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Eugene, OR

Just watched a great Documentary by Ken Burns on the Mayo Clinic.
It peaked my curiosity.
Has anyone from this site looked into going there to be treated?
I am just doing my research now.

September 29, 2018
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Members shared mixed experiences with Mayo Clinic's fibromyalgia program, with many expressing disappointment that the treatment consisted... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with Mayo Clinic's fibromyalgia program, with many expressing disappointment that the treatment consisted primarily of classroom lectures on pain management, diet, and mind-over-matter approaches rather than individualized medical care. Several members described the program as emphasizing moderation and cognitive techniques while discouraging opiates, with one noting the unofficial motto felt like "suck it up buttercup," though members praised Mayo for other conditions like cancer treatment and unusual surgical cases. A recurring theme was the community's search for root causes rather than symptom management, with one member finding complete relief through a specialized diet for chronic yeast overgrowth after 25 years of suffering, sparking hope that addressing underlying issues like diet, viruses, or inflammation might offer better results than traditional fibromyalgia programs.

A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member...
Hello there....:how much info was given to diet? Did they suggest what diet to follow?
I was referred to Catalyst Clinic in Fargo ND. I saw a practitioner, she took my history, ordered labs. She ordered labs that I had had done previously over the yrs and they all returned within normal.....again. The one test, that only that clinic could run, was/has been the only test to come back elevated. Treatment =DIET. After 3 full weeks on diet the symptoms were ALL GONE...after 25+yrs.
The need is to find that root cause and not just treat the symptoms.
I can give more info if you would like. Just ask and I will try to answer.....
Take care....

September 30, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes. I saw 2 rheumatologists. Best workup I ever had. My primary had to try twice to get me a referral to go there. I have so many symptoms. I needed a correct understanding of everything. They told me my adrenal glands shut down. I went to an endocrinologist here in Vegas after that who was great.

They have a hotel called The Tiverton House near UCLA with transportation back and forth for people from out of town that's less expensive for hospital patients.

It pays to look into it.

God bless

September 29, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have prayed to go to the Mayo Clinic. I just see they're in Florida and Minnesota as the closest to me. I wish we had one in Texas or one like it.

October 3, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Go Girl Go‼️❣️‼️

October 2, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Well @A MyFibroTeam Member I wish I could say one would be healed. Healed as long as you follow the protocol/treatment. It will not go away.....it will improve to point of no pain as long as you follow the protocol. 😏

October 1, 2018

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