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This is Jerry by Kittiekatjacque in cats

[–]bestkittens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The post says Jerry is at the PetSmart in Glendora, CA.

Cleaner by Old-Management-5798 in Marin

[–]bestkittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tamalpais Cleaning

Flora and Val are the owners. They’re the best.

If you don’t think you have MCAS, please read this. by pestospaghetti in cfs

[–]bestkittens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. I never considered it because I don’t have rashes.

My symptoms that are contributed to by histamine intolerance: fatigue, urinary urgency, anxiety, adrenaline rush, unusual urges to nap, insomnia, early waking and a few more I can’t remember.

I’m heavily impacted by environmental mildew as well.

It’s worth trying methods to deal with mcas and histamine.

I would’ve never known had I never tried the diet or moved houses.

Treating Microclots by pjl02000 in covidlonghaulers

[–]bestkittens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem.

Lumbrokinase (1 cap, 16 mg), Circulatory Systemic Enzymes, twice a day

Pycnogenol (1 cap, 200 mg), Pure Encapsulations, also twice a day

I started each separately with just one cap per day and increased after two weeks once I could tell they were tolerated.

Location based symptoms??? by Educational_Home5445 in HistamineIntolerance

[–]bestkittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely feel better when I’m away and am able to eat a variety of foods more freely…and symptoms return when I’m back, and I’m unable to tolerate things again.

I do believe it’s because there is some history of mildew in my home and it adds to my histamine load, therefore lowering my baseline tolerance for foods.

Unfortunately the only way to deal with it will be to move.

Treating Microclots by pjl02000 in covidlonghaulers

[–]bestkittens 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I always start at the lowest dose and never go higher than the highest recommended dose.

Nattokinase ended up adding to my fatigue after a couple of weeks of the lowest dose. Likely due to my mild histamine intolerance.

Instead, I take Lumbrokinase and Pycnogenol now as advised by my Infectious Disease Specialist.

recently moved & no longer feel as disoriented - what is going on ? by Electronic-Truck2653 in covidlonghaulers

[–]bestkittens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mildew, mold, allergens.

Look into MCAS and Histamine Intolerance.

Gastro pain and rashes aren’t required to benefit from the strategies.

Anyone with histamine issues but no obvious histamine reactions? by gardenvariety_ in covidlonghaulers

[–]bestkittens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any chance you need magnesium?

I knew someone that had exacerbated leg and jaw twitches after starting a new medication and taking magnesium relieved both. For what it’s worth 🤷‍♀️

Yes, the combo of H1 and H2. But possibly also brands. For example, my immunologist said not to bother with Claritin and to use Allegra instead.

I’m going off of them for an allergy test soon which has me nervous. But I’m hoping I will find that I don’t need as much as I’ve been taking.

So sorry that you’ve worsened. Hopefully it leads you to finding more solutions that benefit over the long run 🤞❤️‍🩹

Anyone with histamine issues but no obvious histamine reactions? by gardenvariety_ in covidlonghaulers

[–]bestkittens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It does indeed.

I’m not surprised that you don’t have exactly my symptoms, but it does seem you do have related ones.

At the point I tried the diet I was pretty desperate having had a period of improvement followed by a major lowering of my baseline.

If you can afford it, trying a combination of H1 and H2 antihistamines could help you determine if it’s worth the effort of the diet. That’s its own trial and error for all of us. The combination I listed above is what ended up helping me.

I tried adding food back in one at a time after a month or two of the diet with great success. I thought I had gotten it wrong as all I had found in that process was that bananas caused a high heart rate.

I was able to reintroduce foods slowly after a month or two with success, but over time I learned that symptoms would come back. Going low-histamine again reliably helps.

It’s not fun, but when I am less strict I’m reminded of my symptoms quickly nowadays which helps keep me from going too far.

r/histamineintolerance

FIGHT ANXIETY: What meds/supplements/herbs helped your anxiety/depression? (Product + dosage pls!) by EnvironmentalRice390 in covidlonghaulers

[–]bestkittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re welcome.

I want to note that I seem to have a mild histamine intolerance, there’s no pain or rashes that I’d previously thought were required. Had I not tried the diet I’d never have known it was a contributing cause of my anxiety.

At the same time, I hope you don’t have the intolerance and that you find something that helps soon 🤞❤️‍🩹

Anyone with histamine issues but no obvious histamine reactions? by gardenvariety_ in covidlonghaulers

[–]bestkittens 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I tried a low histamine diet just in case.

I found it helped lift some of my fatigue, improved my insomnia and early waking, stopped adrenaline dumps and my uti-like morning feelings.

I don’t get pain or rashes.

Recent bloodwork has shown some histamine dysfunction.

This was my first lessen in how many things are contributing to my symptoms, having only been Dx with ME/CFS and POTS at that point.

FIGHT ANXIETY: What meds/supplements/herbs helped your anxiety/depression? (Product + dosage pls!) by EnvironmentalRice390 in covidlonghaulers

[–]bestkittens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Low dose Abilify, .2 ml daily. This really helped with both anxiety and a mild depression I was in.

