@jpearo you can ask an allergist to check your tryptase level, that would rule out mastocytosis.jpearo you can ask an allergist to check your tryptase level, that would rule out mastocytosis.

@leilanis How were you able to get a diagnosis? My family and I have been trying to find a diagnosis for the past three years, especially because every flare is worse than the last one. I have developed six new food allergies since july and my environmental allergies have gotten worse as well. We've eliminated every other disease that could be causing my symptoms but my allergist doesnt want to give me a diagnosis since my 24 hr histamine level came back normal as did the kit mutation even though I have responded to medication (It doesnt reduce the amount of reactions during flares but it does increase the amount of time I can be around my triggers and makes my reactions less severe).

The good news, mast cell leukemia is very rare according to the research I’ve read. My breathing gets bad to the point that I am sitting in he ground trying to get a breath in during my tennis lessons. I’m good for a few months then I will get a “flare” and I would have to use my rescue inhaler 3-4 times in a one hour lesson. I haven’t let it stop me. However I just partially tore my Achilles’ tendon, most likely secondary to side effects of meds I’ve been on, like prednisone, Celebrex and Cipro. So it’s always one thing after another but I am not willing to let it stop me from doing things that were and are really a part of me — we are a really active family. I learned to snowboard two years ago even though cold often makes my breathing worse. I have doctors that understand that sports are a huge part of who I am and they help me stay as active as possible. I think it’s part of stubbornness (I like to call strong will 🙂 ) that keeps me going. Although sometimes i pay the price, but every athlete does. Ours is just diffferent.