Alissa Zingman MD MPH - ZebraMD Profile picture
Oct 21, 2021 9 tweets 3 min read Read on X
#mastcellawarenessday #MCAS Wish I wore make up and didn't have Pirate's Booty crumbs on my shirt but here goes an impromptu MCAS talk! Part 1
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These freeze frames are something. Lord, I hope this helps someone. There must be a more social media savvy way to do this!
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El fin. Don't forget to ask about frequent illness and check for selective Ig deficiency!
OMGosh, I skipped GI! H2 receptors! Bloating, Crampy pain, grassiness, nausea, IBS symptoms. There is sooo much more to say about MCAS! It affects EVERY THING.
Last word on #MCAS Hope #MedTwitter follows as well!

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