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I think Dr. S. must have something against prednisone. I mean, it is

an EVIL CANDY, but it is also a NECESSARY evil sometimes! He told me

that the only reason the prednisone was helping my symptoms was

because it was causing a false sense of euphoria! He wasn't even my

prescribing doctor, and he tried to force me to taper off 60 mg

(which I had been on for several months) in FIVE DAYS! I think that

might have killed me!

He also seems to be on a constant power trip, as evidenced by the

fact that he didn't want you to see a pulmonologist. When I was in

the hospital, I had four of my doctors seeing me there (internist,

GI, ENT, allergist). He tried to take complete control of my care

even though I had only seen him once before. That's when he said he

wanted to have me analyzed for panic disorder. I'm so glad that I

convinced my other doctors not to listen to him, otherwise I would

still be having breathing attacks because the extra skin flap would

still be in my throat!

I will admit that he seems to be highly intelligent, and is probably

a good doctor in many situations...just not mine! I'm glad he was

smart enough to recommend Xolair for you.

So, how long do you spend in the office when you get your Xolair

shots? Do you wait in the exam room after the shot, or out in the

waiting room?

Thanks!