The incidence of mastocytosis is 1:1000 to 1:8000.
Compare to hemochromatosis and gluten intolerance which is
1:300 or so. The numbers for gluten intolerance have changed radically in the last decade. They may be reported as more rare still in some monographs.
The rash seen with gluten intolerance is similar to mastocytosis.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/980301ap/pruessn.html
gluten intolerance is a significant cause of neuro symptoms, like PN.
One may have gluten intolerance and not be a true celiac. It is thought to be
acquired during life, with exposure to gluten. There is one study implicating
NSAIDs as causative agents in allowing gluten peptides to cross the GI mucosa
and begin the allergic responses. Interest and incidence of gluten intolerance has
paced the OTC status of NSAIDs and hence their huge use.
Hemachromatosis:
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020301/853.html
I have only had 2 patients with mastocytosis in 40 yrs.
I am very curious as to how this turns out for you.
Good luck!
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