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Anaesthetic and Surgical Guide - Planning for surgery for people with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

We understand that planning for surgery or any procedure requiring anaesthesia can feel daunting when you have MCAS. These situations can bring uncertainty - but with the right preparation and support, they can be managed safely. This guide, developed by members of our Medical Advisory Board, aims to help you feel more confident and informed about what to expect.

DID YOU KNOW.... What is MCAS?

This poster provides brief facts about MCAS. These are great for sending to friends and family to help them understand or for taking to medical appointments.

DID YOU KNOW.... What can trigger MCAS symptoms?

This poster provides brief facts around Triggers and MCAS. These are great for sending to friends and family to help them understand or for taking to medical appointments.

DID YOU KNOW.... Fragrances can make people ill

This poster provides brief facts around fragrances and MCAS. These are great for sending to friends and family to help them understand or for taking to medical appointments.

DID YOU KNOW.... Managing MCAS

This poster provides brief facts around managing MCAS. These are great for sending to friends and family to help them understand or for taking to medical appointments.

A Quick Guide to MCAS

A handy 2 page Quick Guide to MCAS. An easy to read and understand overview of mast cells, MCAS symptoms, triggers, management, treatment and the histamine bucket theory.

Nourishing Health and Happiness with MCAS

We have worked with registered dietitian, Chloe Hall, to explore some of the most common diets followed by people with MCAS, and the key nutritional concerns that often arise. In this resource, we’ll look at practical ways to support your diet when living with MCAS.

MCAS Testing

This leaflet documents some of the tests that may be used to diagnose MCAS and explains how to read the results.

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