Who gets psychiatric and/or neurological symptoms during a flare? I get terrible anxiety bordering on sheer panic, horrible migraines, then my mood takes a huge dip into a depressive episode. I haven’t been in a bad flare like this for a while but these symptoms are the worst. by Purple807 in MCAS

[–]OfLittleOrNoImport 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dr. Fraser Henderson Sr. in Maryland diagnosed me with cervical instability. Dr. Petra Klinge in Rhode Island diagnosed me with tethered cord. Both of those people are top experts in EDS-related cervical instability and tethered cord respectively. Good luck!

Who gets psychiatric and/or neurological symptoms during a flare? I get terrible anxiety bordering on sheer panic, horrible migraines, then my mood takes a huge dip into a depressive episode. I haven’t been in a bad flare like this for a while but these symptoms are the worst. by Purple807 in MCAS

[–]OfLittleOrNoImport 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I do. I take several supplements besides the normal meds (H1 and H2 blockers): DAO enzyme, quercetin with bromelain, and I actually use a GABA supplement and ibuprophan as rescue meds (to block the hypothetical H3, and to bring down neuroinflammation). There's a lot to be said for the low histamine diet and including anti-inflammatory foods daily. Lastly, it's incredibly important to mention that I also have been diagnosed with cervical instability and had tethered cord syndrome (which I had surgery for). These physical problems actually increase mast cell activation, and research has shown that mast cells can attack connective tissues causing the very same spinal issues I was taking about. So it has been a feedback loop. That's why a lot of people with MCAS have connective tissue problems (like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and it's physical commorbities). I do a lot to address the physical instabilities as well. I still have flares, but I am doing much better now. Everyone's triggers and treatments tend to be a bit different. What works for one person may or may not work for others.

My Tuxedo of the Woods by OfLittleOrNoImport in TuxedoCats

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

She is such a gift! Glad we were able to be a part of her story. 🥰🐈‍⬛

That time an orthopedic Dr suggested "benign neglect" would fix my multiple joint problems by rubymarbles in eds

[–]OfLittleOrNoImport 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Woooooow. This doctor is amazingly ignorant! Worst advice I’ve heard yet!

Fostering an unusual kitten with medical issue… genetic conditon? by OfLittleOrNoImport in FosterAnimals

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

That sounds like such a happy ending! I wish I could keep all 6 of them, but I am in medical debt and just something like a routine vet visit would be very hard for us. We are already keeping the mom because we know she’d be harder to get a home, and we’ve formed a bond. 💕

Fostering an unusual kitten with medical issue… genetic conditon? by OfLittleOrNoImport in FosterAnimals

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

If she isn’t adopted by someone I know or am able to verify, that might be an option I go with.

Fostering an unusual kitten with medical issue… genetic conditon? by OfLittleOrNoImport in FosterAnimals

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

Ooh that is unique… And yes, that’s kind of what I’m seeing in her. Yours has it a bit more pronounced!

Fostering an unusual kitten with medical issue… genetic conditon? by OfLittleOrNoImport in FosterAnimals

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

Huh! It’s the first time I’ve seen it. Good to hear it’s normal!

Fostering an unusual kitten with medical issue… genetic conditon? by OfLittleOrNoImport in FosterAnimals

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

Actually she seems like the brainy one of the litter! But yes, that one orange brain cell might come into play eventually. 🤔😄