I read an article that says Mast Cell Activation syndrome (MCAS) can cause fibromyalgia. Since I've always been allergic to "everything" I decided to see if that was my issue. The treatment is pretty simple: I started by taking an H1 antihistamine- Claritin (or you can use Allegra, Zyrtec, just Google it.) After 1 week my fibro symptoms were turned way down, my jaw stopped hurting and my headaches went away. Then I added in an H2 antihistamine (Pepcid AC) and started taking both twice a day. After three days I feel like a new person. My knees and shoulders stopped hurting, my energy is way up, back to normal. The only symptom I have left is a little stiffness in hips when standing. Here is the article: https://www.vitality101.com/health-a-z/fibro-se...

BTW MCAS is also suspected in POIS, as well as IBS, POTS, exercise anaphylaxis, and more.

Thanks @A MyFibroTeam Member. That are article is helpful.

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@A MyFibroTeam Member, how did you stay away from Salicylates? I know I wouldn’t be able to to the Guafenesin Protocol, Salicylates are in so many things....like lotion, shampoo, medications, supplements, topical medications, cosmetics etc. I know I wouldn’t religiously read the labels of anything that goes into my mouth or onto my skin.

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I did the Guafenesin protocol to no avail

Yes that’s how they found out mucinex helps Fibro By accident a patient found they felt better after taking it and started the protocol.