First trip + Seeking others with similar experiences + Helpful tips

Posted by mocsmith @mocsmith, 1 day ago

Hi! 30 year old female here and preparing for my trip to Mayo Rochester on January 28th. I was referred by my Neuro after a battery of tests and persistent neurological and nervous system issues with little to no solid answers. I do have a loose dx of POTS/Dysautonomia (only had orthostatic vitals and cardiac tilt table test to confirm as that's what was available near me). Many of my issues seem to be more than POTS though. I have abnormal EEGs, white matter hyperintensities located in the frontal, periventricular, and subcortical areas of my brain, chronic headaches and migraines, mobility issues, major disproportionate fatigue, cognitive problems, chronic pain, muscle weakness & atrophy, stroke-like episodes, seizure-like episodes, and awful GI symptoms too. My quality of life is basically null at this point so I'm hoping for a good experience at the end of the month! Fingers crossed! I'm seeing Dr. Milone and looking at her profile, she seems very accomplished in her area of expertise and research. Does anyone have any personal experience with anything I've listed? Has anyone seen Dr. Milone? I'm also open to any and all tips and advice for my visit!

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Brain & Nervous System Support Group.

Sounds a lot like my CRPS. Good luck at Mayo and please let us know how Dr. Milone treats you.

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Based on the plethora of seemingly unrelated symptoms I would suggest looking into EDS. I know someone with this disease and it seems very similar in regards to what you are experiencing. It is genetic and very uncommon but might be worth looking into.

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@keithl56

Based on the plethora of seemingly unrelated symptoms I would suggest looking into EDS. I know someone with this disease and it seems very similar in regards to what you are experiencing. It is genetic and very uncommon but might be worth looking into.

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Thank you! EDS is definitely on my radar! Or other connective tissue diseases...I seem to fit in that category quite well. I'm suspicious of a mitochondrial disease as well. My local doctors I have now are super supportive but they just don't know much on those topics and are struggling to treat my wide range of symptoms. I'm really hoping that Mayo can be the glue I need! 🤞🏼

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@mocsmith

Thank you! EDS is definitely on my radar! Or other connective tissue diseases...I seem to fit in that category quite well. I'm suspicious of a mitochondrial disease as well. My local doctors I have now are super supportive but they just don't know much on those topics and are struggling to treat my wide range of symptoms. I'm really hoping that Mayo can be the glue I need! 🤞🏼

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My neighbor's daughter (early 20's) has EDS. There are not many doctors or facilities that are well versed enough to properly diagnose or treat this. The girl next door had to travel from SC to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore to get a good specialist.

Good luck!

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@mocsmith, you will be in good hands at Mayo Clinic. You may wish to explore the discussions in this group as you prepare for your first visit:
- Visiting Mayo Clinic Support Group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/traveling-to-mayo-clinic/

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