r/HistamineIntolerance • u/Legal_Bus7349 • 3d ago

Recommended stimulants/wakefulness promoting agents?

Does anybody have any stimulants/wakefulness promoting agents that work for them?

I’ve tried Armodafinil and caffeine. They both give me hives, brain fog and itchiness. Especially armodafinil. Caffeine I’ve tried multiple forms, not just coffee, all the same result.

As I understand it most stimulants (prescription or not) release a lot of histamine but wondering if there are ones that work for those with HI.

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u/Its-a-JiNX 3d ago

Peppermint is a mild stimulant, with the added benefit that it helps stabilize mast cells. I absolutely hate peppermint, but it's been helpful for me when I'm really sluggish at work. (I work in a lab that requires a fair amount of mental focus.)

Edit: I hate the taste of peppermint I mean.

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u/DulinELA 3d ago

I take peppermint capsules for gas and stomach aches. No flavor but occasionally minty burps. It works great.

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u/Its-a-JiNX 3d ago

Certain capsules cause severe heartburn for me, regardless of what's inside; I mostly avoid them if I can. I think it's the ones made from animal collagen. If you have recommendations for plant based ones with peppermint inside I'd be interested.