Mast Cell Matters: Deep dives on MCAS with Tania Dempsey, MD - Presented by The POTScast

Cell membrane health and why it matters for MCAS and beyond with Dr. Melanie Stein and Dr. Tania Dempsey

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:15:00 +0000

Dr. Melanie Stein, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Physician in Portland, Oregon and a recognized leader in Cell Membrane Therapy for the treatment of complex and chronic illness. She specializes in restoring health at the cellular level—repairing and revitalizing cell membranes to improve energy production, enhance detoxification, and restore healthy communication between cells.

In this episode, she and Dr. Dempsey discuss why cell membrane health is relevant to MCAS and many other chronic illnesses, testing and treatment approaches, their favorite in-office treatments, diet considerations and much more.

Dr. Stein's clinic's website is here.

Dr. Stein's book, Breaking Through Chronic Illness, is here on Amazon.

Dr. Tania Dempsey's website is here.

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More cutting edge treatments (part 2) with Dr. Tania Dempsey

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:02:05 +0000

Dr. Dempsey is always looking for new ways to help her complex patients. In this episode Dr. Dempsey discusses how she incorporates treatments with Methylene Blue, peptides, and the Nanovi breathing device. For each one she explains what it is, how it works, the risks and benefits, who is a good candidate, and more.

More information about Dr. Tania Dempsey and her clinic can be found at https://drtaniadempsey.com/.

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Pediatric Complex Chronic Illness & Treatment with Dr. Casey Kelley

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:38:00 +0000

Dr. Casey Kelley is Board Certified in family and integrative medicine, teaches on the faculty of the Northwestern Medical School, and her care is informed by her own past experience having complex chronic invisible illness. Now she treats some of the very toughest cases, including Lyme, POTS, PANS/PANDAS, MCAS and more. In this episode she and Dr. Dempsey discuss cutting-edge treatment approaches for these conditions in pediatric patients, and we highly recommend this episode for anyone wanting to hear the latest thinking in treatments for these young patients. Dr. Kelley's website is here.

Dr. Dempsey's website is here.

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Neurogastroenterologist Zac Spiritos, MD, MPH with Dr. Tania Dempsey

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:20:00 +0000

Dr. Spiritos is double board certified in gastroenterologist and internal medicine, and specializes in IBS, gut motility, POTS and the complex conditions and symptoms that go along with it. He and Dr. Dempsey discuss IBS, parasites, SIBO, CD117 staining, GLP-1 drugs for MCAS, his treatment approach, some promising news on the awareness front, and much more.

Dr. Spiritos's website is here

Dr. Dempsey's website is here

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Dr. Dempsey on cutting edge treatments she is seeing help complex patients

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 01:16:00 +0000

One of the most common questions we get from listeners is about the novel treatments that Dr. Dempsey mentions, such as therapeutic plasmapheresis exchange (or apheresis), SOT, ozone therapy, UV light blood irradiation and more. In this episode she discusses each treatment: What it is, how it works, the risks and benefits, who is a good candidate, and more.

More information about Dr. Tania Dempsey and her clinic can be found at https://drtaniadempsey.com/.

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Dr. Eboni Cornish on root causes of brain inflammation

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:25:00 +0000

This is a not-to-be-missed episode for anyone interested in brain inflammation. Dr. Eboni Cornish, M.D. is Associate Medical Director at Amen Clinics, Fellow and Treasurer of the Board for the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS). With research training at the National Institutes of Health as a Howard Hughes Medical Fellow, she is nationally recognized for her evidence-based work in neuroinflammation, autism, chronic toxicity, and complex chronic illnesses, including autoimmune disease, Lyme, PANS/PANDAS, mold illness, CIRS, and long COVID among others. At Amen Clinics, she integrates SPECT brain imaging with advanced biomarker testing to uncover root-cause brain imbalances and has created the Amen Clinics 2-Week Neurointensive Program for complex neuroimmune disorders. A sought-after speaker and educator, Dr. Cornish is dedicated to advancing brain and body longevity while translating complex science into practical, patient-centered strategies.

