John, thanks for your input and the articles. Your and Jennifer’s (@jenniferhunter) perspectives I know logically but somehow my emotional side reacted when reading the review of the physician assigned to my first visit.
As with many on our Mayo Connect blog here I’ve seen many docs, a few of whom have felt cold or unsupportive .... mostly I think because they didn’t have answers, or even treatment suggestions.
I know that nobody can fix my complex condition but I’m hopeful that a Mayo team can be a proactive centralized resource for better insight into it so I can pass that on to my offspring, and inspire me to keep fighting the fight.
I’m a curious and determined person and am willing to try almost anything.
Ok. My appointment isn’t until November so I’m going to give my attitude a jumpstart and, as my sweet uncle would say.... Carry On!