Dr. Diana discusses the new protocol for diagnosing mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and asks us to consider — could other histamine producers be to blame?
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Dr. Diana discusses the new protocol for diagnosing mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and asks us to consider — could other histamine producers be to blame?
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Ty, I’m interested in EDS, POTS mast disorders. Am almost 60yo, issued r becoming harder to manage as I age, ty
Good stuff!!!!
Very helpful! But I cannot find the written version of the protocol in Handouts…? Headed to the doctor on Wed. to ask for testing to rule out/in mast cell disorder diseases and would love to take the protocol with me!
The info is in the ebook, The Driscoll Theory. Download it, and print what you need to take with you. Everything is backed by studies whi h are cited and you can print those too. 🙂
Go to Amazon and search for The Driscoll Theory. Or click on the icon to the right.
I have been diagnosed with pseudoexfoliation syndrome, open angle glaucoma, sicca syndrome, blepharitis & EDS hypermobility. Having great difficulty keeping pressures under control and cannot tolerate glaucoma drops, currently using Saflutan holding eye pressure at 20.
Very little information on pseudoexfoliation on line.
My ophthalmologist has no answers whatsoever to any of the above
Where can I find the handout for the new Mast Cell Protocol. I specifically am looking for info on treatment. I have been reading on your sight about Zyrtec and Zantac and I specifically work like info on medicines that would be helpful so I can take this inforamtion with me to my next appointment with my primary care doctor. I also was very interested in the medicine diamox (I think it is for intracranial pressure. I have had really bad neck pain for over 10 years and have had GI and fatigue issues for over 15 years ( I… Read more »