ChatGPT says MCAS 🤷‍♀️

Over the last 6 months I have had three episodes. The first one resulted in me telling my husband to call 911 because I had no idea what was happening. The 2nd & 3rd, I was able to manage myself. All episodes happen in the morning within hour or two after waking.

I would have to sudden urge to poop. While sitting on the toilet, my hands and feet start to tingle and itch. They turn red. Then I feel very nauseous and end up vomiting. After vomiting I get very sweaty all over. I end up laying on the bathroom floor for 30 mins to an hour. Eventually the abdominal cramps subside, sweating stops and my hands/feet no longer tingle just itch and stay red for another hour... Then its gone.

Originally I thought it was coffee on an empty stomach (I'm not a breakfast eater). I haven't had caffeine in weeks now. I'm fairly regimented. I wake up at 5:30 am, take the dogs outside. Then feed the dogs/cat, unload the dishwasher, make the bed, etc. when these episodes have happen it's between 6:30 & 7:30. I'm normally exhausted after and just want to sleep.

I have had allergic reactions (anaphylaxis ) in the past to blue cheese. The most recent was last Sept while traveling on business. I carry EpiPens with me. A few years ago, I went to an allergist for testing. Nearly every pin prick on my forearms reacted significantly.

Thoughts?

Posted Apr 3, 2026, 4:42 PM UTC · locked

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