Support Groups

Visiting Mayo Clinic Support Group

Lock icon Public Support Group
Clear Search
831 total results
Discussions (83)
Should I reschedule blood work that's 10 minutes prior to MRI?
Just going over our appointments for later this month and see they've added bloodwork at 8:50am. We've had an MRI scheduled that same day at...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Feb 6, 2025
Many Appointments Scheduled but Months Out?
Hello! I have seen some other posts about something similar but couldn't find anything exactly like this. A lot of people have asked if more...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Jul 1, 2024
Shuttle service At Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida
I am planning my first visit to Mayo Clinic in Florida. I have heard there is a shuttle service. How does this work? I'm 3...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Jun 5, 2024
Out of state - how to get referred to multiple departments
I have my first appointment next week in Rochester. I have Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and am seeing a pulmonologist that I was referred to. Unfortunately...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Jul 10, 2024
Adult Acquired Tracheomalacia
I was just denied by Mayo for a rare condition called adult acquired tracheomalacia following hemithyroidectomy--collapsed airway (with 20+ years estrogen deficiency that has caused...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Feb 19 6:41pm
Can in-person consultation be changed to virtual appointments?
I have my first Mayo clinic in-person trip booked for an initial consultation/assessment with several doctors/specialists over a three day period. I am having problems...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Apr 15, 2024
is this promising that my mom may be accepted for appt ?
hello to everyone, first time poster. its the weekend so im asking here until i can get ahold of them on monday. she has adrenal...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Mar 28, 2023
International Second Opinion (from Canada)
I opened up a case in early December 2025 for my 15 year old daughter to get A second opinion of her wrist, due to...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Jan 14 8:27pm
Re-using past tests? Need help submitting files to Mayo Clinic
Hello everyone, new to Mayo and the discussion board here. I have a question about previous tests I have done, and if they are useful....
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: May 17, 2022
Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis-want to go to Mayo
Suddenly these have all stopped my manageable, fulfilling life.All became a problem when I moved from East Coast to Mid-West 2 years ago. Strange timing.Have...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: Jul 13, 2025
Mayo Parking Ramp Closure on July 26th - Rochester MN
Mayo's Rochester Damon Parking Ramp will permanently close for demolition on July 26th. The Damon parking ramp is across the street from Gonda entrance on...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Aug 28, 2025
Rochester Hotel rooms/kitchenette/grocery suggestions
I have my first appointment at Mayo Rochester in October (flying in) and was told to plan on one to two weeks of testing/appointments. I...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Oct 19, 2021
Will I have to repeat a kidney biopsy at Mayo Clinic visit?
Hi all,I’m new to the community and am visiting Mayo Clinic for the first time at the end of the month. Just seeing nephrology to...
Support Group: Kidney Conditions
Last active: Jun 12, 2023
Diagnosed in FL, but need the treatment in GA - 4hrs away
Hello - I am desperately trying to help a friend who has no family and people have pretty much given up on helping her. It...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Jan 23, 2025
Travel and connections while at Mayo
Hi all! Just joined and first post. I am 40 F I have been having vascular and circulation issues for a few months and being...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Jan 4 3:49pm
Help/Questions: Appointment Request Form Questionnaire
My rheumatologist recently sent a referral to Rochester under internal medicine after I had an onset of worsening, multiple body system symptoms and recent hospitalizations...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Nov 7, 2023
Mayo Rochester- my suggestion for lodging when having SURGERY
I had my first Mayo Rochester visit earlier this month. I had a surgery scheduled along with various other appts (ultrasound, biopsy, and virtual and...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Aug 27, 2023
Dec 30, 2025 - changes to traffic pattern downtown Rochester
The Mayo Clinic Concierge department has published an update on its Facebook page about upcoming traffic changes. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16kAWBVKVY/ Mayo Concierge is a free service available...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Dec 18, 2025
Still trying to decide on Mayo - I feel too sick to get well
I am UN-well enough that I really don't have a normal life and no local doctors can find answers for me. I have a lot...
Support Group: Visiting Mayo Clinic
Last active: Apr 15, 2020
LGS diagnosis and breakthrough seizure clusters
Hi. I am the father of a 27-year-old girl which was diagnoses with LGS over 2 years ago and started with Fy-Compa 4mg. She did...
Support Group: Epilepsy & Seizures
Last active: Feb 19, 2025