Biography

Name

Carole Ann Watkins

Nickname

carole

Year of Birth

1942

Gender

Female

Location

Kirkham Nr Preston UK

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I have been diagnosed with SMAS in July 2019.   Gastroscopy carried out and revealed gastritis with haematin but problem is in the third part of duodenum which is being narrowed by superior mesenteric artery.    Only been referred to dietician who has never heard of diagnosis.  Neither has my GP.  I am struggling and losing weight (1.5 stone).  Now on blitzed food but feeling nauseous most of the time, which is wretched.   Gastroenterologist says its a surgical matter but the Regional MDT have asked for further digestion investigations.  No progress probably due to Covid.  Would be very interested to hear from fellow sufferers.

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How long have you or the person that you are caring for had SMA?

Started 6 years ago and getting worse. I can only eat blitzed food now and getting no advice from the medical profession. Help