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Share your stories and your knowledge! Welcome to the wiki about Mastocytosis and other Mast Cell Disorders that anyone can edit Working on 15 articles since June 2009. News Latest Journal Articles on Mastocytosis and Mast Cell Disorders What is Mastocytosis? Mastocytosis is an umbrella term for a number of disorders of the mast cells, and the disease can affect sufferers in different ways. Systemic Mastocytosis (SM) ...Aggressive Mastocytosis ...Indolent Mastocytosis (IM) ...Mastocytosis with associated Hematologic Disorder ...Mast Cell Leukemia Mast Cell Activation Syndrome or Disorder (MCAD) Cutaneous Mastocytosis (CM) ...Urticaria Pigmentosa (UP) ...Solitary Mastocytoma (Pediatric) ...Diffuse Cutaneous Mastocytosis (Pediatric) Telengiecstasia Macularis Eruptive Perstans (TMEP) Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia syndrome (POTS) has also been connected with Mastocytosis Symptoms of Mastocytosis Flushing Hives Gastric problems Anaphylaxis Skin 'spots' Elevated Histamine Levels Dizzy spells and much, much more!!! Managing Mastocytosis Choosing a treatment Histamine Blockers PUVA Treatments Medications Diet Exercise Tests Impact of Mastocytosis Symptoms Complications More Topics Body chemistry Books Organizations Mastocytosis Wiki help Glossary

New stories Michelle Michelle's story: "I was born with several 'birthmarks' and diagnosed with Urticaria Pigmentosa several years later, but not before various doctors informed my parents the spots were anything from flea bites to chicken pox. I had an anaphylactic reaction to a bee sting when I was 10 years old and nearly died, not realising that UP could cause anaphylaxis..." (read more) Kelly's Story: I was diagnosed with Mastocytosis 6 years ago at the age of 38. I had been experiencing symptoms such as itching, rash, dizzyness and intestinal problems for a couple of years previously. Unfortunately it was at my last doctor's visit before I lost my insurance..." (read more) You can add your story, too! Please contribute to content by telling us your experience with Mastocytosis. Sign in, and then type your user name in this box to create a new story page. <createbox> preload=Template:New_page editintro=Template:Welcome width=20 bgcolor=#f9f9f9 </createbox> To contribute content, it is as easy as clicking on any red link in the wiki to contribute what you know about that subject. Welcome!