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What a terrible first day. There is a dept called Patient Experience that you can contact if you feel you did not get care you were expecting. See their web page: https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic/patient-experience
I am quite sure that no Mayo doctor just dismissed you, but did he give you any information about why you have symptoms? If not I would ask that directly of your second doctor. If there is something on your scans, then what might be done to treat, or alleviate symptoms. I can tell you that sometimes they don’t really have a better solution, but I am not afraid to ask a doctor, “are you sure?”
@cacoon6 I am sorry that you had such a miserable day. I think even the best medical facilities can have some doctors who tend to be more abrupt than helpful. As others have said, I agree that the advice from @jolinda is the best.
I hope things go better tomorrow and that you get the help you are seeking. I’ll be looking forward to hearing how it goes.
JK
@cacoon6 I am so sorry you had such a rough day, but i am so glad you asked for a second opinion. Like @jolinda said, have your questions ready and make your case. You got this!
Blessings,
JoDee