Got my first Xolair shot today!

[Guest guest]

Yippee! One shot down, many more to go!

Things went well overall, but my throat and mouth symptoms (swelling-

type sensations) flared up for about an hour after the shot. I

envisioned the Xolair attacking all the evil little allergy

monsters...let's hope that's what it was!

Has anyone had their asthma flare up within minutes of their first

shot? I'm sure my body is just doing weird things as usual!

I'm also feeling a little fatigued and my stomach burns a little

tonight, but again, I doubt it's the Xolair. Any thoughts?

Thanks again for all your encouragement! I hope Xolair works for me

like it has for many of you!

, 32, Louisville

[Guest guest]

--- In , " " <justinlouisville@...>

wrote:

>

> Yippee! One shot down, many more to go!

>

> Things went well overall, but my throat and mouth symptoms (swelling-

> type sensations) flared up for about an hour after the shot. I

> envisioned the Xolair attacking all the evil little allergy

> monsters...let's hope that's what it was!

>

> Has anyone had their asthma flare up within minutes of their first

> shot? I'm sure my body is just doing weird things as usual!

>

> I'm also feeling a little fatigued and my stomach burns a little

> tonight, but again, I doubt it's the Xolair. Any thoughts?

>

> Thanks again for all your encouragement! I hope Xolair works for me

> like it has for many of you!

>

> , 32, Louisville

,

Most people have stress and the jitters when getting something new

like Xolair for the first time. We all know that the jitters means

being nervous and in some people that causes physical reactions,

especially asthma.

The only reaction I can ever remember is that I had some itching all

over my body after a few weeks. I consulted my doctor and he said that

it was the Niacin I was taking as a vitamin suppliment and not the

Xolair. He was right.

I can't wait to hear your post about xolair is woking for you. It

might take a few weeks, it might take up to a full year like me but

you WILL post a report like that YIPPIEEEEEEEEEEEE

Doug

[Guest guest]

,

I felt somewhat lightheaded and itchy after my first few shots. Also had

flu-like symptoms the first three or four times. After that, it's been mostly

okay.

Best of luck.

Meryl

> Yippee! One shot down, many more to go!

>

> Things went well overall, but my throat and mouth symptoms (swelling-

> type sensations) flared up for about an hour after the shot. I

> envisioned the Xolair attacking all the evil little allergy

> monsters...let's hope that's what it was!

>

> Has anyone had their asthma flare up within minutes of their first

> shot? I'm sure my body is just doing weird things as usual!

>

> I'm also feeling a little fatigued and my stomach burns a little

> tonight, but again, I doubt it's the Xolair. Any thoughts?

>

> Thanks again for all your encouragement! I hope Xolair works for me

> like it has for many of you!

>

> , 32, Louisville

[Guest guest]

So far so good for me. I had my first shot on Wednesday. I have noticed a dry

mouth--but then I have this occasionally anyway. I have been downing the water

and other liquids. I am trying not to look for " reactions " to the shot! So

far, so good. But I know others have had some reactions, albeit mild and short

term.

Adah

mcohnlist@... wrote:

,

I felt somewhat lightheaded and itchy after my first few shots. Also had

flu-like symptoms the first three or four times. After that, it's been mostly

okay.

Best of luck.

Meryl

> Yippee! One shot down, many more to go!

>

> Things went well overall, but my throat and mouth symptoms (swelling-

> type sensations) flared up for about an hour after the shot. I

> envisioned the Xolair attacking all the evil little allergy

> monsters...let's hope that's what it was!

>

> Has anyone had their asthma flare up within minutes of their first

> shot? I'm sure my body is just doing weird things as usual!

>

> I'm also feeling a little fatigued and my stomach burns a little

> tonight, but again, I doubt it's the Xolair. Any thoughts?

>

> Thanks again for all your encouragement! I hope Xolair works for me

> like it has for many of you!

>

> , 32, Louisville

[Guest guest]

Meryl - I felt lightheaded for awhile too, but it got better after

awhile. I know that you and I tend to fall in the " extremely reactive "

group when it comes to any type of medication! I wouldn't put it past

my body to find some new, unknown side effects of Xolair!

