reasonable. She is completely devoted to helping her patients.

[Boscoejean in reply to Bianhua]

you might be able to find someone by looking at this directory

acfn.org/directory/

[Snoopy5 in reply to Bianhua]

Neuro Axis Health is in SF (sfchiro.com). Please let me know if you try them out - would be interested to see how they can help my hwp. Thanks

[Bianhua in reply to Snoopy5]

Hi there. They seem promising! Thank you so much. If we use them, I shall let you know. I am aware that travelling to San Fco from the bay area, might be tricky for my friend. Still it would be worth a try. ♡♡♡ Thank you Snoopy again 😇

[Godiv]

Sounds interesting!

[134A]

I have seen a functional neurologist in Brownsville Texas. He focuses (pun intended) a lot on eye movement, or the lack of it, which relates to which brain neutrons are not functioning properly. I’m not sure if the treatment really helped me but it gave me insights into my situation. He’s also a chiropractor which Treatment I do regularly.

[War_Eagle]

YOU ARE SO LUCKY TO FIND ONE NEAR YOU! My former neurologist was traditionally trained, but very, well educated on studies, etc. She recommended that I go vegetarian and take several neuro supplements that helped so much!

[KERRINGTON in reply to War_Eagle]

Hi ! What are the neuro supplements that you said help so much...thanks

[LeharLover62]

Thanks for sharing! I tried speaking with a Functional medical dr, but had not heard of functional neurology.

[Bythejerseyborder in reply to LeharLover62]

I also have a functional medical doctor. He's very open to alternative therapies.

[princesspanda]

would you share the name of your functional medicine doctor?

[Bythejerseyborder in reply to princesspanda]

Dr Michael Schwarz Woodland Park, NJ. He's an Internist and Cardiologist.

[MarionP]

I would love to encounter a truly functional neurologist, it seems all the ones I know are academic. I have had Ahlskog and Ramanan, but they are not as practical in my view.

[Bythejerseyborder in reply to MarionP]

who are those people?

[MarionP in reply to Bythejerseyborder]

Mayo Clinic's best, which means perhaps among the best in the world (putatively of course, such distinctions really don't mean much).

[Bythejerseyborder in reply to MarionP]

Good to know.

[House2]

FYI

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