Mayo Clinic and New Infection Specialist

RestAssured · #1 January 21st, 2010, 10:12 PM

Hello everyone, Well the saga continues but hopefully in a better light. My doctor told me they can't help me here anymore because they feel like it is more than just MRSA and MS that is attacking my body but they can't figure out what. So he is sending me sending me to Mayo clinic. I have to decide if I want to go to Arizona, Minnesota or what. I am heading to Lubbock TX first though to see a new infection specialist as soon as he reviews my files and sets up an appointment. Meanwhile, my health continues to go downhill at a fast pace so I am at a loss and at the mercy of doctors once again.

**Jamie** · #2 January 21st, 2010, 10:33 PM

Sonja, Mayo Clinic does wonderful work, so I think whichever location you choose will be fine. You need to keep the attention on your situation, so don't delay getting to one or the other. My heart is with you.....hugs too.....good luck!!! Please keep us up to date when you can post.

Max Wallace · #3 January 22nd, 2010, 08:04 AM

We will keep you in our prayers!

JudyS · #4 January 22nd, 2010, 12:38 PM

Sonja
I pray the Mayo clinic is the answer. One time i had to fly from Georgia to California for a diagnosis and it was wonderful . I was so relieved to see a doctor who knew what was going on. I still tell him he is the smartest man i know.
I just know they will help you figure this all out
judy

cotton1958 · #5 January 22nd, 2010, 12:49 PM

Good luck to you Sonja. I know you will finally get the answer/s you are looking for. We have a family member there now who was to get a 2nd opinion on something just this week.

kjt · #6 January 22nd, 2010, 01:13 PM

Mayo is supposed to be the absolute best in the country for ortho issues....

**Josephine** · #7 January 22nd, 2010, 01:39 PM

God bless you with answers very soon, my dear.

Simon · #8 January 24th, 2010, 05:20 PM

Don't forget it is winter so traveling to Minn can be iffy.

Simon

calling_all_angels · #9 January 24th, 2010, 08:17 PM

Sonja,
I know that you must you have been put a float out on the ocean with no land in sight. But this is a good thing honest. Mayo clinic is wonderful I have been to the one in Minnesota it is wonderful!! But it is winter up here and not nice for a Texas's Lass. I think I would go for the warm place Arizona. Sonja they do not mess around they run the test and then watchout as they start putting it all together like a whirl wind. I can hardly wait to hear from you when you are there. It is going to be ok now. These Doctors will get to the bottom of what ever is going on!!! I am send my Angel of Hope to stay by your side.
Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches on the soul
And sings the tune without the words
And Hope never stops - at all

RestAssured · #10 January 28th, 2010, 01:25 AM

Well, Good news everyone! I am leaving for Scottsdale Arizona on Sunday and will be seen by a internal medicine doctor on Monday. My husband and I will be traveling there together. When I talked to admitting, they put me on the high priority list and so I was able to get in quickly. I will be there for at least a week according to the admitting person, and she said that several different doctors will be entering in on the case as time goes on. I am excited because I need answers so badly! The pain has become unbearable and it is spreading to all of my lymph nodes. Please keep me in your prayers and I will keep everyone posted.

**Jamie** · #11 January 28th, 2010, 09:21 AM

That IS good news, Sonja! I'm happy that you are going so soon. You will be in my prayers. I really think this offers a good chance for you to see someone who can get to the bottom of your problems.

calling_all_angels · #12 January 28th, 2010, 10:04 AM

Sonja,
You know that I am praying for you and I am not about to stop. You are going to get answers now!! So glad to hear your Hubby will be with you. Hope that you keep us up to date when you can. I will be right here waiting to hear from you.

**Josephine** · #13 January 29th, 2010, 04:09 AM

Me too! You need answers and resolutions. Hope the Mayo comes up trumps!

abunnybabe · #14 February 3rd, 2010, 08:12 AM

Sonja, I am keeping you in my thoughts. I hope that you get some GOOD answers to your health questions. Best of luck out there in AZ, they will have you on the golf course ASAP!

RestAssured · #15 February 5th, 2010, 09:33 PM

Hello Everyone :O)! I have found the answers I am looking for finally! My lymph glands are enlarged from a residual illness but the great news is the infection is GONE! MRSA is no where to be found at the present time and so the Mayo clinic is suggesting that I press forward with the knee replacements I saw so many doctors and they all took such wonderful care of me. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone who is looking for answers. My main doctor has quite a sense of humor about him which made me feel at ease from the start. Mayo clinic is like no other hospital I have ever been to and I am glad that I went. They have identifed the type of MRSA I have (when it rears its ugly head) as CA MRSA which is the more dangerous type to have. We are going to be taking extra precautions beyond what was orginally suggested to make sure that the surgies are successful. Thanks to all for you prayers! God is so wonderful!

Sonja

**Jamie** · #16 February 5th, 2010, 10:46 PM

Sonja, I am so very happy for you!!! Have you considered having your surgery there at Mayo? Maybe that would be a good idea.

brs0660 · #17 February 6th, 2010, 08:34 AM

Great news Sonja!!!

Linda2 · #18 February 6th, 2010, 09:29 AM

So glad you have some answers. I will continue to pray that all this is resolved!

**1jt@atime** · #19 February 6th, 2010, 11:57 AM

Sonja, that is such good news. I am so happy that you found some doctors that can take good care of you and that you are doing well!

**Josephine** · #20 February 6th, 2010, 12:06 PM

Hallelujah! I am so very very pleased for you. Wonderful news!

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