Guest guest Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Hello all. I am 50 years old (male) and have had asthma most of my life. I have a terrible family history with both my mother and brother succumbing to asthma at 38 and 43 respectively. My asthma has been getting progressively worse in the last 5 years with 4 hospitalizations and numerous rounds of predinsone and other meds. I have been in great shape all of my life playing tennis and staying active, but now it seems like my body is breaking down and not responding to the meds. The steroids caused Avascular Necrosis in my hip and I had to have a replacement about 18 months ago. Needless to say, he has been very careful Rxing any steroids since. I have been taking Singulair, Advair, Vospire, Prilosec and Provental....they are becoming inaffective. He wants me to try Xolaire and I am a bit concerned about the side affects. My mother died from an allergic reactiton to an asthma injection and want to see if any of you know what the incident rate is for Xolaire. In addition, can we do self injections? I see conflicting reports about this. My doc said this may be the last resort for me. My IGE was at 2000 last year and now down to about 1200...he said I am an excellant candidate for this. Anyone of you in the same boat??? Thank for your support...Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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