In the MCAS world when it comes to food there are 5 key words that you need to know. People with MCAS usually have a problem with at least 1 or more of these foods.
- histamine
- oxalates
- lectins
- FODmaps
- Salicylates
Oxalates, lectins, and salicylates are microscopic crystals found in plants that are the plants defense system. When people with MCAS eat these certain foods these microscopic crystals can cause severe pain, burning and other symptoms that I will list down below.
Oxalate sensitivity symptom list
- Fibromyalgia
- Fatigue
- Vulvodynia
- Interstitial Cystitis (urinary burning and pain)
- Joint pains
- Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
- Hair loss
- Arthritis
- Kidney stones
- Cataracts
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Breast Cancer
- Endometriosis
- Uterine fibroids
- PCOS
- Thyroid dysfunction
- Arthralgias
- Ear crystals/vertigo
- Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis
- White spots on skin
- Asthma
- Autism
Lectins:
Lectin Sensitiviy Symptoms list:
- Fatigue
- Lack of motivation
- Brain fog
- Pain in the joints and elsewhere in the body
- Skin breakouts
- Digestive problems including bloating, gas, nausea, and irritable bowel syndrome
- Mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and psychosis
- Neurodegenerative diseases
- Autoimmune diseases
- Inability to gain or lose weight
- Blood sugar problems
- Water retention
- Excessive mucus
Lectins can cause joint burning
Lectins, Low and High Lectin Food lists and the mast cell connection
Salicylate sensitivity symptom list
- Aspirin allergy
- Ear ringing (tinnitus)
- Nasal congestion
- Sinus infection and inflammation
- Nasal or sinus polyps
- Chronic cough
- Asthma
- Itchy skin, Hives
- Rashes
- Abdominal pain
- Gas
- Diarrhea
- Inflammation of the GI tract, including colitis
- Tissue swelling
- Fatigue
- abdominal pain
- gas
- ear ringing
- trouble breathing
- sinus issues
- asthma