by Amber Walker | Mar 2, 2020 | All About MCAS, Genetics, Research
In 2019 I published a book on MCAS, but in all reality the book was put together in 2017/2018. (Who knew the editing process could be so lengthy!) So, for the last several months I’ve been perusing the academic literature in order to determine if there have been any...
by Amber Walker | Mar 1, 2020 | All About MCAS, Environmental Concerns, Patient Stories
August 10th, 2018 Ticks are most often associated with Lyme disease, but they can also transmit a bunch of other serious health conditions, which often lead to the development of mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Summer Carroll is a 29-year-old from...
by Amber Walker | Feb 24, 2020 | All About MCAS, Treatment Options
An article came out in 2019 that offered some very useful and practical information about medication excipients for patients and providers alike. One of the unfortunate realities of this world is that the patient community does not always have access to full-text...
by Amber Walker | Feb 10, 2020 | All About MCAS, Genetics
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: Are we barking up the wrong tree? This is a question that’s been on my mind for a long time now. And I know I’m not alone in this, as several patients and colleagues have also brought up this topic. Are we too busy focusing on the...
by Amber Walker | Jan 27, 2020 | Just for Fun!, Mindset, Resources
Whether a seasoned traveler or someone who very rarely ventures outside of their zip code, traveling can pose some stressful and challenging scenarios for both the everyday Joe and the patient who has MCAS or other types of chronic illness. Growing up in Alaska and...
