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Can't get an appointment: Any tips on what to do?
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I filled out the application to refer myself to Mayo but got denied. In over 53 doctor visitors with 11 local specialists, I have been unable to find answers to chronic fatigue/ gastric issues. I’m 41 with small children and have lost all quality of life. I Desperately need help and am wondering if they are tips on how I write my symptoms in the application? Could I have given too much info and causes confusion? Thanks!
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Hi @lukek and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. My suggestion would be to visit your local primary care physician and ask her/him for a referral. This not only ensures that the request takes priority, but it gives your physician a chance to share all of your symptoms without confusion.
You might like to read this discussion as well: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) treatments: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myalgic-encephalomyelitis-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-me-cfs-treatments/
How long has this been going on?
@lukek Could one of your doctors submit a referral? Sometimes physician to physician contact provides better results. I would talk to one of your drs. And see if they would try for you. Also try different Mayo locations- if you can travel.
Florida Mayo refused me because they didn’t have the right specialist, Mayo MN accepted. Sorry for all you troubles- I hope you find some answers soon!
Jeane Abbas
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My guess would be to look up your conditions in Mayo Clinic's online patient Diseases & Conditions information. Then review the following sections there specific to your ailments to see if you had covered enough ground; Preparing for your appointment, What you can do, Questions to ask your doctor, What to expect from your doctor, Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions, and What you can do in the meantime.
My personal experience is only with helping my father to get his private long term care policy company to approve his application. I read the nurse's paperwork his rehab center had submitted and quickly realized why he was turned down. The paperwork stated for example he was not incontinent, when he had surgically been made incontinent! So if you haven't read all the medical paperwork you may have submitted I'd recommend starting there. I learned that families were actually videotaping problems in order to make their case! These days you may be competing against too many doctor referrals and/or a lot of high end insurance policies. A good Social Worker I have found often knows of any loop holes.