In this episode she and Dr. Dempsey discuss neuroinflammation, the role of limbic system, gut imbalances, chronic infections and MCAS.

Dr. Dempsey's website is here.

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Jill Krapf on painful sex, vulvovaginal disorders and mast cells with Dr. Tania Dempsey

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:01:00 +0000

Dr. Jill Krapf is a Board-Certified OB/GYN who specializes in genitopelvic pain and skin conditions, is founder of the Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders and co-author of the book When Sex Hurts: Understanding and Healing Pelvic Pain. She is a wealth of knowledge and with Dr. Dempsey they discuss the mechanisms behind these disorders, treatments, plus their findings about how mast cells may be involved.

Dr. Dempsey's website is here

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Dr. Greg Plotnikoff on favorite new findings, a thiamin theory and more

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:43:00 +0000

Dr. Greg Plotnikoff is a thought leader in dysautonomia/MCAS and complex chronic illness and in this episode he is freshly returned from giving two presentations at the Dysautonomia International Conference. He and Dr. Dempsey discuss what he learned and what he is currently excited/hopeful about, including new data about hypermobility as a potential underlying factor and a theory about how thiamin could play a role in dysautonomia. Dr. Plotnikoff's article about 7 important questions to answer for symptomatic patients on a plant-based diet is here.

Dr. Plotnikoff's website is here.

Dr. Dempsey's website is here.

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MCAS symptoms “down there” with Dr. Tania Dempsey

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 12:23:00 +0000

MCAS doesn't ignore the nether-regions, so in this episode, Dr. Dempsey discusses symptoms and treatments in the genitourinary and surrounding areas, including some novel uses of antihistamines and mast cell stabilizers, as described in this research article. She also answers listener questions about hormones, hormone replacement, reactions to ultrasounds and ultrasound gel (this is the gel with fewer known allergens), and more.

Dr. Dempsey's website is here: https://drtaniadempsey.com/

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Todd Maderis, ND on latest tests and treatments for underlying causes

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:41:00 +0000

Dr. Todd Maderis is a naturopathic physician in Marin, CA, who began his career in environmental medicine and now specializes in helping complex patients by searching for the root causes of their illness. He and Dr. Dempsey discuss their hypotheses about how and why some patients can get so sick, their favorite newer tests and treatments -- including genetic testing, SOT, phosphatidylcholine -- and how excess fibrin production may contribute to excessive blood coagulation and biofilms that help infections hide from treatment. And much more! Drs. Maderis and Dempsey cover a wide range of topics and compare notes on their approaches to helping the most complex patients.

Dr. Maderis's website and blog is here.

Dr. Dempsey's website is here

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Dr. Alexis Cutchins on venous compressions, POTS, MCAS, MALS and more

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:17:00 +0000

This is an excellent discussion for patients and practitioners alike who are interested in the connections between MCAS, POTS, venous compression, pelvic venous disorder, and MALS. Cardiologist Dr. Cutchins and Dr. Tania Dempsey share tons of information plus their latest thinking on how to treat patients with these complex presentations, including an in-depth conversation about how MCAS patients are faring with stenting procedures for venous compressions.

You can follow Dr. Cutchins on Instagram at @drcutchins

Dr. Cutchins’s website is here.

Dr. Dempey’s website is here.

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Women’s sexual health with Dr. Anna Cabeca

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Mon, 12 May 2025 12:10:00 +0000

Dr. Anna Cabeca started her career as a researcher and busy physician, until her own fertility issues drove her to search the world over for better solutions for women's sexual health. In this interview with Dr. Dempsey we learn about hormones, symptoms, treatments, natural alternatives, that vaginal health is important for overall health, and much more.

