Here's How You Treat Long Covid | Lessons From MCAS - Dr Tina Peers

In this discussion, Dr. Tina Peers, with her experience in treating MCAS, elaborates on the overlap between Long Covid and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). She notes that many Long Covid symptoms, such as fatigue, headaches, and gastrointestinal issues, closely resemble those seen in MCAS, suggesting a potential link. Dr. Peers shares her treatment approach for MCAS patients, which includes dietary changes to reduce high-histamine foods, supplements like vitamin D, vitamin C, niacin, zinc, and quercetin, and antihistamines. She also mentions the potential use of H2 antagonists and mast cell stabilizers for more severe cases. The importance of patience in treatment is emphasized due to the slow turnover of mast cells, which can take six months to show improvement. Furthermore, an app called "People with" is highlighted for symptom tracking in Long Covid and MCAS patients. The talk suggests that while Long Covid is not solely MCAS-related, addressing mast cell dysfunction could significantly alleviate symptoms for some sufferers.