u/LopsidedBell5994

My CTA was done incorrectly, checking my body during inhalation instead of at maximum expiration. I still have a long way until I can see my doctor, and I am very anxious because of this. According to the radiologist, the J-hook is present, but no stenosis can be observed. My ultrasound earlier recorded increased velocities (230).

What will happen now? I am very anxious about repeating the CTA, as this is already the 8th one of my life.

Hello everyone,

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I am a 26 YO male. After years of postprandial pain, I started to wonder if I might have MALS. Based on some stories here, some symptoms seem to match, while others not at all. I got an appointment for November in the state healthcare system, so I have plenty of time to suffer with overthinking. I want to ask if anyone has the same symptom profile as me:

• Pain in the sternum area that starts 5-10 minutes after eating, and may last up to 4-5 hours. Often, it "goes" lower to the navel. It is a dull pain.

• No symptoms worsening from light exercise (running, badminton etc.)

• No symptoms worsening from standing up/sitting down, nor any specific postures

• Alternating constipation and diarrhea

• I lost 8 kgs since the start of my illness 4 years ago going from 59 to 51 kg. Of course initially it was thought to be a GI disease, so I cut out lots of food. I see that symptom descriptions for MALS usually mention that the person avoids food. I don't avoid food per se, I love eating, but it always causes me pain.

• After extensive GI workup, nothing was found (mild inflammations here and there, but doctors say they are non-specific) and they just sent me home with IBS

• My pain is usually dull, but debilitating. Rarely (once a week) I have cramping pain, followed by diarrhea. This is usually not tied to any specific trigger food

Thank you for your help!