This post discusses my journey to exercising pain-free with MCAS.
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17 years of chronic pain
After 17 years of being unable to ride my bike due to constant grinding-glass-like pain in my knee joints, I’m thrilled to be back on my bike again! My relationship with chronic pain started back in college when I contracted Lyme Disease and several co-infections which went undiagnosed and untreated for decades.
I had been a competitive runner, Nordic skier, and triathlete, but had to stop exercising around 1992 due to constant knee pain. At several points in the last 30 years, I was able to resume exercising briefly. But the pain always came back. And at times I was unable to even walk one block due to excruciating pain.
Added to that, in the last five years, I began a downward spiral of pain and debilitating symptoms due to MCAS. I could only tolerate a dozen foods, my inflammation went out of control, and I had constant insomnia.
I started using Healy
This spring I started using this tiny beneficial microcurrent device called Healy, and my inflammation diminished considerably. Over the last two weeks, I noticed could walk pain-free. I had my bike tuned up, and today I took my first bike ride in 17 years. The exhilaration! It was amazing!!!
What is Healy?
Healy is a small wearable beneficial microcurrent device. This post discusses what Healy is and the pros and cons of using it.
This post describes using Healy for MCAS.
This post discusses how to get the most out of Healy.
What is MCAS?
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a chronic condition that affects all organ systems. MCAS is serious and disabling and people with MCAS experience often significant and debilitating symptoms daily, including anaphylaxis, which can be fatal.MCAS is often found in combination with other chronic conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).
Frequently healthcare providers do not know about MCAS, and the tests for MCAS are problematic because they are not uniformly reliable. MCAS can be difficult to manage. Treatments include blocking mast cell mediators with anti-histamines and mast cell stabilizers, as well as avoiding triggers.
Check out this post on how to manage MCAS.
The bucket theory
The bucket theory offers a helpful analogy for understanding symptom reactions with MCAS.Think of your body as an empty bucket that you want to keep from overflowing. Different foods and activities fill your histamine bucket at different speeds but they combine to form the total level of histamine in your body (how full your bucket is). A fuller bucket means you have more histamine symptoms. When you manage triggers, reduce exposure to known triggers, and take medications and supplements to reduce histamine, you can manage the level of your bucket.
Know your typical symptom progression
Knowing your symptom progression in a symptom flare is the key to developing your own rescue plan. In this post, I discuss how to determine your own symptom progression. Once you know what typically happens in your symptom progression you can design a rescue plan to address those symptoms.
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Check out this powerful frequency device
Healy is an individualized specific microcurrent device (ISM) that runs beneficial electrical currents directed by an app on your phone. Healy can be used to magnify your intention and to get the most out of your life. Check out this post for more about Healy. And this post provides some tips and tricks for Healy.
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Disclaimer
The preceding material does not constitute medical advice. This information is for information purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, cure or treatment. Always seek advice from your medical doctor.