Dr. Cabeca's website is here: https://drannacabeca.com/

Dr. Dempsey's website is here: https://drtaniadempsey.com/

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MCAS in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics with Donna Kirchoff, MD, FAAP

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:16:00 +0000

Dr. Donna Kirchoff is an integrative developmental and behavioral pediatrician who works with children who have complex conditions, often involving MCAS, autism and other neuroinflammatory conditions like PANS and PANDAS. In this episode she and Dr. Dempsey discuss the role of mast cells in these conditions and what can be done to help these young patients.

Dr. Kirchoff's website is here.

Dr. Dempsey's website is here.

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From Ayurveda to Apheresis with Gillian Ehrlich, DNP, ARNP

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:54:00 +0000

Gillian Ehrlich's NeuroVeda Clinic in Seattle treats complex patients with a wide variety of treatments including peptides, Ayurvedic medicine, diet and nutrition, imaging, mind-shifting therapeutics, plasmapheresis, and more. In this episode, Dr. Tania Dempsey interviews Gillian about her Ayurvedic approach and also her experiences with plasmapheresis. More information about Gillian and her clinic is available here.

Dr. Dempsey's website can be found here.

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SIBO and gut health driving MCAS with Dr. Michael Ruscio

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:34:00 +0000

Dr. Ruscio is a thought leader, expert, clinician and researcher (and podcaster!) specializing in gut health and SIBO - small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. In this episode, he and Dr. Tania Dempsey discuss how gut health issues like SIBO can drive MCAS, plus Dr. Ruscio's approach to testing and treatment. This is a great conversation between top clinicians, full of practical tips for patients with SIBO and other GI issues in the context of MCAS.

Dr. Ruscio's website is here: https://drruscio.com/

Dr. Dempsey's website is here: https://drtaniadempsey.com/

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Vibrant health starts with the heart - Master Coach Joseph Anew

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:27:00 +0000

Joseph Anew is now the picture of health and fitness, but as a young man he was severely injured and received a dior diagnosis. When conventional treatments failed, he moved to a tropical beach to live out his few remaining days. What happened next has been the basis for his great fitness and career helping others to overcome health challenges, feel their best, and perform beyond expectations. Joseph describes the pillars of his approach, and Dr. Dempsey discusses her personal experience with his program. They include practical tips for where patients can start even if their health is currently very poor.

Joseph's program can be found here.

More information about Dr. Tania Dempsey and her practice can be found at https://drtaniadempsey.com/.

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Hormones and mast cells with Dr. Tania Dempsey

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:11:00 +0000

In this episode Dr. Dempsey explains how hormones can affect mast cells and vice verse, especially when it comes to puberty, menarche, pregnancy, and menopause.

More information about Dr. Tania Dempsey and her practice can be found at https://drtaniadempsey.com/.

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Michael Rubino on mold remediation, with Dr. Tania Dempsey

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:45:00 +0000

Michael Rubino is an air quality expert, environmental wellness advocate and President of Change the Air Foundation. He is widely known as the trusted source for mold remediation expertise. In this episode Dr. Dempsey and Michael discuss how to avoid mold in your environment, even if you don't have the means to move out of a moldy home.

Here is the mold spore video discussed in this episode.

Michael's non-profit ChangeTheAirFoundation.org, has extensive resources for those dealing with mold in their homes. Dr. Dempsey is a Medical Advisor to the foundation.

More information about Dr. Tania Dempsey and her practice can be found at https://drtaniadempsey.com/.

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Dr. Dempsey on Mold/Mycotoxins and MCAS

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:35:00 +0000

Dr. Dempsey explains the facts on mold as a trigger for mast cells, including symptoms, preferred tests, treatments, resources for remediation and expectations for recovery. This is a not-to-be-missed episode since -- as we learn in this episode -- nearly everyone has likely had exposure to the types of mold that can be problematic. Dr. Dempsey is a mold expert and serves on the Medical Board of non-profit ChangeTheAirFoundation.org, which has extensive resources for those dealing with mold in their homes.

More information about Dr. Tania Dempsey and her practice can be found at https://drtaniadempsey.com/.

