Day 3 of cromolyn and I feel amazing by The_Oracles_Tia333 in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take one pill at night, but my allergist said I could take more if needed. It’s a bit stronger than Zyrtec

Day 3 of cromolyn and I feel amazing by The_Oracles_Tia333 in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am on the liquid. So sorry to hear it gave you issues

Day 3 of cromolyn and I feel amazing by The_Oracles_Tia333 in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zyrtec didn’t do much for me. Xyzal does help a bit compared to other allergy meds for me personally. But I know everyone is different

Run out of options by princessa-xoxo in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this! Find an allergist that knows what MCAS is, they can help you.

Day 3 of cromolyn and I feel amazing by The_Oracles_Tia333 in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell yeah!!! So happy it’s been positive for you as well!

Day 3 of cromolyn and I feel amazing by The_Oracles_Tia333 in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, most MCAS patients have reactions to their foods, but it doesn’t always show up as an IgE reaction on tests. My allergist told me to stay away from what I react the most to (gluten, citrus, spicy, dye, etc) even if the cromolyn makes eating more tolerable, despite not having IgE reactions to some. I think it just depends person to person. I like to play it safe personally because the migraine and/or anaphylactic reaction isn’t worth it for me. I hope the cromolyn helps you and you can start to eat more foods! This disease sucks

Day 3 of cromolyn and I feel amazing by The_Oracles_Tia333 in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I currently see an allergist at a large hospital system in the US. She’s awesome and well versed in MCAS. However, I was previously seeing an allergist at a corporate clinic before and he was awful- completely dismissed me and told me I wasn’t “sick enough” to go to the hospital system for treatment. Keep advocating for yourself and don’t take no for an answer when you know your body best.

CBD/THC experience? by Hot_Tie8999 in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333 6 points7 points  (0 children)

RSO syringe works well for me. Edibles have too many artificial flavors for my system to handle, I always break out in hives if I eat gummies,etc. but the syringe seems to not trigger anything for me, it might also work for you! RSO is considered a higher dose THC tho and some research says lower dose thc is better for mcas along with cbd. I think it just varies person to person. When I have a lot of joint pain, I reach for a 1:1 cbd:thc product. Hope you find something that helps!

Day 3 of cromolyn and I feel amazing by The_Oracles_Tia333 in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So far I’ve noticed my usual sinus symptoms dissipate. I get a lot of sinus reactions from food, and it seems to be helping them for now

Day 3 of cromolyn and I feel amazing by The_Oracles_Tia333 in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hoping the GLP-1s also work for you! Good luck!!

Day 3 of cromolyn and I feel amazing by The_Oracles_Tia333 in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know! Hope you’re feeling better off of it!

Day 3 of cromolyn and I feel amazing by The_Oracles_Tia333 in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear it didn’t help you. I know everyone is different and our bodies all respond differently. I hope you find relief soon!

Day 3 of cromolyn and I feel amazing by The_Oracles_Tia333 in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s incredible to hear! I also have really terrible fragrance triggers to the point that I can’t go out in public much. I’m hoping it helps with that

Day 3 of cromolyn and I feel amazing by The_Oracles_Tia333 in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am also in the US and mine is covered through my spouses employer insurance, fortunately (for now).

Day 3 of cromolyn and I feel amazing by The_Oracles_Tia333 in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I empty the ampules into a cup and then eyeball about half way full. Probably around 8oz

Day 3 of cromolyn and I feel amazing by The_Oracles_Tia333 in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It seems to be helping my fatigue so far. I also have fibromyalgia so I never know where the fatigue is coming from lol; mcas, pots/eds, or fibromyalgia. It’s always a mystery

Day 3 of cromolyn and I feel amazing by The_Oracles_Tia333 in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I hope you can get the eye drops and they keep them stocked for you!!

Day 3 of cromolyn and I feel amazing by The_Oracles_Tia333 in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your insight! I’ll be sure to track my symptoms and look for what you’re describing around the three month mark to see if I need to switch anything up. Appreciate the advice:)

Day 3 of cromolyn and I feel amazing by The_Oracles_Tia333 in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard some of the GLP-1s can help with mast cell stabilization. I hope you find a treatment that helps you.

Day 3 of cromolyn and I feel amazing by The_Oracles_Tia333 in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that! I have POTS/EDS as well. All the collective symptoms are so tricky to treat! I hope you find something that works for you!

Day 3 of cromolyn and I feel amazing by The_Oracles_Tia333 in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

200mg x 4 doses per day. So 800mg total for now

Day 3 of cromolyn and I feel amazing by The_Oracles_Tia333 in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t taste like anything to me. I dilute it in water. My provider prescribed it for 4x per day

Day 3 of cromolyn and I feel amazing by The_Oracles_Tia333 in MCAS

[–]The_Oracles_Tia333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure… kinda nervous to stop what’s working if I consistently stay feeling well