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I do have a patient number at Mayo and access to the portal. I was seen for my knees in 2020. They have access to MYChart from Park Nicollet. I don’t have a team at Park Nicollet. Just the PA I saw who ordered the scan. I have not talked to a doctor there at all. I feel they have left me twisting in the wind- which isn’t the first time! Thank you for the anxiety link- I will check it out. I used to regularly do meditation so looks like I will be again.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Aug 22, 2022

GGST, since you are a Mayo patient with an account on the portal, I might suggest inquiring about temporary pain medication options until you can be seen. Might be worth a try. It's so hard when you're between diagnosis and consultation.

If you find it hard to focus on meditation, I might suggest searching up some simple guided imagery aids online. I simply use the ones on my Fitbit when in a pinch. Even a short 2-minute guided mindfulness can help reset.

Here are a few from Mayo's Dr. Benzo, specialist in Health & Mindfulness
https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-education?PLID=0_kwun3krq&_ga=2.246771073.408419001.1661198619-1419036637.1645131510

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