Resources to share with patients
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.
Recipe Ideas for MCAS
From our Nourishing Health & Happiness with MCAS series — simple, nourishing recipes designed to support digestion, comfort, and everyday enjoyment.
Socialising and Eating Out
From our Nourishing Health & Happiness with MCAS series — practical tips for enjoying meals out and social occasions while supporting your health and comfort.
Supplements for MCAS
From our Nourishing Health & Happiness with MCAS series - evidence-informed guidance on supplements that may support wellbeing in MCAS.
Reintroducing Foods Safely
From our Nourishing Health & Happiness with MCAS series — a gentle guide to reintroducing foods, helping you expand your diet with confidence and care.
Unwanted Weight Gain with MCAS
From our Nourishing Health & Happiness with MCAS series — explore possible causes of weight changes and find balanced ways to support a healthy body and mind.
Malnutrition and MCAS
From our Nourishing Health & Happiness with MCAS series — understand the risks of malnutrition with MCAS and learn how to nourish your body safely and effectively.
Gaining Weight on a Low Histamine Diet
From our Nourishing Health & Happiness with MCAS series — gentle, practical ideas for maintaining or gaining weight while following a low histamine approach.
Gaining Weight on a Low Dairy Diet
From our Nourishing Health & Happiness with MCAS series, discover nourishing, dairy-free or low dairy ways to support healthy weight gain while meeting your body’s needs.
Eating enough fibre with MCAS
From our Nourishing Health & Happiness with MCAS series — discover simple, gentle ways to include more fibre for better gut health and overall wellbeing.
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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