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Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)

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@jpol

I have one strange difference from most people with Mals. I have not lost weight. And when I have pain, i have an overwhelming feeling of hunger and wanting to eat more even though just causes more pain. I currently weigh 300 lbs and am 6' 6" tall.

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Ingegerd Enscoe, Alumni Mentor | @astaingegerdm | Mar 16, 2019

@jpol
I didn’t lose weight either. I did not eat much, but preferred carbs, easier to digest. Also, I had an autoimmune GI illness at the same time- not diagnosed at that time either.

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Kari Ulrich, Alumna Mentor | @kariulrich | Mar 19, 2019

Hi @jpol catching up on posts... not everyone with MALS loses weight, however, I do wonder if it has to with the degree of stenosis and stress on other arteries that contributes to weight loss. You may also want to consult with a vascular doctor.

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