I wish I could chalk up my experience to nerves or me just looking for

side effects, but the flare-up was pretty intense and disconcerting for

about an hour after the shot. I don't have asthma, just the throat and

mouth problems, which is what flared. I'm just thankful it got better

and that I didn't have a major allergic reaction!

Doug - I can't wait to make that VICTORY post either! Now I just have

to sit back and wait.

Thanks everyone!

>

> ,

>

> I felt somewhat lightheaded and itchy after my first few shots. Also

had

> flu-like symptoms the first three or four times. After that, it's

been mostly okay.

>

> Best of luck.

>

> Meryl

[Guest guest]

Adah,

The first 2 shots were scary I would feel my throat swell and my mouth would

itch really bad. This has not happened after the first 2. The only side effect

that has stayed with me is the light headedness but it is only mild. Trust me it

is worth it to breathe better most of the time. I am on the evil candy again but

it is due to the humidity.

Karin

----- Original Message -----

From: Adah Voigt

Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 5:42 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Got my first Xolair shot today!

So far so good for me. I had my first shot on Wednesday. I have noticed a dry

mouth--but then I have this occasionally anyway. I have been downing the water

and other liquids. I am trying not to look for " reactions " to the shot! So far,

so good. But I know others have had some reactions, albeit mild and short term.

Adah

mcohnlist@... wrote:

,

I felt somewhat lightheaded and itchy after my first few shots. Also had

flu-like symptoms the first three or four times. After that, it's been mostly

okay.

Best of luck.

Meryl

> Yippee! One shot down, many more to go!

>

> Things went well overall, but my throat and mouth symptoms (swelling-

> type sensations) flared up for about an hour after the shot. I

> envisioned the Xolair attacking all the evil little allergy

> monsters...let's hope that's what it was!

>

> Has anyone had their asthma flare up within minutes of their first

> shot? I'm sure my body is just doing weird things as usual!

>

> I'm also feeling a little fatigued and my stomach burns a little

> tonight, but again, I doubt it's the Xolair. Any thoughts?

>

> Thanks again for all your encouragement! I hope Xolair works for me

> like it has for many of you!

>

> , 32, Louisville

[Guest guest]

I am so sorry that you are having difficulty and have to take the evil candy. I

am glad that the shots do help you.

I didn't mean to imply at all that there were not side effects from the shot.

I know there are for some people and I also know that side effects do go away

often with time. I also know that putting up with the side effects is worth

being able to breathe!

How long have you been on the shots?

Hope you get to feeling better fast and can get off of the evil candy.

Adah

nnmfam <nnmfam@...> wrote:

Adah,

The first 2 shots were scary I would feel my throat swell and my mouth would

itch really bad. This has not happened after the first 2. The only side effect

that has stayed with me is the light headedness but it is only mild. Trust me it

is worth it to breathe better most of the time. I am on the evil candy again but

it is due to the humidity.

Karin

----- Original Message -----

From: Adah Voigt

Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 5:42 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] Re: Got my first Xolair shot today!

So far so good for me. I had my first shot on Wednesday. I have noticed a dry

mouth--but then I have this occasionally anyway. I have been downing the water

and other liquids. I am trying not to look for " reactions " to the shot! So far,

so good. But I know others have had some reactions, albeit mild and short term.

Adah

mcohnlist@... wrote:

,

I felt somewhat lightheaded and itchy after my first few shots. Also had

flu-like symptoms the first three or four times. After that, it's been mostly

okay.

Best of luck.

Meryl

> Yippee! One shot down, many more to go!

>

> Things went well overall, but my throat and mouth symptoms (swelling-

> type sensations) flared up for about an hour after the shot. I

> envisioned the Xolair attacking all the evil little allergy

> monsters...let's hope that's what it was!

>

> Has anyone had their asthma flare up within minutes of their first

> shot? I'm sure my body is just doing weird things as usual!

>

> I'm also feeling a little fatigued and my stomach burns a little

> tonight, but again, I doubt it's the Xolair. Any thoughts?

>

> Thanks again for all your encouragement! I hope Xolair works for me

> like it has for many of you!

>

> , 32, Louisville