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Mayo Clinic loves a good challenge so I really hope you’re able to be seen by a specialist to help get a firm diagnosis and treatment. You have a mystery that may take some sleuthing!
Their hematology department is 2nd to none. I’m a bit biased because of outstanding care I’ve had in Rochester for over 5 years. An advantage of Mayo is that all departments works collaboratively for the benefit of the patient. With your preexisting conditions it would be helpful to have that ability of multiple disciplines!

You’ve already learned so much about your medical health, far beyond most people your age who haven’t gone to med school. ☺️ I think your intelligence and curiosity really benefit you when working with your doctors.
What was your college degree?

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I hope so! I want to make sure I have some level of understanding of the technical elements, in order to effectively communicate how I'm feeling and how it might interact with my other diagnoses!

While I thought I might become a nurse practitioner for awhile, my heart was with film. I majored in Broadcast Journalism and Documentary with minors in Psychology and Disability Studies. One of my doctors like to joke that he's sad I won't replace him when he retires; but I try to push for advocacy in film!