@jeanern01 That's very insightful of you to share what you did to get care! And the things your husband shares with you about the overloaded schedules certainly back up what we are seeing, as patients.

I truly am not trying to sound disheartening here, @cljohnson25, or not serious. Mayo Clinic is considered by so many to be the gold standard of medical research and care. And because of the factors Jeane mentioned like overwhelming challenges with exhaustion and overwork, there truly are only so many people that can be seen at the level of care Mayo keeps! A good teaching hospital in your area, usually associated with a university, can be a place to start your care. If you have friends or acquaintances who have been satisfied with certain doctors handling their care, perhaps you can research having that same medical professional helping you?

Finding medical care these days takes a lot of negotiating, it seems. And when we aren't feeling well, it sometimes feels like we are hitting our head against a wall. I hope you can choose to be gentle on yourself, and seek out a starting place. Will you let me know what you think of this idea?
Ginger