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Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)

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@kariulrich

For me I was diagnosed as an adult, although I had always had stomach issues at a young age. I do not know one specific event, at least one that I can recall. My weight loss and postpandrial pain was never understood until I had my first cath angiogram at Mayo for an underlying vascular disease. That is when the severity of the stenosis was noted, and at the time I was drinking ensure to keep my energy level up. I spent many days in bed, because of lack of energy, deconditioning and malnutrition. Since my surgery I have been able to eat without pain, and my energy has improved some.

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Dear Kari: lm Ralph, you have really helped me by your group questions. I was diagnosed with mals, in bed for 22 years and this is the cause. I’m also on TPN daily this may help you regain nutrients, and the process is not painfull so don’t worry. At least l know what’s coming up for me. I pray your journey is rewarding. Mayo would not make a appointment for me. I do not know where to turn or do, so any one out there that can help me l would appreciate it. Good luck Kari.