In this episode, Community Support Coordinator Deborah Bircham is joined by Dr Anton Krige, an NHS consultant anaesthetist and functional medicine practitioner specialising in MCAS.

Together, they explore how to navigate surgery and anaesthesia safely when living with MCAS. Dr Krige breaks down the potential risks, explains how different types of anaesthesia may be tolerated, and shares practical strategies to help you prepare for your operation with confidence.

A topic frequently raised within the Mast Cell Action community, surgery can feel particularly daunting for those with MCAS. In this conversation, Dr Krige outlines the key considerations, discusses what information to share with your clinical team, and offers expert guidance on both pre-operative planning and post-operative care.

Whether you’re facing an upcoming procedure or simply want to feel more informed about future possibilities, this episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting some clear, reassuring, and clinically grounded advice about navigating surgery with MCAS.

Mast Cell Action are launching our podcast!

Join us for our first ever episode, where our Community Support Coordinator, Deborah, chats with Joy Mason, Mast Cell Action’s CEO!

Find out about Joy’s own personal journey with MCAS, what keeps her going through the tough times, and also get some behind the scenes info about what’s going on at Mast Cell Action. Joy updates us on her journey from volunteer to CEO, and shares what the charity is working on and the steps we are taking to improve the lives of people living with MCAS.

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