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Well, this is going to sound convoluted. I landed at Mayo as a second opinion from my primary who said he “was treating me from a working diagnosis of peripheral artery disease. I had also seen GI at home and they agreed I would benefit from an integrative approach. Cardiology at home told me my issues were psychosomatic and offered no help. Obviously some systemic problems. Once at Mayo I had a plethora of blood tests and a number of consults. Cardiology confirmed I didn’t have PAD but I was having spasms. GI ordered the anorectal manometry and said the program would help if the results were what they thought. It made absolutely no sense to me based on how I was feeling. I was desperate and they were confident. I went back to my home GI and they ordered pelvic floor therapy. After a few weeks of it I was willing to pay for Mayos program up front not knowing if my insurance would cover or not. It was the perfect thing to do. I really am not sure what all is happening in my body at this point but I am better, a lot having to do with this program.

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Thank you. I’m just gathering information to see if I want to go ahead with all those tests and knowing about your experience helps. I’m glad it’s helping you.