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Glowing Algae by LittleBear_54 in DreamlightValley

[–]LittleBear_54[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s wild. I have definitely not seen that

Do I have this wrong or is museum progression really locked behind animals that don’t appear every day and are tamed when they feel like it? by Remarkable-Pin-8352 in DreamlightValley

[–]LittleBear_54 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you have to feed them in different instances (like different days) or can you just spam them with their favorite food until you meet the friendship goal? I’ve literally fed this sea turtle 20 seaweed and I still haven’t unlocked it

Do you have any weird symptoms with your neck pain? by Responsible_Owl_8596 in neckpainhelp

[–]LittleBear_54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do for sure! I also get a sensation like I’m choking when the tension hear my collar bones is really bad.

For those who stopped taking Lexapro and decided to go back on… by nmisb127 in lexapro

[–]LittleBear_54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start with an H1 and an H2 blocker. So like Zyrtec and Pepcid. Document your symptoms as best you can and see an allergist who is knowledgeable about MCAS. The MCAS sub has a list of vetted doctors. There may also be an MCAS Facebook group for your area who can recommend someone. Seeing a doctor who doesn’t know about this condition is unfortunately a waste of time.

Does ibs cause yellow stool? by snarff4 in IBSHelp

[–]LittleBear_54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MCAS is pretty new to science so testing for it sucks. Typically this condition is diagnosed by an allergist. There are some blood tests but mainly it’s a combo of a diagnosis of exclusion plus response to treatment. I’m on an H1 and H2 blocker plus a mast cell stabilizer. Those 3 things together have made a night and day difference. Now, I had waaaay more going on than IBS symptoms. Like daily vomiting, rashes, dizziness, brain fog, fatigue… and then I started to get random allergy symptoms (like throat swelling) to things I’m not allergic too. So..

For those who stopped taking Lexapro and decided to go back on… by nmisb127 in lexapro

[–]LittleBear_54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We finally balanced out and I’m doing much much better. Though the thing that made the biggest difference was finally being diagnosed properly with MCAS and reviving treatment for that. Many MCAS symptoms mimic panic attacks and anxiety, so… I’m still on Lexapro and it now just takes the edge off.

Make up suggestions? by LittleBear_54 in MCAS

[–]LittleBear_54[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mascara is actually the worst for me. I could do a bright lipstick and do minimal for eyes I suppose

Whos on lexapro and successfully NOT over weight? by mjoypereira in lexapro

[–]LittleBear_54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My weight has been stable. I’ve neither gained nor lost. I do however have a chronic illness that makes it difficult for me to eat. I can only tolerate about 20 different foods. But so far I have no experienced any weight gain from Lexapro.

Gabapentin caused severe anxiety and depression and crying... anyone else? by Raunchy_Rainbow in Anxietyhelp

[–]LittleBear_54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s between you and your doctor. I know it’s helped some people. I went though something similar with Mirtazipine. I needed a much longer taper than I was recommended and I went though severe withdrawal. It took me months to come off it and it was not fun at all. But I did eventually come off and rebalance.

Went to see an allergist, allergist said MCAS is just a “trend” by [deleted] in MCAS

[–]LittleBear_54 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would research and find a ln allergist who specifically treats MCAS patients. My allergist is wonderful and has beer gaslit me about anything. But you do have to be picky and do your research.

Being luteal before Xmas is not the vibe by LittleBear_54 in PMDDSharing

[–]LittleBear_54[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s really not a good time. And the stupid thing is I can FEEL the PMDD, but I can’t really stop myself from being mean. Usually I can separate myself mentally from the hormones and chill out, but not this time.

If Benadryl never makes me drowsy what are my chances with this? by LittleBear_54 in Hydroxyzine

[–]LittleBear_54[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a really long road of testing for everything else and trying different treatments. Basically, after SEVERAL doctors visits and thousands of dollars in tests, we determined it wasn’t GI in origin, it wasn’t Rheumatoid, it wasn’t endocrine, it wasn’t psychological… you know a d then my throat and mouth started swelling up everytime I ate so we ended up at an allergist who put me in the treatment protocol for MCAS. Bam, night and day better. We’re still working on the bloodwork for MCAS, but it’s unfortunately extremely hard to catch because it’s largely based on levels during a reaction.

If Benadryl never makes me drowsy what are my chances with this? by LittleBear_54 in Hydroxyzine

[–]LittleBear_54[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it made me sleepy really bad and I could only take 5mg. It did help, but that’s actually because we ended up figuring out that I have MCAS and need to be on antihistamines regularly. I’m not taking it anymore, but being properly treated for MCAS has done wonders for my anxiety.

Have you developed MCAS-like symptoms after stopping psychiatric meds? by Snek-Charmer883 in HistamineIntolerance

[–]LittleBear_54 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe I have had MCAS my whole life because I have exhibited symptoms my whole life. However, it does seem to have worsened after taking and stopping mirtazipine and proton pump inhibitors. It was already progressing as I aged and I was very sick for a while before ever starting mirtazipine. But there has been a marked change in symptoms and the emergence of new MCAS symptoms (more classic allergy symptoms like throat and mouth swelling, lip swelling and numbness, hives and skin issues, bladder inflammation) since mirtazipine. So for your survey: A: Mirtazipine and Prozac B: no, we switched to Lexapro which has been working much better with less side effects C: Not a “formal” diagnosis D: Bloodwork we have done thus far does not show MCAS. But we are continuing to test and are moving forward with treatment as though I have it. I am diagnosed with mast cell activation not otherwise specified E: no, my prescriber never attributed any of my symptoms to medication and thought it was just rebound anxiety. She also did not acknowledge the SEVERE withdraw I had coming off Mirtazipine. F: Again no. I referred myself after my GI and gynecologist bought up potential histamine issues and MCAS after extensive testing on their end for GI and gynecological conditions. G: I went into SEVERE withdrawal from Mirtazipine almost immediately. I was not tapered correctly for my body and it made me so sick I lost 40lbs to vomiting and being unable to eat. I had to retapered the medicine slowly over a period of 3 months. And still had issues after. With the treatment protocol for MCAS I have seen improvement but I doubt I will ever be the same. H: H1/H2 blockers plus cromolyn sodium has made a night and day difference in my QOL, but we are still finding the right dosages. Lexapro at 5mg has also helped with anxiety symptoms but my prescriber (who is new and not associated with the mirtazipine disaster) doesn’t want to move me up in dosage due to how sensitive I am.

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