@danmlee: I am sorry you feel this way but let me tell you I have felt that exact way and still do off and on. I was diagnosed with Systemic Mastocytosis 11 years ago. I went thru a week of tests: bone marrow biopsy, 24 hr urine, labs of all kinds. Saw bone doctor, hematologist and then Dr. Butterfield (all at Mayo). I was on Interferon for 3 years (giving myself shots 3 times a week). I had nearly every side effect they listed. I still struggle from fatigue and depression. I've had numerous broken bones (bones of a 90 yr old)...and in recent years been seen as indolent. It seems I am riding the effects of the Interferon after having a adverse reaction to PegIntron (a one shot a week med) and have been off any prescription medication for Masto since. I do a lab kit sent to me from Mayo every 6 months. I do a 24 hr urine and have blood vials drawn and it's dry iced to Mayo from Fargo(ND). As long as the numbers are as Dr. Butterfield sees fit I will continue in this manner. I am on aspirin. I flush, I have restless leg, I have off and on adverse reactions to various foods and temperatures. I am low in iron(I do not store iron)so am on a lot of iron and calcium...which is hard on my digestive track. Winters are by far the hardest on me with less daylight and cold temperatures. I use a lightbox to help with fatigue and depression usually starting in Oct to April. I have been frustrated with this disease but I know that many suffer much more than I. Am need to feel grateful with the indolent role. Welcome here.

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