Guest guest Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Thought a report on my situation may be encouraging to some who are struggling. I have severe allergic asthma and have been on about every medication out there, at one time or another. None seemed to have much effect except Medrol (was on 46 mg daily at one time.) I started Xolair in January 2006 (two shots a month) and it took about 6 months for me to see a significant change. The doctor is calling me the " poster child " (a little misleading since I am 61 years old) for Xolair. I have not had to use my albuterol nebulizer or inhaler for the last 4 months, I am off theophylline and all the other meds, have dropped to 10 mg of Medrol and on taper to go lower, am exercising every day, lost 15 pounds, have not had a sinus infection for 5 months, no hospitalizations, and am feeling great. In addition to Xolair, there are two other things that I think have helped. I use sinus rinses twice daily. This really helps keep keep my nasal passages open and clear. And, rather than generic prednisone, I use Medrol. I accidently discovered that the dissolving rate of generic prednisone and Medrol are worlds apart. The generic pill is like a rock, and the Medrol almost dissolves before I can swallow it. It sure seems like the Medrol would be absorbed by my body alot better than the generic. For those who are early in their Xolair treatments, my advice is to hang in there. I think the literature says that it will take some time for Xolair to have an effect, so give it a chance. For me, it has truely been a miracle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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