A Treatment Approach for Severe Pain in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: A Case Report

Chronic pain is a common and disabling feature of mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), with no established treatment paradigm. Cannabidiol (CBD) has recently shown potential to suppress mast cell activation and degranulation. We present a unique case in which widespread, severe, refractory MCAS-related pain was treated with a combination of orphenadrine and CBD oil. Marked improvements were observed at 4 and 20 weeks posttreatment, with pain severity and interference scores reduced by 56% and 87%, respectively. This therapeutic combination may represent a promising new adjuvant approach for managing pain in MCAS and warrants further investigation. .

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A&A Practice
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2025-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.1213/xaa.0000000000002115
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Mast cells and histamine
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A Treatment Approach for Severe Pain in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: A Case Report

Marc Russo, Danielle M. Santarelli
A&A Practice
Mast cells and histamine
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A Treatment Approach for Severe Pain in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: A Case Report

Marc Russo, Danielle M. Santarelli
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Abstract

Chronic pain is a common and disabling feature of mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), with no established treatment paradigm. Cannabidiol (CBD) has recently shown potential to suppress mast cell activation and degranulation. We present a unique case in which widespread, severe, refractory MCAS-related pain was treated with a combination of orphenadrine and CBD oil. Marked improvements were observed at 4 and 20 weeks posttreatment, with pain severity and interference scores reduced by 56% and 87%, respectively. This therapeutic combination may represent a promising new adjuvant approach for managing pain in MCAS and warrants further investigation. .

A&A PracticeVol. 19(12)
Hunter Genetics (AU), University of Newcastle Australia (AU)
Openalex Percentile: Top 55%
Mast cells and histamine
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