98. Environmental Triggers of Mast Cell Disease with Tania Dempsey, MD

Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein

Summary

Dr. Tania Dempsey discusses mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) with a focus on environmental triggers of mast cell disease.

Takeaways

• Infections 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 Dempsey

02:28 Infections and MCAS

14:31 Immune Deficiency and Infections

28:37 Environmental Triggers

37:00 Air Purification and Food Quality

42:01 Quality of Meat vs. Pesticide-Free Vegetables

43:11 Fish as an Alternative to Meat

44:32 Toxins in Fish and Mercury Levels

46:02 Detoxing Mercury and Sushi Concerns

47:08 Reactions to Sushi and Scombroid Food Poisoning

48:43 Sensitivity to Scents and Environmental Triggers

49:30 Long-Term Antihistamine Use and Dementia

52:21 Reactions to Laundry and Facial Products

56:23 Treatment Options after Failing Xolair

57:12 Food Dyes and MCAS

58:18 EMFs and MCAS

59:22 Why Some Doctors Fail to Believe in MCAS

01:03:41 Immunotherapy for Allergies and MCAS

01:04:56 Managing Heat, Sun, and Exercise Triggers

01:09:54 Diagnosing MCAS and Lab Testing Challenges

01:11:20 Final Thoughts and Finding Answers

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Resources:

Learn about Dr. Tania Dempsey, MD:

Website: https://www.drtaniadempsey.com/

Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/drtaniadempsey

Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/drtaniadempseymd/

Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/taniadempseymd/

Linkedin Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tania-dempsey-m-d-82834a44

Mast Cell Matters Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mast-cell-matters-deep-dives-on-mcas-with-tania/id1717106678

Article: Learned Cautions Regarding Antibody Testing in MCAS

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37566881/

Article: Diagnosis of mast cell activation syndrome: a global "consensus-2

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32324159/

Article: Molecular Mechanisms of Scombroid Food Poisoning

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36614252/

Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy (SOT) as a Potential Treatment for Viral Infections and Lyme Disease: Preliminary Results

https://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 Review

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7690415/

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