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Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)

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@tlk

I am 3 years into this nightmare and finally may have found a diagnosis of Mals. I am awaiting a diagnostic celiac plexus block. I am really overwhelmed by all the different approaches to possible surgery and wondered if there is a list of drs that treat both the neurogenic AND vascular parts to mals? I also am very concerned that I have other compressions and am hoping to find resources of who to see for evaluation of possible May-Thurner, SMA and pelvic congestion. I feel like it makes sense to get the whole picture before going in for Mals surgery. Thanks for responding!

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ukmalsman | @ukmalsman | Jan 22, 2021

Hi @tlkc1

The best advice I can give you is to read this thread from the beginning. There is a wealth of information in the postings answering many of the questions you may have or not even thought about. There are helpful tips on what to ask doctors to different ideas on managing pain. In one post I talk about MALs and the affect on Mental Health. There is a lot to get through but it was the first thing I did when I joined and I learned a lot. Getting the whole picture will help you physically and mentally going forward.

You can bring others into your post by typing @ then their screen tag, their screen name should pop up in a box for you to select.

@sclindajanssen has a lot of experience and knowledge on MALs, I'm just reading her report on 'Interprofessional Management of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome Related to Lumbar Lordosis & Hip Dysplasia.'

@kariulrich who started the thread also has in-depth knowledge of MALs, but I am unsure if she is still receiving alerts for this thread.

And I am here to help.

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