@me49 , I have been thinking of contacting Northwestern for a 2nd opinion, since I live in Chicago suburbs, and have a couple of questions. Was your initial visit in person? Did doctor request medical records? Did the doctor order any tests? Are you satisfied with the recommendations? Which doctor did you choose?

I just wanted to share with you I tried to have an appointment with the Mayo clinic in Jacksonville ( which is 6 hours away) and since they are not on my Insurance I would have to pay $5000 for the first visit. I was in shock really. In my area the soonest I can get an appointment with a decent specialist is 6 months from now. I am having some side effects from the Evenity I am taking and my Rheumatologist doesn't seem to care. I have only been going to him for 6 months and I need to get a second opinion on taking this medication.

I second that! Northwestern Medicine has telephone and video appointments that make your life so much easier. It's different than the traditional doctor visit you're used to, but think about it - why does the Endo doctor actually have to lay hands on you? He/She doesn't do the blood work, films, etc. so they can just put the pieces of the puzzle together from everyone else's results and create a treatment plan for you. I see Dr. Arlene UY there and she's wonderful - by phone and in person♥