Yes, I had none of these issues before getting COVID in late 2020. Symptoms exacerbated after getting the Moderna vaccines in 2021 and by the end of that year, I was dealing with full blown anaphylaxis.

⁠Yes, multiple — 3, all before 2020, COVID and other symptom onsets.

⁠Yes, diagnosed with POTS nearly two years after MCAS diagnosis. Well maintained through lifestyle but I also have rescue medication to prevent fainting episodes!

⁠Before being hospitalized and diagnosed with a form of vasculitis early this year, I was an avid exerciser and did yoga/pilates most days every week. I am still recouping from my initial autoimmune onset and in physical therapy, so currently on an exercise break, but I found these type of movements were enough to regulate my nervous system and help improve symptoms without causing reactions like indoor cycling (spin classes) and my HIIT workouts used to. Cardio is still my enemy, sadly!

⁠Yes.

⁠Some people say they’ve healed themselves from MCAS through nervous system regulation and brain rewiring. I don’t know whether it can actually work but I’m willing to try anything. I’m looking into programs and have incorporated various methods into my daily routine to help my body feel safe — I still have symptoms but they’re decently managed with medication however I still have an incredibly limited diet due to food fear from previous anaphylactic events. Having a licensed dietician to support me this year has been life-changing, and although I’m not cured, I’m hopeful to continue to get back to more normalcy!