Clinical Manifestations of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome By Organ Systems
Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a chronic multisystem illness of general themes of inflammation ± allergic-type phenomena ±...
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Dr. Lawrence Afrin, Dr. Tania Dempsey
- Jun 21, 2018
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) Questions Answered
I am currently on methotrexate, ketotifen, fexofenadine, and sodium crom but STILL reacting to food - what else is left to do?...
Dr. Lawrence Afrin, Dr. Tania Dempsey
- Apr 12, 2018
Ask the Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Doctors: MCAS Questions Answered
Do you have any low salicylate suggestions? Salicylates are a (sub)class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and NSAIDs,...
Dr. Lawrence Afrin, Dr. Tania Dempsey
- Jan 16, 2018
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Questions Answered
Is there any correlation between MCAS and seizures or seizure like activity? If an EEG is done, should there be anything specific looked...
Dr. Lawrence Afrin, Dr. Tania Dempsey
- Jan 10, 2018
The Difference Between MCAD and MCAS
"Mast cell activation disease" (or "mast cell activation disorder") -- MCAD -- is the new term (since late 2010, when it
Dr. Lawrence Afrin, Dr. Tania Dempsey
- Jan 2, 2018
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Q&A
What is recommended for frequent anaphylaxis if someone has Kounis syndrome and the person is having difficulty becoming stable? It is...
Dr. Lawrence Afrin, Dr. Tania Dempsey
- Dec 20, 2017
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Questions Answered
Do mast cells make you gain weight and have a huge stomach when you are eating almost nothing? I have seen MCAS drive weight gain in some...
Dr. Lawrence Afrin, Dr. Tania Dempsey
- Oct 16, 2017
Ask The NY MCAS Expert: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Questions Answered
 Is it possible to have a slightly elevated N-methylhistamine level if an individual’s dietary histamine level was extremely high...
Dr. Lawrence Afrin, Dr. Tania Dempsey
- Oct 6, 2017
Ask The MCAS Expert: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
What is the connection between mast cell disorders, celiac disease and immune deficiencies? Why are people often diagnosed with celiac-...
Dr. Lawrence Afrin, Dr. Tania Dempsey
- Sep 29, 2017
Ask The Expert: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
1. Can you discuss the co-existence of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Eosinophilic Esophagitis in so many patients?...
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