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Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)

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@lme It definitely sounds like MALS attacks. Can you tell me what specific tests have been done?

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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.

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.