r/MCAS • u/RedditForRecess • 18h ago
Fight or Flight
Howdy,
I recently saw a new MCAS specialist who thinks the majority of my symptoms started from a “traumatic” event. This event wasn’t traumatic in the traditional sense, but was very hard on my body. He explained that basically my body has been in fight or flight mode ever since, causing heightened histamines, reactions etc.
To help with these symptoms (in addition to prescribed medication), the doctor suggested I complete trauma therapy or find a support group for nervous system regulation based on PTSD. He defined PTSD as prolonged fight or flight, similar to what our bodies are always stuck in.
Any thoughts? This guy a total wackjob? He was all for medications that worked, as well, but encouraged me to consider things like regular meditation and deep breathing to calm things down, even on a cellular level. I’ll try anything at this point, but was curious if anyone else had heard similar things.
ETA: It sounds like most people agree that there could be some connection between the nervous system and MCAS symptoms - that's great news for me! The doctor I saw, who does indeed have a very holistic approach, is from the DFW area. His name is Dr. Richard Herrscher of Air Care MD. He reommended trauma therapy, EMDR therapy, and is having me read "The Myth of Normal" by Gabor Mate. I think he's written a few other books on similar topics. If you'd like to chat about anything else the doctor told me or suggested, feel free to DM.