National MALS Foundation

Our mission is to bring awareness, education and understanding to the condition Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS).

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MALS can feel incredibly isolating not only to outside relationships but to your relationship to yourself.

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Have you ever wanted to make a T-shirt design? Well, now is your chance! With this raffle ticket, you can have our designers help you create a one-of-a-kind MALS Shirt. This raffle goes until February 1st.

Link to fundraiser:
https://t.co/OSlBpyFHJI

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Hey everyone we wanted to send out a heads up that our email associated with our website is down. If you have any urgent questions please direct them here. The company we use is having server issues.

Thank you for your understanding.

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Does anyone else love Trivia? Today is National Trivia Day so we thought we’d throw out a little known fact about MALS.

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Its that time again! We are all hands on deck for MALS Awareness Day prep. If you’d like to submit a photo you can put it in a comment below, send us a message or email us at [email protected].

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Happy New Year! We hope this year treats you better than the last!

Is there anything you are looking forward to this year?

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Join us live for a countdown to the new year on the East Coast! We will discuss our projects for the next year and what we hope to accomplish in 2025!

We'd love to hear what you have planned for the coming year.

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It’s okay to take time to yourself even while struggling with MALS. Self-care can be challenging around this time of year, but it is always important.

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This is a reminder to slow down and enjoy the little things in your life

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Trying to decide whether or not you risk eating can be a tough decision for MALS patients Not knowing if food will trigger a major pain episode can make food a daunting enemy.

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Habari Gani! Wishing you a blessed Kwanzaa.

Do you have any traditions in your family related to Kwanzaa?

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Merry Christmas! We hope you can enjoy your day.

Do you have any traditions for today?

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Christmas tree surrounded by presents and stars falling from the top. With wording "Merry Christmas"

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Chag urim sameach! We hope you have a fantastic Hannukah.

Are there any traditions specific to your family?

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Text saying "Happy Hanukkah" above white flowers in a bouquet mixed with the Star of David, yellow flowers and leaves

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How you talk to yourself can significantly impact your mental health. So, never forget to be kind to yourself in challenging moments.

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This is your daily reminder to take a deep breath and be kind to yourself

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when I have a MALS flare, I feel like I’ve become glued to my bed.

Anyone else feel like their bed becomes part of them ?

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We know you have one! Let's see who has the most fabulous sweater.

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This could get ugly on National Ugly Sweater Day, December 16th. Don't be shy; we'd love to see your ugly sweaters! Various types of ugly Christmas sweaters are on the edge of the image.

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Was there a moment for you that felt like a light at the end of the tunnel during your MALS journey?

For me, it was getting my diagnosis after a lifetime of symptoms and six years of hardcore testing. -Laura

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The light eventually shines through.

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Do you have anything special you want for the Holidays this year?

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Seagull throwing its head back saying "All I want for Christmas is"
Seagull yelling in red tint saying "a pain free day."

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Brain fog can be hard to explain to someone who hasn't experienced it.

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Having a negative inner voice isn't exclusive to chronically ill people, but it can become amplified when you are ill. Many of us feel like a burden or useless while going through our MALS journeys.

Your existence in this world matters.

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Self Care is an important part of the MALLS journey. Burnout from appointments and just feeling miserable all the time can be rough. So take time to enjoy something that is just for you.