Susannah Barnett

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• How to create an emergency action plan for severe SM reactions

  SM-related anaphylaxis can happen suddenly and be life-threatening if not treated immediately. Have a plan to ensure a positive outcome.

• Living with a chronic illness: time management tips for SM patients

  Learn ways to organize your life and plan for any unexpected SM-related disruptions to reduce stress and increase enjoyment.

• Adapting your home for life with SM: safety and comfort tips

  Here are some steps to take to remove potential triggers from your home environment when you have systemic mastocytosis (SM).

• A restful routine: good sleep hygiene tips for SM

  Good sleep hygiene for people with systemic mastocytosis is key to a restful night and maintaining health.

• Sun exposure and SM: risks and protection tips

  Make a few changes to your daily habits and lifestyle to avoid sun-triggered symptom episodes with systemic mastocytosis.

• The role of tryptase levels in diagnosing SM

  A blood test to assess a patient’s tryptase level is essential to confirm a diagnosis of systemic mastocytosis.

• Treatment options and coping strategies for insomnia from SM

  Persistent insomnia can be debilitating for people living with systemic mastocytosis. Medications and lifestyle changes can help.

• The benefits and challenges of exercise in patients with SM

  Regular low-impact physical activity can support overall health in patients with systemic mastocytosis. But know the risks.

• Understanding bone marrow mastocytosis, a subtype of indolent SM

  Bone marrow mastocytosis (BMM) is underdiagnosed because its symptoms differ from those of systemic mastocytosis.

• Strategies for coping with chronic pain in SM

  Learning to manage chronic pain can contribute to a better quality of life in patients living with systemic mastocytosis.