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libraryzen's review
3.0
There is a lot of good I formation here, but it can get repetitive and the author never mentions how to heal the patient other than lets give you a bag of medications.
ameyawarde's review
5.0
Must read for anyone who has (or suspects) MCAS or is a health professional!
evildevilfish's review against another edition
inspiring
slow-paced
5.0
Very insightful, detailed descriptions of mast cell activation and its impact on all the body’s systems.
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Supportive medical specialists. Uplifting and hopeful.amiegold's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
This book has helped me understand my own MCAS immensely. I read the first half solid and then have used it as a reference, searching for experiences, medicine, etc similar to mine.
He’s very respectful to his patients and other doctors.
I do wish he talked about other treatments / life changes outside of medication, though the notes on medications each patient responded to was very helpful!
He’s very respectful to his patients and other doctors.
I do wish he talked about other treatments / life changes outside of medication, though the notes on medications each patient responded to was very helpful!
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Graphic: Chronic illness
thechronicknitter's review
5.0
While this book could be a lot to read/process at one time (paricularly if you suffer from brain fog) it was extremely informative, well thought out, and not too difficult to understand. The case studies allow both patients and healthcare professionals insight into the disease. As a patient I learned that the vast majority of symptoms I had, as well as diagnoses, could be attributable to MCAS. It opened my eyes to just how big this disease is and the many ways that it can affect the human body.
If you are interested in MCAS, medical knowledge, or chronic illness this is certainly an interesting read.
If you are interested in MCAS, medical knowledge, or chronic illness this is certainly an interesting read.
paperandkindness's review against another edition
5.0
Dr. Afrin does an excellent job at providing enough detail in the specific case studies while at the same time not drowning the reader in complicated chemistry. Afrin likes to use what he refers to as "$400 medical words," but the medical dictionary included in the book was able to explain any terms I wasn't familiar with. I would recommend this book to anyone who suspects that they have a mast cell disorder.
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