Re: Xolair and side effects

[Guest guest]

It suddenly occured to me to ask: Is this a lifetime shot? Or what is the long

term prognosis? I don't recall reading anything about the body finally being

stabilized enough to quit taking the shots. I am assuming the drug is still too

new to tell, even about long term side effects. I am reasonably sure that

those of you who are on it are afraid to stop as long as it is working! It

really does sound like a miracle drug.

My allergist has always been insistent that I see my GP on a very regular

basis, which I had done anyway, but I have always watched the blood tests

results for potassium, sugar and calcium in particular, when I was on heavy

doses of prednisone. General good health--aside from the asthma--is really a

must and I am assuming that everyone else already knows that. That includes

good nutrition and exercise (when you can.) That is what both of my doctors

have preached to me. So for me, nothing will change except hopefully I will

eventually not have to take any of the other asthma meds.

Adah

uca79iii <uca79iii@...> wrote:

My dear friends,

When I first started Xolair, I too thought that every little thing

that was wrong with me was because of this new " mysterious " new

miricale drug. My itching, my elbow pain, scales (they turned out to

be psorysis) All were not due to Xolair.

I had a bad sore throat and couldn't sing a few months after starting

Xolair. I called my doctor scared that the xolair was the cause. When

I saw him, he laughed and said " you only have a bit of a larengitis

infection, it's gonna be ok. " After taking some good ol antibiotic's

I was fine.

My friends, some of my things things came about because I was

decreasing my use and dependence on prednisone. No where in the

Xolair FDA trials were any of my problems mentioned so, I just relaxed

and let the Xolair work.

As I have said before in this group; it took me over a year to see any

results from the Xolair. Now, having been on it for 3 years. I am no

longer depending on Prednisone and only have to use a neb once a day.

Rarely do I ever have to use anything else.

My advice is for you to trust your doctor. If he/she says to stay on

Xolair, do not be afraid to do so. I speak from experience.

God bless,

Doug

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[Guest guest]

I was under the impression that it was a lifetime shot; however, some

people do outgrow their allergies and asthma. I did as a child. I

stopped taking all asthma meds at age 14. At 30. my asthma came back

and with a passion. Hmmmmmmmmm, I wonder if I will ever outgrow it again?

Yes, only time will tell.

Speaking of time.......

I had cornea transplants in both eyes in the early 80's. Back then,

they had no data on long a term prognosis. Within the past few years

they have said that a healthy, donated cornea should last 20 years.

Well, I have proved that theory wrong. I have had mine 26 and 24 years

and am still seeing 20/25.

Yes, time will tell about Xolair, but in the mean time, I love being

able to breathe

Doug

[Guest guest]

Doug,

Well put. I was just outside working in the garden today. My neighbor came over

to day hello and remind me it was a year ago I was at my sons soccer game and

had to be revived from my asthma. Today I wheezed slightly and was better with

just my proventil inhaler no nebulizer or steroids . It is so darn awesome.

My next mssion is to go back to work I have a bunch of interviews on monday all

for insurance companies. I am so excited just to be able to interview after 8

years being out due to my ashtma.

Karin

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

From: uca79iii

Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 7:07 PM

Subject: [ ] Re: Xolair and side effects

I was under the impression that it was a lifetime shot; however, some

people do outgrow their allergies and asthma. I did as a child. I

stopped taking all asthma meds at age 14. At 30. my asthma came back

and with a passion. Hmmmmmmmmm, I wonder if I will ever outgrow it again?

Yes, only time will tell.

Speaking of time.......

I had cornea transplants in both eyes in the early 80's. Back then,

they had no data on long a term prognosis. Within the past few years

they have said that a healthy, donated cornea should last 20 years.

Well, I have proved that theory wrong. I have had mine 26 and 24 years

and am still seeing 20/25.

Yes, time will tell about Xolair, but in the mean time, I love being

able to breathe

Doug

[Guest guest]

>

> Doug,

> Well put. I was just outside working in the garden today. My

neighbor came over to day hello and remind me it was a year ago I was

at my sons soccer game and had to be revived from my asthma. Today I

wheezed slightly and was better with just my proventil inhaler no

nebulizer or steroids . It is so darn awesome.

> My next mssion is to go back to work I have a bunch of interviews on

monday all for insurance companies. I am so excited just to be able to

interview after 8 years being out due to my ashtma.

> Karin

>

Karin,

That brings back a memory of mine too:

I just got back from my yearly music convention in Dallas. I remember

3 years ago at this time, my asthma got real bad. None of my rescue

neb medications were working and I had NO evil candy on hand. (To

those of you who might be new, evil candy is what we call Prednisone)

I did NOT want to go to an ER that far away from home so I called my

doctor long distance. He called in some evil candy to a local pharmacy

and I got relief.

This year and last year at the convention? I only nebbed once in the

morning and that was just for good measure. I didn't need to bring any

evil candy along this time & #61514;

Yes, Xolair works!

Doug

[Guest guest]

THAT'S TERRIFIC! WHAT A HUGE DIFFERENCE! Good luck with the job

interviews. Of course, we're all rooting for you to get a really

good job with GREAT benefits!

Addy

> >

> > Doug,

> > Well put. I was just outside working in the garden today. My

> neighbor came over to day hello and remind me it was a year ago I

was

> at my sons soccer game and had to be revived from my asthma. Today

I

> wheezed slightly and was better with just my proventil inhaler no

> nebulizer or steroids . It is so darn awesome.

> > My next mssion is to go back to work I have a bunch of

interviews on

> monday all for insurance companies. I am so excited just to be

able to

> interview after 8 years being out due to my ashtma.

> > Karin

> >

>

>

> Karin,

>

> That brings back a memory of mine too:

>

> I just got back from my yearly music convention in Dallas. I

remember

> 3 years ago at this time, my asthma got real bad. None of my rescue

> neb medications were working and I had NO evil candy on hand. (To

> those of you who might be new, evil candy is what we call

Prednisone)

>

> I did NOT want to go to an ER that far away from home so I called

my

> doctor long distance. He called in some evil candy to a local

pharmacy

> and I got relief.

>

> This year and last year at the convention? I only nebbed once in

the

> morning and that was just for good measure. I didn't need to bring

any

> evil candy along this time & #61514;

>

> Yes, Xolair works!

>

> Doug

>