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Constant red face and arms with flushing, could it be gluten sensitivity or dairy?
06-07-2014, 01:39 AM
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It could be all sorts of things, but you could also have something called a mast cell activation disorder (MCAD). It was only recognized a couple years ago, so most doctors don't even know about it, let alone how to diagnose or test for it.

It involves the mast cells - which release histamines - triggering when they shouldn't. It can result in heat and flushing due to elevated histamine levels.

Information in this online is VERY sketchy, but the best information I've found is actually on a couple Facebook groups, in their files sections. Get on Facebook and search for mcad, mcas, or mast cell disorder and a few will come up.

Also, there is something called a histamine intolerance, which also causes elevated histamine levels and flushing. A website called the low histamine chef talks about the condition and dietary and other aids for it.

Many foods - including many fruit - can be high histamine or can inhibit the body's ability to break down histamine, so it can make it worse. Or foods can trigger the mast cells (gluten is a common one). So can heat or cold (in MCAD), exposure to chemicals (like in buildings or at a school),smells, movement or exercise, water or other substances, friction, stress or excitement, all sorts of things. Depends on the person, which thing will trigger it. It's a very quirky condition.

Truly, I'd check this out online, and then you can explore to see if you can find a knowledgeable doctor in your area to help! Wishing you good luck.
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