First Day at Mayo Clinic

Today I had my first appointments at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. I woke up at 4am to get here on time so bear with me. I'm exhausted so this'll be a short post. 

12:45- went over my medical records and gave them copies of my MRIs and other images I had on disc. 

1:15 - met with the neurologist. He did some neuro tests and a physical exam. Based on my symptoms and the severity of my herniation, he recommends surgery. He ordered an MRI to see if it has progressed since last October. He also put in a request for me to see an internal doctor because I have some other symptoms that are not related to the Chiari. 

2:40 - blood tests 

5:00 - MRI

Tomorrow at 1:45 I have an appointment with a neurosurgeon. I'm guessing he will have the results of my MRI. He will probably go over the surgery and options. I'm guessing, if the Chiari hasn't progressed, I will be able to go home. I have an appointment to see the internal medicine doctor on October 1st. Hopefully they will find the answer to the rest of my symptoms. Once that is taken care of, I will decide if surgery is the way I will go or not. If I can get rid of some of the symptoms and the distension of my brain into the spinal column has not gotten worse, I will hold off on surgery as long as possible.