Hello @poppy73,

I'd like to add my welcome, and thank you so much for joining us here on Mayo Clinic Connect. I see that @bertbiz has given you some excellent information, and I hope @billymac65 @danrofohio @vdouglas @mardellepoff @billindc @bakb @snoopdog @dennisl27 @denia @doron @croller68 @gmeg and other members will also return to share their insights.

I think you may also find this resource helpful:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sclerosing-mesenteritis/home/ovc-20322158
I also encourage you to read through past posts in this discussion; they are incredibly informative.

While we wait for others to join in, what questions in particular do you have about MP?