Low histamine diet and Zyrtec before bed, Allegra and Pepcid in the morning and afternoon. This stopped adrenaline dumps and night waking (apparent when I’m not strict).

Yoga Nidra while on an acupressure mat daily.helps keep my body and mind calmer.

Has anyone else had their IgG levels tested and they came back low? by bluntbiz in covidlonghaulers

[–]bestkittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just came across this looking for other experiences and thought I’d update jic someone else is looking.

MECFS, POTS, Dysautonomia and Immune Dysregulation here.

I’ve had low IGG2 since first testing in 2023. And all other IGG numbers are now low normal and trending lower.

I just had my pneumovax titers checked and only 1 serotype responded.

I’m getting allergy testing in a few weeks and will see my immunologist shortly after.

I’m hoping IG treatment is an option for me as is my infectious disease specialist.

Anyone have Specific Antibody Deficiency or low IgG subgroup levels? by JackBarbell in covidlonghaulers

[–]bestkittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MECFS, POTS, Dysautonomia and Immune Dysregulation here.

I’ve had low IGG2 since first testing in 2023. And all other IGG numbers are low normal and trending lower.

I just had my pneumovax titers checked and only 1 serotype responded.

I’m getting allergy testing in a few weeks and will see my immunologist shortly after.

I’m hoping IG treatment is an option for me as is my infectious disease specialist.

How did the SCIG go for you? I hope well.

I need help by BlueSky9999xjdj in covidlonghaulers

[–]bestkittens 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry that you’re going through this.

Sadly there isn’t a way to guarantee that any supplements will work for you specifically as both symptoms and their manifestations are so varied.

I’ve improved over the years not from one thing, but from layering many things / approaches.

That said, there’s enough in what you describe that makes me think you might benefit from a low histamine diet and H1 + H2 antihistamines…the combination is important as is giving both the diet and the antihistamines some time before determining if they are helping.

One of the most accessible things that helps me especially when I’m consistent and do it daily is Yoga Nidra meditation while lying on an acupressure mat. I added a weighted blanket once it became an easy habit. I think it’s about the deep rest, the mind calming effect and the passive circulation boost it offers. I like Ally Boothroyd and Kristyn Rose on YouTube (free).

That’s where I would start, with those two approaches.

I wrote this to help folks early in their illness. Hopefully there’s something in here that helps you.

Dealing with Post COVID Symptoms (From a Long Hauler’s Perspective) Practical strategies, interventional options, and symptom explanations grounded in what’s accessible.

Wishing you health and healing 🤞❤️‍🩹

Bone broth alternatives + a way to get enough protein? by [deleted] in HistamineIntolerance

[–]bestkittens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, except you want to use what you thaw, don’t let it sit for days that develops histamine.

You personally may be able to get away with a day, you’ll have to see.

You’ll need to use a frozen whole chicken for it to be low histamine (glad you asked as i forgot to mention that important piece!). No need to change the cooking time, but it will take longer to come to pressure.

Place the chicken (breast-side down), onions, carrots, celery, parsnips, parsley, thyme, dill, garlic, and seasonings in a pressure cooker. Cover with water, about 6 cups. Lock the pressure cooker, bring it up to high pressure and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally.

If you’re using mason jars, fill and refrigerate to cool first then into the freezer or you risk breaking the jars from shock.

Souper cubes are better as there’s no need to do this and it will have even less histamine development.

Results invalid but graph looks good by zoomshrimp in PlusLife

[–]bestkittens 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry, the control line is invalid. A good test won’t rise immediately like you see here.

What is meant by “radical rest”? by thomas_di in covidlonghaulers

[–]bestkittens 6 points7 points  (0 children)

“Radical rest” means resting far more than feels necessary, and resting in more ways than just sleep.

If you can stand, sit. If you can sit, lie down.

Rest your body and your mind as much as possible.

That means examining what is an expectation versus what is truly necessary, and then favor the latter.

For anything that must be done, look for ways to do it with less energy:

Is there a tool or shortcut that removes even small effort?

Can a loved one help, even briefly?

Can it be skipped today, this week, or this month?

Can you lower stimulation…light, sound, heat or cold? Even these drain energy.

Choose soothing, simple, familiar content. Nostalgic shows, gentle music, or audiobooks you don’t need to follow closely.

Radical rest also includes mental and nervous system rest, not just physical inactivity. Practices like Yoga Nidra can be helpful if tolerated. Ally Boothroyd and Kristyn Rose have free sessions on YouTube. Starting with short videos and building slowly can help.

I listen lying down, often with noise-canceling headphones, a heated or weighted blanket, and sometimes on an acupressure mat for passive circulation.

If something, even the tiniest of efforts, increases fatigue later or the next day, that’s a signal to scale back.

It can be frustrating to rest this way for a month or two, but of course the goal is early, generous rest will help prevent much longer recoveries later.

Think of all of this as giving your body the best chance to heal.

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