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Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda BluesteinConnective tissue disorders, like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), have far-reaching consequences. Author: Dr. Linda Bluestein
Connective tissue disorders, like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), have far-reaching consequences. Multi-systemic symptoms affect quality of life -- with pain, frequent injury, joints giving way," fatigue, headache, gastrointestinal problems, and insomnia being common. Welcome to Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, with your host and founder, Linda Bluestein, MD. Learn from specialists with diverse areas of medical and scientific expertise. Conversations cover topics relevant to everyone with symptomatic joint hypermobility (EDS, HSD, Marfan's). Learn to optimize your hypermobile health! Language: en-us Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Medicine, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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98. Environmental Triggers of Mast Cell Disease with Tania Dempsey, MD
Episode 98
Thursday, 16 May, 2024
SummaryDr. Tania Dempsey discusses mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) with a focus on environmental triggers of mast cell disease. TakeawaysInfections can trigger mast cell reactions and people with MCAS may react differently than those without.Identifying and addressing environmental triggers, such as mold and plastics, is important in managing MCAS. Immunotherapy for allergies and asthma may impact MCAS symptoms. Treatment options like Xolair (Omalizumab), ketotifen, cromolyn, and low dose naltrexone (LDN) are discussed. Nutrition, particularly protein intake, supports overall health and affects MCAS symptoms.Fish can be a good source of protein, but it is important to be aware of mercury levels and choose smaller fish.Testing mercury levels can help identify potential toxicity and guide treatment.Antihistamines can be beneficial for managing MCAS symptoms and should not be feared.Individuals with MCAS may have sensitivities to scents, environmental triggers, and EMFs.Finding healthcare providers who understand and can effectively treat MCAS is crucial.Chapters ➡00:00 Introduction to MCAS and Dr. Tanya Dempsey02:28 Infections and MCAS14:31 Immune Deficiency and Infections28:37 Environmental Triggers37:00 Air Purification and Food Quality42:01 Quality of Meat vs. Pesticide-Free Vegetables43:11 Fish as an Alternative to Meat44:32 Toxins in Fish and Mercury Levels46:02 Detoxing Mercury and Sushi Concerns47:08 Reactions to Sushi and Scombroid Food Poisoning48:43 Sensitivity to Scents and Environmental Triggers49:30 Long-Term Antihistamine Use and Dementia52:21 Reactions to Laundry and Facial Products56:23 Treatment Options after Failing Xolair57:12 Food Dyes and MCAS58:18 EMFs and MCAS59:22 Why Some Doctors Fail to Believe in MCAS01:03:41 Immunotherapy for Allergies and MCAS01:04:56 Managing Heat, Sun, and Exercise Triggers01:09:54 Diagnosing MCAS and Lab Testing Challenges01:11:20 Final Thoughts and Finding AnswersConnect with YOUR Bendy Specialist, Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD at https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/. Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them.🎧Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/. YOUR bendy body is our highest priority! 🧬🔬🦓Resources:Learn about Dr. Tania Dempsey, MD:Website: https://www.drtaniadempsey.com/Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/drtaniadempseyInstagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/drtaniadempseymd/Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/taniadempseymd/Linkedin Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tania-dempsey-m-d-82834a44Mast Cell Matters Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mast-cell-matters-deep-dives-on-mcas-with-tania/id1717106678Article: Learned Cautions Regarding Antibody Testing in MCAS https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37566881/Article: Diagnosis of mast cell activation syndrome: a global "consensus-2https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32324159/Article: Molecular Mechanisms of Scombroid Food Poisoninghttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36614252/Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy (SOT) as a Potential Treatment for Viral Infections and Lyme Disease: Preliminary Resultshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36412742/Efficacy of Double-Dose Dapsone Combination Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Lyme Disease/Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS) and Associated Co-infections: A Report of Three Cases and Retrospective Chart Reviewhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7690415/#MCAS #MastCell #MastCellActivationSyndrome #MastCellActivationDisorder #MastCellDisease #EDSAwarenessMonth #HSDAwarenessMonth#Podcast #BendyBodiesPodcast #BendyBuddy #BendyBodies #HypermobilityMD
