Colleen - my understanding is that Mayo is the place where people go (or are referred to) for issues that the 'typical' medical community can't figure out. I see multiple blogs where people go to Mayo for more 'common' ailments (no disrespect intended), and get in right away. Whatever I have is certainly beyond that. I know people that have had seemingly complex issues and get an appointment is days or weeks. I understand the comment about Primary Care, but I've been told that options exist prior to establishing PC, such as what I stated previously - internal medicine, or initial screening by interns. Just need to get it started. I can resume my quest with the external medical community, which will likely repeat the same results, hence my persistence. Thanks again.