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Hello, @vanin11. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thanks for sharing your concerns about your fasting numbers and a bit about yourself. I can certainly hear the frustration and concern in your post. We have wonderful members on Connect who share their experiences and empathize with one another.
Unfortunately, we cannot diagnose or offer medical advice on Mayo Clinic Connect, as this is a peer support online community. We are happy to introduce you to some other members who understand what you are going through, like: @dhernandz, @mrlee43, @gailb,@kamuela, @riveroaksfarm, @hopeful33250, @bonniewhite56, @contentandwell, @maurtura @dougmann, @archer8119, @johnbishop and @retiredteacher. Would you all have any thoughts for @vanin11 about the concern with seeing high fasting numbers in the morning?
We also can offer you the opportunity to get an opinion at Mayo Clinic, if that is of interest to you at this time.
Can you tell us a little about your diet and exercise routine that you've found helpful in controlling your numbers?
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Hi, @vanin11. Yes, this would involve making an appointment with a physician on one of Mayo Clinic's campuses in MN, AZ or FL. If you would like to do so at some point, you can make a request here: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
Any idea on cost
Hi, @vanin11 -- we'd suggest going through the appointment request process at the link here, http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63, and then through that process you can get more information particular to any appointment(s) appropriate for your situation.
Hi, so far no one has answered me on how much an appointment would cost for the consult.
Hi @vanin11, It's because no one knows what the cost is off hand. I think that is what Lisa @lisalucier meant as the information you can get when you call and start the appointment process. That's where I would start. Maybe these links might help you?
Here is information about Mayo Clinic's Billing and Insurance which includes information about
Charitable Care and Financial Assistance at Mayo Clinic :
http://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/billing-insurance
http://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/billing-insurance/financial-assistance
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/minnesota/becoming-a-patient/concierge-travel-services
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@vanin11 Vanin, no one has answered you because we don't know the answers. I went to Mayo-AZ for a consult. They told me I had to get a full work-up. It took over three months before I even was able to talk to a hematologist. I never did see a hepatologist, and these were the only two people I needed to see. I came away with nothing but a note that they could not rule out several forms of Lite Chain Amyoidosis "without further testing", and spent about $15,000 of my own and insurance money. I enjoyed the time in Phoenix, but otherwise the dollars were wasted.
Thanks so much,
Thanks, I'm from Canada so I'd b on my own, I can get no advice here.
Hi @vanin11 it might be best to give them a call. I think these numbers will get the ball rolling for you. You can also get the information you need online at, https://www.mayoclinic.org/forms/international-patient-appointment
It won't cost you anything to provide the information needed and ask. @vdouglas Von
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Just cutting back on portions, better food choices, moderation.
Does a mayo opinion cost?
Thanks so much for the reply,