I have a question about flushing and what it feels like to others. On a few occasions my cheeks and chest have turned red ,however more often than not I fell blazing hot all over. I rarely sweat, but sometimes I do sweat. I have been checked once for carcinoid. I can get these sensations at any time but often it hits upon awakening...even during the night, sometimes a few moments after my head hits the pillow. I can also got from cold to hot very quickly. Sometimes my heart seems to race too but not always...does anyone else have any of these type issues. Thanks to everyone who takes the time to read these questions and responds. It helps so much! Angelloz

Hi Angelloz!

I have the same problems, but my cheeks are usually spared from the flushing

Hi Angel,

Do your episodes respond to additional H1 and/or H2 antihistamines?

That is a normal Masto/MCAS reaction. You need to be on either a higher dose of your med or add something. I used to have the burning feeling all over all the time. Singulair once a day got rid of it. What are you taking and are there any meds you cannot take?

I responded beautifully to the singulair.  I no longer have the burning hot feeling anymore.

Thanks to all, to answer the question about medicines I take Claritin and zertec daily. I have tried sodium cromolyn , ketotifen and singular which ended with severe migraines. I start slowly but after reading some posts I think I need to try these again and begin even more slowly. Maybe slow and steady wins the race...my migraines cause vomiting for days on end even with zofran so I do get nervous about anything that increases these awful headaches. Probably misspelled all those medicines but feeling a bit foggy today