Does a diagnosis of MCAS make much difference? If there is no real treatment, only managing symptoms, is it worth the fight to get a diagnosis? I'm in Australia.
I spoke with my GP yesterday and suggested I might have MCAS as it is the only thing I can find to explain my anaphylaxis reaction to the fat content of soy. His first step was to send me for a blood test to check if I am Celiac. Given I don't react to wheat I can already tell him the answer to that. (The same doctor sent a friend for a blood test and then confirmed she wasn't post-menopausal after she went to see him about heavy periods 🙄🤦)
I have severe anxiety and agoraphobia so if a diagnosis is not going to make a difference I would rather continue on as I have been for the past 6-7 years and just avoid my triggers where possible, otherwise I think I need a new doctor.
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