Treatment

Time seems to have gotten away from me because somehow it’s been over three months since I last wrote a post. I guess part of the issue is that I just didn’t feel like I had enough to share. Progress has been slower than I want it to be, but I might as well explain what’s been happening. Your browser does not support the audio element. Med Changes When I first wrote about my MCAS diagnosis, I was only on the initial medication that the doctor recommended as a starting point. The tricky part about treatment is that you have to treat different parts of the body with different meds. I hesitate to mention exactly which ones I’m taking since I’m not a doctor, and each case is so different that it probably wouldn’t apply to someone else. ...

I figured it is about time for me to give everyone an update on how things have been going since I started the treatment for MCAS. I also just got my second shot this week, so I am a little bit closer to the point where the medication will be fully effective. I also went on a little trip recently that really tested my limits, and I wanted to share a bit about that too. ...

I have been itching to write this post, but at the same time, it feels like such a big announcement that I don’t even know where to start. I guess the easiest way is to just dive right in and start talking about it. The basics are that I got a diagnosis of a condition that appears to be the root cause of everything that has been going on. And on top of that, I have already started treatment for it and it appears to be working! ...

I thought I would take a break from talking about my health issues to focus on one of the solutions that I was able to find that really helped me out. I have been using the Curable app for a few months now after a recommendation from my therapist. It is the kind of app that has a subscription, but I have found it extremely helpful and well worth it. Product Review Pros: Professional voice actorsHigh quality adviceBacked by researchEmergency Button Cons: Requires Subscription Score: 10/10 Your browser does not support the audio element. Features The Curable app is designed to help users understand and manage their chronic pain by providing narrated, science-backed, and insightful lessons and exercises. These activities are quick and accessible, typically taking less than 10 minutes to complete. The app offers a variety of lesson/exercise categories, including education, meditation, writing, and brain training, all of which can be selected in the roadmap mode. ...