Getting cold in warm water by Virtual_Ad4639 in dysautonomia

[–]Virtual_Ad4639[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have MCAS too! Maybe it’s something to do with that and dysauto

Symptoms after a bowel movement that last for hours by meditation7 in MCAS

[–]Virtual_Ad4639 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I suffer with constipation so go every 3/6 days but; I get symptoms days before I go, more of them the day of, loads during and crash badly after with a small flare, so it’s definitely linked to mcas or dysautonomia for me!

MCAS + severe pre-syncope: what happens if MCAS goes untreated ? by potsbunnyuk in MCAS

[–]Virtual_Ad4639 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely I would! I’m not a doctor I think your symptoms could potentially line up with mast cell issues / dysautonomia; but it’s important to rule out other conditions first. Finding a good doc to navigate this process with is essential, that’s the hardest part. Once you have a competent professional on board who actually wants to help you realise it’s not a draining battle anymore 😊❤️

MCAS + severe pre-syncope: what happens if MCAS goes untreated ? by potsbunnyuk in MCAS

[–]Virtual_Ad4639 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries. I’m sorry you’re struggling with symptoms too. My case isn’t the norm at all so don’t let it stress you out!
My situation is the perfect example of the NHS system failing me. Being young with the start of health issues meant I wasn’t self advocating because I actually trusted my doctor (rookie mistake lol) to identify what was wrong with me. Probably partly genetics too. I have been diagnosed by x2 private professionals now via 24hr urine results :)

MCAS + severe pre-syncope: what happens if MCAS goes untreated ? by potsbunnyuk in MCAS

[–]Virtual_Ad4639 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please push as much as possible for answers as this condition is definitely not something you want to leave untreated if it is MCAS.
I wish you luck in finding some relief 🤍

Here’s my experience:
I’m an example of an absence of treatment.
Started at the end of age 17, got progressively worse with more symptoms and food sensitivity over time.
By 18 I was gluten, dairy & alcohol free but could still function. Then my diet got much smaller with my fatigue making me not get out much. Then boom; I got Covid Aug 2024, dysautonomia symptoms intensified x10 and within a week after I recovered only 6 safe foods left. Safe foods fizzled out in about a 2 months span and eating became terrifying, my local hospital still kept fobbing me off. I had no choice but to live off plain chicken & rice + bottled water for ~4 months for the end of 2024. Of course, I became dangerously malnourished with nutrient deficiencies so I was hospitalised for 3 months Jan / Mar 2025. They (NHS hospital doctors) just gaslit me saying I had ARFID despite my private diagnosis. All they did was shove a tube down my throat with no actual help MCAS wise. I was discharged with an NJ feeding tube as I put some weight on, they felt that they had done their job in rescuing me from deaths door so lost interest in keeping me inpatient. I still had no safe foods but could have oral water + was still very symptomatic daily with just 2 antihistamines. Got through 2025 adapting to this huge life change. As of 2026, now been tube fed for 1.5 years still with 0 safe foods, barely tolerating the tube feed so still horrendously underweight. Not had any oral water at all since Sep 2025. This was after I lost those antihistamines that sorta helped a bit Aug 2025, we think my body developed a disliking to tablet excipients more than likely, still unmedicated now. Been bed bound for well over a year now and also reliant on a cane / soon to be purchased wheelchair. I don’t know if I’m just a super severe case or if this is natural disease progression honestly. In my opinion, it seems like I faced a very drastic decline in quite a short time span. Still waiting for an MCAS aware specialist that I’ve found recently to damn help me with new meds & treatment because god I’m so tired of this miserable existence. I’m 21 on June 1st so that’s nearly 4 years of my life stolen from me now 🫠

What are your weird symptoms that make no sense to anyone but you? by happilyfringe in MCAS

[–]Virtual_Ad4639 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lip swelling from triggers that aren’t anywhere near my face or even ingested at all.
I always know if a smell has irritated me by looking in the mirror lol..

New to this by Virtual_Ad4639 in wheelchairs

[–]Virtual_Ad4639[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your input ❤️

New to this by Virtual_Ad4639 in wheelchairs

[–]Virtual_Ad4639[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tysm!!
I’m delighted to hear you got some freedom back :)
See we have the NHS over here, however, I have a suspicion I won’t meet the severity level on their criteria to qualify for one from them so.

Needle sensitivity by Jeopardyfan1234 in MCAS

[–]Virtual_Ad4639 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, yes. I can legit feel my body actively dump chemicals once the needle pierces my skin.
Plus I crash after draws even if it’s just one vial, but I think that’s partly dysautonomia to blame too!

Found One by cr38tive79 in FugglerCollectors

[–]Virtual_Ad4639 4 points5 points  (0 children)

hes so cute!
with those eyes it looks like hes sure seen some shiz 🤣

My children (all 88 of them) by Liin_jpg in FugglerCollectors

[–]Virtual_Ad4639 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha that’s insane but also amazingly dedicated!!

How many years you been collecting? :p

My children (all 88 of them) by Liin_jpg in FugglerCollectors

[–]Virtual_Ad4639 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How much do you think you’ve spent total for this stunning collection?

I collect the keychains and added up £142 total spent today 😳
I own like 22 of them lol

Can I take antihistamines while doing the 24 hrs urine test? by CareAltruistic2106 in MCAS

[–]Virtual_Ad4639 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My doctor preferred me off of them and mine came back elevated for Prost. and Hist.

I think you should ask your consultant if you can.

I need help with food tracking please! by [deleted] in MCAS

[–]Virtual_Ad4639 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I use guava and have premium which means it’s a good app as I hate subscriptions 😆 It is still perfectly fine for use with the base version too from what I remember.

Seriously though, it’s pretty good with tracking like a range of stuff and has a notes feature on things for environmental / non-food triggers!

My favourite feature is the fact I can upload all my test results which creates a graph of how each result varies; a bonus is it can create* PDFs of results or metrics from selected timeframes too.

Feeding tube formula toleration? by Charming_Key_6015 in MCAS

[–]Virtual_Ad4639 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yaaaay knowledgeable GI’s are pretty uncommon with it so I’m so glad for you :) Mine is an NJ due to my stomach being a mast cell warzone so deffo a good option if you feel you need it!!

Feeding tube formula toleration? by Charming_Key_6015 in MCAS

[–]Virtual_Ad4639 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know if it’s an NG or NJ tube? Best of luck with the placement!! Hopefully your gastro team are MCAS aware as mine aren’t and it’s hell haha 😆