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Can someone help me

Posted by medic_simmons @medic_simmons, Mar 6, 2018

I was supposed to get referred to the Mayo Clinic for my abdominal pain and inability to eat. Now after 2 weeks of waiting I was told today Mayo wouldn’t even see me because my pain can only be helped by narcotics. Even if I was off of them for 90 days they still wouldn’t see me. Keep in mind the whole 90 days I would be without them I would not be able to eat because that’s what makes my pain so much worse. What good is the Mayo Clinic if they won’t help me when all other tests have been done and have come back negative.

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Gary, Alumni Mentor | @gman007 | Mar 8, 2018
In reply to @kanaazpereira "Hi @medic_simmons, I’m sorry to hear that you are experiencing difficulties receiving an appointment at Mayo..." + (show)
@kanaazpereira

Hi @medic_simmons,

I’m sorry to hear that you are experiencing difficulties receiving an appointment at Mayo Clinic. I want to assure you that all patient referrals are addressed seriously, and there are several factors that are considered, with respect to appointments at Mayo Clinic.

Appointments at Mayo Clinic are prioritized on the basis of medical need. Availability depends on the nature and urgency of the problem, as well as Mayo Clinic's ability to help (as determined by a Mayo Clinic doctor). The complexity of the medical condition and, for less complex conditions, the availability of care closer to home are also factors.

Our physician experts have likely reviewed your case with their colleagues. Their review may have led them to determine that Mayo Clinic cannot offer any further treatment, at this time. It is our goal to provide the best care each patient needs, however we do not want to have you incur additional costs for evaluation or travel if we do not feel we can offer care that is different from what you’re already receiving.

@medic_simmons, It sounds like you’ve taken the appropriate steps to seek care at Mayo Clinic; may I ask to which division of medicine (eg. Gastroenterology, or Internal Medicine/Primary Care), were you referred?

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@medic_simmons I have not seen in your posts that your gall bladder has/has not been checked out. It is often difficult to see problems on any type of imaging and sometimes can only be properly inspected from the inside through an endoscopy. All of the females in my wife's family have had terrible experiences with their gall bladders and they definitely have been affected after eating and it has taken years for my wife and her Mom to get the doctor to fully investigate. My mother-in-law came very close to having hers rupture which can be fatal. Again, prayers for an answer and good health. Gary

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medic_simmons | @medic_simmons | Mar 8, 2018
In reply to @kanaazpereira "Hi @medic_simmons, I’m sorry to hear that you are experiencing difficulties receiving an appointment at Mayo..." + (show)
@kanaazpereira

Hi @medic_simmons,

I’m sorry to hear that you are experiencing difficulties receiving an appointment at Mayo Clinic. I want to assure you that all patient referrals are addressed seriously, and there are several factors that are considered, with respect to appointments at Mayo Clinic.

Appointments at Mayo Clinic are prioritized on the basis of medical need. Availability depends on the nature and urgency of the problem, as well as Mayo Clinic's ability to help (as determined by a Mayo Clinic doctor). The complexity of the medical condition and, for less complex conditions, the availability of care closer to home are also factors.

Our physician experts have likely reviewed your case with their colleagues. Their review may have led them to determine that Mayo Clinic cannot offer any further treatment, at this time. It is our goal to provide the best care each patient needs, however we do not want to have you incur additional costs for evaluation or travel if we do not feel we can offer care that is different from what you’re already receiving.

@medic_simmons, It sounds like you’ve taken the appropriate steps to seek care at Mayo Clinic; may I ask to which division of medicine (eg. Gastroenterology, or Internal Medicine/Primary Care), were you referred?

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@gman007 I don’t have my gallbladder anymore nor do I have my appendix.

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