Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) & MCS: Dr. Lawrence Afrin

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This episode is titled, "A Critical Link? Mast Cell Activation and Chemical Intolerance."

My guest is Dr. Lawrence Afrin, a long-time physician and expert on MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome).

You will hear Dr. Afrin discuss:

• Could MCAS be at the root of Chemical Intolerance for many people?
• The primary symptoms of MCAS and what to do if you can't find or see a doctor.
• Medication that people with MCAS could try with a discussion about fillers and excipients that can lead to reactions for people with MCS.

I hope you enjoy the conversation and find it of benefit.
Links:

Overlooked for Decades, Mast Cells May Explain Chemical Intolerance
Mast cell activation may explain many cases of chemical intolerance

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1. Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) & MCS: Dr. Lawrence Afrin (00:00:00)

2. Intro clip from Dr. Afrin. He talks about reaching out to patients long after first consulting with them to discuss how they may have MCAS. (00:00:05)

3. Aaron introduces the podcast and episode (00:00:32)

4. Dr. Afrin briefly explains potential link between MCAS and MCS (00:03:44)

5. Dr. Afrin discusses the QEESI diagnostic test for MCS and his research focused on MCS and MCAS (00:05:44)

6. Dr. Afrin explains the history of MCAS as an illness (00:07:37)

7. Dr. Afrin explains what happens inside the body for people with MCAS and what makes them feel ill (00:12:28)

8. Dr. Afrin discusses challenges doctors face when it comes to diagnosing people with MCAS (00:21:21)

9. Dr. Afrin talks about how chemicals may play a role in MCAS (00:35:26)

10. Dr. Afrin discusses things people can do about MCAS if they cannot find or go to a doctor (00:38:44)

11. Dr. Afrin talks about medications for MCAS and how people can find options they may not react to (00:43:39)

12. Dr. Afrin discusses the notion of light vs. heavy medications and low-dose Naltrexone (00:50:40)

13. Dr. Afrin talks about MCAS and vision problems (00:55:27)

14. Aaron concludes the episode (00:57:31)