Guest guest Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 I just received a letter from my pulmonologist informing me about the EXCELS study linking Xolair with heart ailments. He hits the high points and offers me the choice to stay on Xolair or discontinue it. Should I discontinue, he offers to help monitor for a return of asthma symptoms and to treat as needed. For me, even though I have heart problems that predate my Xolair, I am going to stay on it. Should the pulmonologist or the cardiologist recommend a change, I'll consider it. I just don't want to return to my old condition. Mike McBrice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I don't blame you. It seems to have been a miracle for you & from what I read the results outweigh the risks in most people. Just keep that heart monitored so if you do start having trouble you catch it early! Madeline http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Lungs_on_Vacation/ To: asthma Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 9:39:39 PMSubject: Xolair safety study I just received a letter from my pulmonologist informing me about the EXCELS study linking Xolair with heart ailments. He hits the high points and offers me the choice to stay on Xolair or discontinue it. Should I discontinue, he offers to help monitor for a return of asthma symptoms and to treat as needed. For me, even though I have heart problems that predate my Xolair, I am going to stay on it. Should the pulmonologist or the cardiologist recommend a change, I'll consider it. I just don't want to return to my old condition.Mike McBrice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I don't blame you. It seems to have been a miracle for you & from what I read the results outweigh the risks in most people. Just keep that heart monitored so if you do start having trouble you catch it early! Madeline http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Lungs_on_Vacation/ To: asthma Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 9:39:39 PMSubject: Xolair safety study I just received a letter from my pulmonologist informing me about the EXCELS study linking Xolair with heart ailments. He hits the high points and offers me the choice to stay on Xolair or discontinue it. Should I discontinue, he offers to help monitor for a return of asthma symptoms and to treat as needed. For me, even though I have heart problems that predate my Xolair, I am going to stay on it. Should the pulmonologist or the cardiologist recommend a change, I'll consider it. I just don't want to return to my old condition.Mike McBrice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I don't blame you. It seems to have been a miracle for you & from what I read the results outweigh the risks in most people. Just keep that heart monitored so if you do start having trouble you catch it early! Madeline http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Lungs_on_Vacation/ To: asthma Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 9:39:39 PMSubject: Xolair safety study I just received a letter from my pulmonologist informing me about the EXCELS study linking Xolair with heart ailments. He hits the high points and offers me the choice to stay on Xolair or discontinue it. Should I discontinue, he offers to help monitor for a return of asthma symptoms and to treat as needed. For me, even though I have heart problems that predate my Xolair, I am going to stay on it. Should the pulmonologist or the cardiologist recommend a change, I'll consider it. I just don't want to return to my old condition.Mike McBrice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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