Thank you, lilypaws, for your prayers and your comments. My endocrinologist is with the Cleveland Clinic. I live in Ohio and am not able to see someone at Mayo. I understand Mayo was rated No. 1 in U.S., and am glad that you most likely are "in good hands." A special prayer for you for successful surgery and good health through the coming years. I have much to be thankful for; my PT told me that my condition would stabiliize, and he was right, because the myofascial treatments relieved the pain greatly, and I have a wonderful son who is continuing the therapy. My PT is excellent; he is with the Cleveland Clinic. He treated me about three times a week for a period of six weeks, and taught me simple exercises
.God's blessings from Nancy G.