See our education post for detailed information about MCAS below. The triggers as well as symptoms vary greatly. I will attach education posts below the ones we have done so far. This was hard for me to organize but I feel it was a very needed post to finally get done. I hope it helps you.
LIFESTYLE changes is a great step to take towards addressing mast cell issues:
1. Low histamine/low fodmap diets
HISTAMINE INTOLERANCE
LOW FODMAP
2. Avoiding triggers
(Environment, food, mold, hormone issues, infections and more....)
3. Gentle exercise
4. Proper sleep
5. Reduce stress
6. Improving gut health
NATURAL ANTIHISTAMINES top ideas: (alphabetical)
25% supplements found here:
1. Astragalus
2. Bromelain
3. Butterbur
4. Local raw honey
(local is important)
5. Probiotics for histamine issues
6. Stinging nettle
(Coming soon)
7. Vitamin C
*Baking soda if low blood pressure involved
Is a common solution as well.
MAST CELL STABILIZERS top ideas:
(alphabetical)
1. DAO enzymes
2. Curcumin
3. Low Dose Naltrexone
4. Luteolin
(coming soon)
5. Quercetin
6. Resveratrol
Baicalin and Perimine have been mentioned as well. Several prescriptions are used by some doctors as needed.
MCAS education
Disclaimer: Rise Above Lyme makes no claims about any possible benefit of using any product mentioned within this site. Always consult with your doctor before adding anything. The information shared is based on personal experience, years of accumulated researched resources from Lyme Literate doctors and polls conducted within Lyme groups from actual patient experience using these solution ideas.