They Give me Grace, Joy, and Hope: My two little pumpkins!

A little about Mastocytosis . . .

Mastocytosis is a group of rare disorders of both children and adults caused by the presence of too many mast cells (mastocytes) and CD34+ mast cell precursors in a person's body. It can affect just the skin or it can also affect internal organs such as the stomach, lungs, and intestines.

Some Symptoms Associated with Mastocytosis:
* Itching
* Rashes
* Abdominal cramping
* Anaphylaxis (shock from allergic or immune causes)
* Skin lesions
* Abdominal discomfort
* Episodes of very low blood pressure (including shock) & faintness
* Bone or muscle pain
* Nausea & vomiting
* Concentration difficulty
* Brain fog
* Flushing

Patients with Mastocytosis may feel better when taking reflux meds and antihistamines. Proton pump inhibitors help reduce production of gastric acid, which is often increased in patients with mastocytosis.

To learn more about Mastocytosis, please visit:
www.mastokids.org

or

www.tmsforacure.org

They Give me Grace, Joy, and Hope

Avery Grace

Sunday, October 26, 2008

My two little pumpkins!

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