Susannah Barnett

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• Strategies for coping with chronic pain in SM

  Learning to manage chronic pain can contribute to a better quality of life in patients living with systemic mastocytosis.

• Though rare, SM can damage the lungs. Here’s how to mitigate it

  Lung damage in systemic mastocytosis patients is rare but can lead to major symptoms. Avoiding triggers is key.

• Understanding SM’s effect on the lymph nodes

  Learn more about how lymph nodes react in systemic mastocytosis and how those reactions can affect the rest of the body.

• How to manage SM symptoms triggered by weather

  You can deal with weather-related SM symptom triggers by planning ahead, taking precautions and being aware of potential changes.

• How to prepare for dental care when you have SM

  A dental visit can involve triggers that can set off SM symptoms. Take time to talk to your doctor and dentist beforehand.

• Inflammation in SM: Why it happens and how to manage it

  Systemic mastocytosis floods the body with mast cells that release inflammation-causing chemicals, causing a variety of symptoms.

• Managing gastrointestinal symptoms of systemic mastocytosis

  GI symptoms are the second most common effect of SM. Learn how to manage them with diet, lifestyle and medications.

• Atypical SM symptoms: How to recognize them and tell your doctor

  People living with systemic mastocytosis often report different symptoms and triggers, as well as varying severity and duration.

• What to expect during a bone marrow biopsy for SM

  Learn what to expect during a bone marrow biopsy, an essential part of the toolkit for the accurate diagnosis of systemic mastocytosis (SM).

• How vitamin D deficiency can worsen SM symptoms

  Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, maintain bone health and support the immune system, and without it, SM symptoms may worsen.