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Replies to "@lme It definitely sounds like MALS attacks. Can you tell me what specific tests have been..."
Hello… So I’ve had three CT angiogram’s with and without contrast, abdominal ultrasound, abdominal aorta ultrasound, HIDA scan,gastric emptying transit/motility study, two endoscopy’s and two colonoscopies, EKG, chest x-ray’s, lots of bloodwork
Thank you for the replies! I am scheduled for a colonoscopy and upper endoscopy tomorrow. Is there anything they can look for during these two procedures that might indicate MALS? Otherwise, it sounds like the CT scan (taken on a exhale) is key.
Thank you for your quick reply. I have had bloodwork (CBC, liver and kidney function, etc.), urinalysis, fecal sample, CAT scan w contrast. I am scheduled for colonoscopy and upper endoscopy in two days. Any recommendations? Also, I can't figure out what triggers an attack. They seem random, except that they are becoming more frequent and severe, debilitating. I am hesitant to eat.