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Dr. Dempsey on infections (Q&A part 3)

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:51:00 +0000

In this 3rd Q&A session with the amazing Dr. Dempsey she goes deep on infections as a trigger for MCAS: How they're transmitted, symptoms, testing, treatment, and expectations for recovery. This is a not-to-be-missed episode since -- as we learn in this episode -- nearly everyone has likely had exposure to the types of infection that can be at play.

More information about Dr. Tania Dempsey and her practice can be found at https://drtaniadempsey.com/.

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Dr. Jill Carnahan on her new book, film and approach to MCAS

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:41:00 +0000

This is a not-to-be-missed episode between two incredible physicians: Dr. Jill is a highly sought-after leader in functional medicine and a survivor of cancer/crohne's/MCAS. She and Dr. Dempsey compare approaches to treating MCAS, discuss Dr. Jill's new book and film, and describe some lesser-known treatment strategies like methylene blue with red light therapy. Connect with Dr. Jill at the links below.

Instagram:

/ drjillcarnahan

Facebook:

/ flatironfunctionalmedicine

New Book: Readunexpected.com

Documentary: doctorpatientfilm.com

Dr. Jill's Website: https://www.jillcarnahan.com/

More information about Dr. Tania Dempsey and her practice can be found at https://drtaniadempsey.com/.

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Breast Implants and MCAS Insights with Surgeon Eva Nagy

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:06:00 +0000

Dr. Dempsey interviews breast surgeon Dr. Eva Nagy about her important new findings just published about evidence of mast cell activation in Breast Implant Illness. Dr. Nagy is the world's leading surgeon for explant surgery and previously covered Breast Implant illness in episode 184.

Dr. Nagy's website is here and her new publication is here.

Dr. Dempseys website can be found here.

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More Dr. Dempsey answering listener questions (part 2)

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:36:00 +0000

Nobody answers your MCAS questions as rapid-fire as Dr. Dempsey! She's back to answer listener questions, addressing the topics of anaphylaxis, Epi-Pens, difficult blood draws, itching, what to do when otherwise healthy or important activities cause flares, and so much more.

More information about Dr. Tania Dempsey can be found at https://drtaniadempsey.com/.

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Underappreciated MCAS strategies with Dr. Kelly McCann

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Dr. Kelly McCann is a leading educator on MCAS and related complex disease, with her online seminars and an approach that combines functional, integrative and environmental medicine. Drs Dempsey and McCann have a far-reaching conversation about MCAS strategies and factors ranging from mindset to muscle testing to genetic predisposition for breaking down fibrinogen blood clots.

More information about Dr. McCann's practice can be found at https://thespringcenter.com/

More information about Dr. Tania Dempsey can be found at https://drtaniadempsey.com/.

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Mold-induced Illness is Treatable with Dr. Neil Nathan

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Tue, 28 May 2024 17:53:00 +0000

Dr. Neil Nathan is the leading expert on mold and mycotoxin illness, and in this episode he and Dr. Tania Dempsey discuss how mold can cause chronic illness and how to treat it. They also discuss Dr. Nathan's new book, The Sensitive Patient's Healing Guide, available here from Amazon. Dr. Nathan's other books and resources, plus information about working him, can be found at https://neilnathanmd.com/.

More information about Dr. Tania Dempsey can be found at https://drtaniadempsey.com/.

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Vote now to raise awareness and funds with (the very strong) Dr. Tania Dempsey

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Mon, 13 May 2024 00:38:00 +0000

Dr. Tania Dempsey shares her passion (and some tips) for bodybuilding, because she has been nominated to be on the cover of Muscle and Fitness Hers magazine! If she is voted to be on the cover, it will raise awareness of complex conditions like POTS/MCAS/hypermobility spectrum disorder, AND Dr. Dempsey would donate the $20,000 prize to the documentary in progress about the Triad. You can vote here (and see how strong she is) through Thursday, May 16th, 2024.

