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Newbie at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Neurology)
Hello to everyone, brand new patient here. Coming into Rochester on Monday trying to get some answers: left leg weakness about 4 months now along with a huge distended belly and numbness and weakness around middle and back. So far mris only show a bad l5 s1 disc. Local doctors have no idea what’s going on but I’ve gotten much worse in last couple months. Very terrified about coming here; at same time happy to have a chance to be seen here by the best, go figure. Anyway best to all glad to have a place to vent.
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@db1099
Welcome to Mayo Connect and Mayo Clinic. Besides being a mentor on Mayo Connect, I am a Rochester resident, a lifelong Mayo patient, and a volunteer at St. Mary's. I hope you find answers at Mayo.
Downtown Rochester has a tremendous amount of construction underway for future Mayo buildings. This website can provide options for arrival:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester-construction
Also, if not aware, Mayo has a free Consigrie service to help:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/minnesota/concierge-services
Also, the Visiting Mayo discussion group may have helpful topics. Here is one:
- First visit to Mayo: Traveling alone https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/first-visit/
Have you set up your Patient Portal? It is the best way to keep up with appointments. In addition, you may need to complete questionnaires. If you fill them out ahead of time, it saves time at the appointment.
For more information or help, see: https://onlineservices.mayoclinic.org/patientportal/support
You might want to check out this article on "How to make the most of your Mayo Clinic appointment."
https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-appointment
Another Connect dissuasion you may want to review: Tips for New Specialists:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/your-tips-on-how-to-get-off-to-the-best-start-with-a-new-specialist/
Do you care to share what dept your appointment is scheduled in?
@roch neurology
Thank you for the links much appreciated . My Neurology appointment is Tuesday but I may be referred to other departments also just not sure at this time
@db1099, I added your discussion to the Visiting Mayo Clinic (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/traveling-to-mayo-clinic/) and Spine Health (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/spine-health/) support groups so you can connect with others who have been to Mayo Clinic, Neurology.
Is this your first time to Mayo Clinic?