Strawberry
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Has anyone started a low histamine diet, only to have their MCAS worsen? I read about that happening with Yasmina Ykelenstam, and I seem to remember @Gingergrrl got worse after finding out about her MCAS?
I have partially reduced histamine foods, but have not gone low histamine due to the fear of getting worse. As it is, my chemical sensitivities have started to get worse again. VOCs are bothering me far more than they have in years, and I am finding myself choking on car exhaust fumes more frequently than I used to. I also had a minor reaction to Swedish Fish, assuming it was the food coloring. I really want to try low histamine and see if I improve, but I can't help but wonder if it is more damaging in the short term?
Really would like to hear experiences both way. Negative and positive.
Thank you in advance!
I have partially reduced histamine foods, but have not gone low histamine due to the fear of getting worse. As it is, my chemical sensitivities have started to get worse again. VOCs are bothering me far more than they have in years, and I am finding myself choking on car exhaust fumes more frequently than I used to. I also had a minor reaction to Swedish Fish, assuming it was the food coloring. I really want to try low histamine and see if I improve, but I can't help but wonder if it is more damaging in the short term?
Really would like to hear experiences both way. Negative and positive.
Thank you in advance!