Comorbid Conditions, Differential Diagnoses, etc.

A forum for discussing fungal infections, such as yeast, candida, or mold, including toxins released by mold infections in the body. (For sensitivity to airborne mold spores, see the "Mold Spores, Chemical, or Food Sensitivities" forum.)

Mast cells are immune cells that are involved in allergic reactions such as hives, anaphylaxis, dermatographia, and sometimes intestinal inflammation. Mast cells can become activated by two things: allergens or autonomic nerves. Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a condition defined by abnormal mast cell activation and allergic reactions - but without any obvious allergic cause. (For allergic reactions with a known cause, see the "Immunology, Inflammation, Allergies" forum.)

This is the forum for connective tissue problems related to impaired collagen, such as abnormally droopy skin or hypermobile cartilage. This is also the place to discuss disorders like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), vascular compression syndromes, and related conditions such as craniocervical instability (CCI).

A sub-forum for discussions about autoimmunity (including symptoms, testing and treatment), whether those autoimmune issues are comorbid to your ME/CFS, or whether you are exploring the possibility that your ME/CFS symptoms may themselves be due to autoimmunity.