Congratulations, @change25 . You are going in the right direction and @becsbuddy is so much help, isn't she? Helps me a lot as well. We really don't have to try to make all the choices/decisions, as we are not the experts. Our job, one of them, is to get ourselves to the best expert to help get us to the best expert! You've done that, sir. Then, we decide how to best apply his/her advice, directions.

Did you send your medical records to Mayo? I think you said you did send to the local hospital, but be sure to get all the info to Mayo. Also, when they accepted you as a patient, they sent you information about their procedures? Did they give you a schedule, or the name/specialty of the physician you'll be seeing first? That's the gatekeeper for you at that time, as this person will guide you to tests that will guide then to specialists who will help find your diagnosis and treatment, etc. If Mayo didn't tell you that, I'd call and ask who the doctor is they scheduled you with. Ask. I know, you're a strong, intelligent man and historically, I've found strong, intelligent men often won't ask for help, but you seem stronger and do....so just ask Mayo.

So, probably your first doctor will be an internist or maybe rheumatologist, Six weeks is a long time to wait as you continue to get worse, but it's also only 6 weeks. Did you let them know your situation, tell them your symptoms are worsening? You mentioned the supplements are helping. Might research proper amounts for best benefit w/o harming yourself. Just a thought.

I'm so pleased for you and your parents. I'm thrilled you have them for support. That's worth a fortune right there. Emotional and physical support - you're blessed to have them working with you.

Keep in touch. Blessings to you, your parents and may you get relief soon. elizabeth