My partner has a job offer in the Austin TX area. I've never been to the area - looking for info on what it's like to live in the area - recommendations on rheumies, and anything else you'd like to chime in on.
I currently live just south of San Francisco and have a rheumy that is terrific. Like the climate and people, though it is very expensive.
I'll probably think of more questions, but this is one of those "out of the blue" things that has taken me by surprise.
I LOVE Austin! It is where everyone wants to move to. Large enough city to have lots of cultural things going on, big college town (university of Texas). Medical school is one of the top in the nation. Texas has no state income tax and a lower cost of living than California or the east coast, housing is reasonable. Austin has rolling hills and trees, unlike some parts of Texas. People in Texas are friendly, Austin is fairly liberal, but Texas tends to be conservative although that seems to be slowly changing.
I moved to Texas in 1985 from the mid west and haven't left. Lots of California transplants as the tech industry has moved in since the 1980's.
Nancy
Is the medical school associated with the University?
Yes it is, but my mistake..they are in the planning stages it is not built yet. (UT Southweatern in Dallas is one of the top in the nation). As far as medical centers there, I've heard good things about St David's. I don't know any doctors specifically down there. You might check lupus.org for doctor listings by area. They don't endorse but names are placed by members so the doctors listed should be familiar with autoimmune diseases.
Nancy
Austin MN is nice small community. A short drive to Mayo. I believe the main industry is producing Spam (the canned ham). I just mentioned this as another option. :) :) :)
Joe! You make me laugh!
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Hi!
I am an Austin local, and have been dealing with lots of odd auto-immune junk since living here for the last 8 years (Sjogrens included!) The heat is great for my sore joints. I love the climate and have found an excellent rheumatologist. If you have any specific questions, I would be happy to help. Austin is just a great place to live. We love it!