Food plays a crucial role in most cultures around the world.
After all, we need it to survive.
Also,systemicmastocytosis, a different and rare disorder, needs to be ruled out.
She said, “I was hospitalized for a mast cell flare-up in the spring of 2019.
The only food that was not causing an allergic reaction was oatmeal.
and vitamins (A, B, C, D, E, K, etc.).
So that is where I get all my nutrients.”
Caroline’s life has changed drastically since her diagnosis.
In terms of her social life, there were a lot of adjustments to be made.
“Before I got sick, I never noticed how closely tied social culture is with meals.
My first question for her was regarding how common this diagnosis is.
Some allergists specialize in mast cell disease, so they may see more of these patients.”
I was also curious about how MCAS works on a biological level.
“When triggered, these mast cells release various inflammatory substances, causing the symptoms associated with MCAS.”
Caroline’s ability to eat other foods in the future is still a looming question mark.
“Ive gotten some really great advice from them about expanding my horizons of my healing journey.
somatic practices, meditation, nervous system regulation, functional doctors, etc.)
that can help me even more!
