I have two grown daughters one of whom lives not too far from me. The other lives in Boston and she said to try to get an app't during Christmas or Easter break (she teaches @ BU). She'd be glad to come w/ me. Without her, I couldn't go out of state at all.

My understanding is that Mayo will do a thorough workup. And that should mean getting more MRIs, etc. If not, what would be the point of going? I don't think docs like to accept results of tests they didn't order. Also, if there've been changes in EMGs, blood tests, etc., hopefully, they'd want to know.

My mobility is so impaired I use a walker & even w/ a walker, I am terrified of falling. I'm considering switching to an electric scooter but somehow that feels like I'm accepting defeat. But you are so right about having a friend/relative to listen & write down questions, answers, etc.

Boy, I'd love to be dating a doctor!! Think of how you can bombard him w/ questions. How can you resist talking medicine with him?

I forgot to mention that Mayo's neuro clientele travels there from all over the globe. So their docs can't be too bad.

We don't talk about it because I was in that Medical rat race,at very
big hospitals for 25 yrs...So many Drs. move far out in the country,
to get away from it all,can't say I blame them.and then I have 3 who live
across the street,who are neighbors jogging by,even though 2 are my Drs.
I will call them by first names outside the office but never inside the
office..Dating a Dr. means calls at all times,and right in the middle of eating
dinner....But I like him,he is sweet,today he sent a bunch of wild flowers
and a vase so I would have to use my hands to clip and arrange,whew
I thought I would never get done ,but I did it.

Now about this scooter thing,I use a plaform waker,have for sometime,
but I also use a power chair,,it gets me on trains and through those
malls and out on my favorite trails..I look up at the rocks I use to climb,
with my Children and caves I use tio explore,it makes me smile..I do
not seee it as giving up...We all must live the best we can,,why it's
been wonderful for hauling groceries into the house..But most of all
when that gang of mine hits town all at once,I no longer say you go
I'll see when you get home,I go. Besides the grandchildren loves the
rides. We do what we must do,and yes i'm thrilled you have 2 Daughters
to help. Good one is near by,mine are all far away,why sometimes I'm
amazed how they have changed,each time I seen them...But I have a
web Cam to see the wee ones...Holidays are a good time to get in Hospital's

You have a great Mom D. she's a real Mama bear,has she been out
that way yet??? Best to all Sue

If you need someone to get you around inside Mayo, they will assign someone to push your wheelchair while you are there. All you have to do is let them know that you need help. Also, you do not need a wheelchair of your own at Mayo. We went curbside at the hotel, got valet service and they went into the hotel and got a wheelchair for me. Also it was freezing cold when we were there in Dec. last year. (40 below) They were careful to not let me sit in the cold. We always tipped the valet and the van drivers. Got us excellent service. The van drivers would go in at Mayo and get a wheelchair for me. My husband was always loaded down with my purse, medical bag, laptop computer. So they performed this service for us. Once we were inside, he would transfer all the "luggage" to my wheelchair and my lap and he pushed me everywhere. So I used the hotel wheelchair inside the hotel and to the van, then Mayo's wheelchairs inside Mayo.

And if you have to go to St. Mary's Hospital for any of your testing (I did), they have wheelchairs too.

But if you need help at Mayo, just let them know when you go to your first appointment.

Billye

Mayo had me bring CD's of all my MRI's, and CT scans. Also X-Ray films. They did not want the reports. They read them all over again and made their own decisions as to what the film said. They also order any additional MRI's or CT, X-Rays that they feel they need. I had to have a full body x-ray even tho I had brought my own films.

So they will order new ones if the doctor thinks he needs them. Daniella, don't worry, they will do a full comprehensive work up. Multiple doctor's all reading each other's notes. They have a computer system that is really unbelievable! Makes anything I've ever had done anywhere seem like it's gradeschool stuff.

(I edited this to be sure Fanfaire sees the post directly above this one too.)


Billye