Long-Hauler's Histamine Response

Symptoms of Mast Cell activation can be present in many people struggling with "Long Haul Covid".These may include (but are certainly not limited to):

• eyes: irritation, itching, watering
• wide-ranging food sensitivities
• nose: itching, running
• mouth and throat: itching, swelling in your tongue or lips, swelling in your throat
• lungs: trouble breathing, wheezing
• skin: itching, flushing, hives, sweating, swelling, rash
• heart and blood vessels: low blood pressure, rapid heart rate
• stomach and intestines: cramping, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain
• nervous system: headache, confusion, fatigue

(Please note: in some rare but severe cases, symptoms could include a rapid drop in blood pressure, weak pulse, and narrowed airways in your lungs, making it difficult to breathe. This condition may be anaphylactic shock and require emergency treatment.. please seek medical care!)

The process of finding and eliminating triggers from diet and environment can be frustrating and confusing. This also makes folks with MCAS feel like a social burden and thus struggle with isolation and eventually mental health issues.