Susannah Barnett

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• 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.

• Living with SM: Managing mood changes and neurological symptoms

  Mood changes and neurological symptoms are common in systemic mastocytosis patients and can be managed with diet, lifestyle and medications.

• How to keep track of your medical records with a rare disease

  It is important to monitor the progression of your systemic mastocytosis and your treatment plan by filing your tests and results.

• Why you should consider daily logging of your SM symptoms

  Logging daily systemic mastocytosis symptoms can help you avoid triggers and assist your doctor in managing your SM.

• How to know if your systemic mastocytosis doctor is right for you

  Define your expectations of your health care provider by prioritizing the qualities most important to your disease treatment and management.

• SM and MCAS: similarities and differences

  Systemic mastocytosis (SM) and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) are similar conditions with key differences.

• How to know when to go to the hospital for an allergic reaction

  Though most allergic reactions can be treated at home, there are some symptoms that require immediate medical attention.

• Identifying and managing brain fog caused by SM

  Brain fog caused by SM can be debilitating, but fortunately, there are ways to manage it and reduce its effect on your daily life.