Mast cells driving Dysautonomia (& much more) with Mast Cell Master Dr. Theoharides

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:33:00 +0000

Dr. Theoharides is among the world's top mast cell researchers and speaks with Dr. Dempsey about his recent article reviewing how mast cells may drive dysautonomia and vice verse. They also cover a range of topics from mast cells' diversity to their role in autism, most effective mast cell stabilizers and much more. This episode is packed with advanced mast cell information.

Dr. Theoharides has a website here and his supplements can be found here.

You can learn more about Dr. Dempsey and her practice here.

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Dr. Dempsey answers listener questions

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:45:00 +0000

Dr. Dempsey answers questions about MCAS and depression/anxiety/fatigue/brain fog; physical triggers; Kounis Syndrome; whether it's worth it to allow "small" flares in the name of pizza or other small joys; treatments such as stenting for venous compression; how long to try each antihistamine; and much more.

More information about Dr. Tania Dempsey can be found at https://drtaniadempsey.com/.

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Unraveling Complexity in Chronic Illness with Dr. David Kaufman

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:15:00 +0000

Dr. David Kaufman is renowned for working with the most complex patients and for his podcast on Patreon, Unraveled: Understanding Medical Complexity. He and Dr. Dempsey discuss the role of MCAS in ME/CFS and other complex disorders and how he starts unraveling these complex clusters of conditions. You can learn more about Dr. Kaufman and his practice here.

You can learn more about Dr. Dempsey and her practice here.

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MCAS, POTS & Pediatric Cardiology with Dr. Jeffrey Boris

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 02:17:00 +0000

Dr. Dempsey interviews pediatric cardiologist Dr. Jeffrey Boris about the Triad (MCAS, POTS and hypermobility syndromes) in his pediatric population. As an avid researcher and data analyst, Dr. Boris is always a wealth of knowledge on latest findings and yet-unpublished trends and hypotheses. The doctors also exchange interesting observations about MCAS and cholesterol, PCOS, and much more.

You can learn more about Dr. Boris and his practice here.

You can learn more about Dr. Dempsey and her practice here.

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Behind the Scenes of the Triad Documentary with the Producers/Doctors: A crossover episode

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 02:39:00 +0000

We have the entire medical/production team of 5 physician/researchers to give us an update and behind-the-scenes look at the documentary they are making about the trifecta of MCAS, dysautonomia/POTS, and hypermobility spectrum disorders. We hear from doctors Tania Dempsey, Larry Afrin, Linda Bluestein, Lawrence Kinsella and Leonard Weinstock, along with patient Jill Brook, to hear how filming is going so far and how we can all help support the film. This is a crossover episode with Bendy Bodies with Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein and The POTScast: POTS Matters. You can learn more about the documentary at MCASfund.org.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:37 Creating Awareness and Increasing Treatment Options

03:09 The Birth of the Documentary Project

05:20 Filming in New York

07:19 Filming in St. Louis

10:32 The Motivation to Work with Complex Patients

15:49 The Journey of Recognizing MCAS

17:34 The Impact of MCAS Treatment

21:00 Personal Experiences and Incorporating MCAS Treatment

22:42 The Need for an Educational Library

25:29 The Challenge of Condensing Information

26:21 Describing MCAS in Sound Bites

31:10 The Importance of Raising Awareness

34:42 Growth and Development Abnormalities in MCAS

40:03 Main Points about Hypermobility Syndromes and Dysautonomia

44:48 Partnership with LDN Research Trust

51:47 Final Words and Call for Support

54:26 Recognition and Treatment of Unrecognized Patients

55:44 Importance of Learning and Trying

56:13 Gratitude for Dedicated Doctors

56:47 Closing Remarks and Resources

You can learn more about the physicians in this episode at:

https://www.drtaniadempsey.com/ for Dr. Tania Dempsey

https://aimcenterpm.com/ for Dr. Tania Dempsey and Dr. Lawrence Afrin

https://www.gidoctor.net/leonard-weinstock-md for Dr. Leonard Weinstock

https://www.ssmhealth.com/find-a-doctor/doctor-details/laurence-j-kinsella-md for Dr. Laurence Kinsella

https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/ for Dr. Linda Bluestein

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MCAS & Breast Implant Illness with Breast Surgeon Eva Nagy, MD

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 02:14:00 +0000

Dr. Dempsey interviews Dr. Eva Nagy, a world-renowned breast surgeon experienced in all sorts of breast surgeries, who has developed special interest and skill in treating breast implant illness (BII), which she believes can be related to mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Dr. Nagy describes BII, how she removes problem implants, and the effects this can have on a wide range of symptoms.

You can learn more about Dr. Nagy and her practice here.

You can learn more about Dr. Dempsey and her practice here.

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Psychiatric Manifestations of MCAS with Dr. Janet Settle

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:37:00 +0000

Dr. Settle is a psychiatrist who believes that mast cell activation is responsible for some symptoms of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder type II and others. She treats MCAS as a way to stabilize both mast cells and their emotional state.

You can learn more about Dr. Settle and her practice here.

You can learn more about Dr. Dempsey and her practice here.

You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast178

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Mast Cells, Pain and Hypermobility with Dr. Linda Bluestein

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:32:36 +0000

MCAS expert Dr. Bluestein is an anesthesiologist and pain specialist focusing on hypermobility and its associated pain syndromes. Having EDS and her own pain, she discusses the use of opioids, ketamine, pain programs in this population, and much more!

You can learn more about Dr. Bluestein and her practice and podcast here.

You can learn more about Dr. Dempsey and her practice here.

You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast172

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Documentary on The Triad with Dr. Leonard Weinstock

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:29:19 +0000

Dr. Weinstock and Dr. Dempsey are spearheading the creation of a documentary about MCAS, POTS, and EDS. Still in the planning stages, this documentary intends to educate medical professionals and the general public. We hope that it will help raise awareness!

Link to the LDN Research Trust:https://ldnresearchtrust.org/mast-cell-activation-syndrome-documentary

You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast165

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Cardiac manifestations of MCAS with Dr. Andrew Maxwell

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:23:10 +0000

Treating MCAS, POTS, and Long COVID can be difficult, and physicians must attack from various angles to get patients feeling better. Dr. Maxwell walks us through his thinking and how MCAS is linked to POTS and Long COVID. This episode is a must-listen for patients and practitioners alike.

You can read the transcript for this episode here: http://tinyurl.com/potscast159

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GI Manifestations of MCAS with Dr. Leonard Weinstock

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:15:40 +0000

Dr. Weinstock, a gastroenterologist and leading expert on MCAS, discusses mast cells in the context of the GI tract. Bloating, gas, SIBO, SIFO, and IBS are all discussed in this episode. In addition, he shares how he prescribes LDN for his patients. There is a ton of great information in this episode for patients and practitioners alike!

You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast135

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Dr. Lawrence Afrin on MCAS Diagnostic Criteria “Consensus-2”

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:01:51 +0000

Dr. Afrin, a world expert in all things mast cell, talks in depth about issues with the first MCAS "consensus" statement and the need for a second MCAS consensus statement so that patients can be treated even if their lab tests don't show an elevation of tryptase levels. This opens the diagnostic door to many additional patients so that they can get the treatment that they need.

You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast129

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Diagnosis & Treatment of MCAS with Dr. Tania Dempsey

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:54:24 +0000

Dr. Dempsey shares her experience in both diagnosing and treating people with MCAS. She always looks for POTS and orthostatic symptoms during diagnosis, as these are often comorbid disorders. Antihistamines and other major medications commonly used to treat MCAS are also discussed.

You can learn more about Dr. Dempsey and her practice here.

You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast122

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Introduction to mast cells and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) with Dr. Tania Dempsey

Tania Dempsey, MD with Jill Brook, MA — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:45:03 +0000

Dr. Dempsey is helping us to launch a new series within the POTScast focusing on all things mast cells. These cells are an important part of the immune system and are found throughout the body. Learn more about what happens with these cells malfunction!

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You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast115

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