Stomach bloating, weight gain, body pains on Xolair

May 28, 2007

I've been on Xolair for almost 10 weeks (as of June 1) w/300 mgs every two

weeks. That means I've had 4 series of shots or 8 shots altogether.

Gradually I've noticed weight gain even though I'm not on oral or injected

steroid, stomach bloating, and mildly increased pain in joints and throughout my

body (I already had arthritis and fibromyalgia). Unfortunately, I haven't

noticed any benefit though. Asthma and allergies are the same.

I've looked around both on these message boards as well as the net and have

seen other people complaining about weight gain or difficulty losing but assumed

it was due to evil candy. Nonetheless one of the side efx I've seen for xolair

is weight gain and arthralgia. How many others are having this without evil

candy? Why does this happen? Really, I would think that weight would drop off

as one feels better (don't feel better yet) and was hoping that there might be

some positive effect on arthritis although I know it isn't made for that.

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Well I am one of the ones complaining about weight

gain. I gained about 25 pounds almost immediately

after starting the shots. I am not on prednisone and

wasn't before I started Xolair. I can't seem to get

rid of it. I saw my GP last week and, as I knew he

would, he said I wasn't eating right or not getting

enough excercise. Despite that fact that I AM dieting

and I AM working out about 90 minutes a day. He says I

am not eating the right combination of foods for

weight loss and recommended the South Beach Diet. He

says it is a great diet plan. I don't know how I can

follow any diet plan from a book when I work two jobs

and am never home for a meal except breakfast. On my

own I was bringing tuna and and a few other things for

lunch and then eating a grilled chicken salad at

dinner. As far as my body hurting I also have been

dealing with that but I started taking Replenex from a

company called Melaleuca and started seeing a big

difference. It is the only joint supplement that I

ever noticed a difference when I started taking it.

http://www.melaleuca.com/ps/index.cfm?f=ps.productDetail & pid=1691 & sCatId=45

I have an appt with my pulmo dr. next month and I will

talk to him about it too. I hope you see some results

from Xolair soon. If you have read many of the posts

you will see that it could take up to a year to see

major results from the shots.

Jeannie

--- SD Designer <instdesgn1@...> wrote:

> I've been on Xolair for almost 10 weeks (as of June

> 1) w/300 mgs every two weeks. That means I've had 4

> series of shots or 8 shots altogether.

>

> Gradually I've noticed weight gain even though I'm

> not on oral or injected steroid, stomach bloating,

> and mildly increased pain in joints and throughout

> my body (I already had arthritis and fibromyalgia).

> Unfortunately, I haven't noticed any benefit though.

> Asthma and allergies are the same.

>

> I've looked around both on these message boards as

> well as the net and have seen other people

> complaining about weight gain or difficulty losing

> but assumed it was due to evil candy. Nonetheless

> one of the side efx I've seen for xolair is weight

> gain and arthralgia. How many others are having

> this without evil candy? Why does this happen?

> Really, I would think that weight would drop off as

> one feels better (don't feel better yet) and was

> hoping that there might be some positive effect on

> arthritis although I know it isn't made for that.

>

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May 28, 2007

Jeannie - I know a lot of folks who've tried the south beach diet and

they have all had a lot of success in the beginning, but like a lot of

things if they don't keep a moderate diet and moderate exercise

regimen, the weight can come back.

Good luck. It would really frustrate me to experience that kind of

weight gain. Let us know what your pulmo says.

Addy

Group co-owner

>

> > I've been on Xolair for almost 10 weeks (as of June

> > 1) w/300 mgs every two weeks. That means I've had 4

> > series of shots or 8 shots altogether.

> >

> > Gradually I've noticed weight gain even though I'm

> > not on oral or injected steroid, stomach bloating,

> > and mildly increased pain in joints and throughout

> > my body (I already had arthritis and fibromyalgia).

> > Unfortunately, I haven't noticed any benefit though.

> > Asthma and allergies are the same.

> >

> > I've looked around both on these message boards as

> > well as the net and have seen other people

> > complaining about weight gain or difficulty losing

> > but assumed it was due to evil candy. Nonetheless

> > one of the side efx I've seen for xolair is weight

> > gain and arthralgia. How many others are having

> > this without evil candy? Why does this happen?

> > Really, I would think that weight would drop off as

> > one feels better (don't feel better yet) and was

> > hoping that there might be some positive effect on

> > arthritis although I know it isn't made for that.

> >

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May 28, 2007

I am curious, why the south beach diet as opposed to the mediterrean diet,

weight watchers, LA weigh loss, Craig, Nutrisystem?

I have put weight on, I walk, swim, etc. Dr's say muscle weighs more than fat.

All I see is fat.

pyle456 <coachmac@...> wrote:

Jeannie - I know a lot of folks who've tried the south beach diet and

they have all had a lot of success in the beginning, but like a lot of

things if they don't keep a moderate diet and moderate exercise

regimen, the weight can come back.

Good luck. It would really frustrate me to experience that kind of

weight gain. Let us know what your pulmo says.

Addy

Group co-owner

>

> > I've been on Xolair for almost 10 weeks (as of June

> > 1) w/300 mgs every two weeks. That means I've had 4

> > series of shots or 8 shots altogether.

> >

> > Gradually I've noticed weight gain even though I'm

> > not on oral or injected steroid, stomach bloating,

> > and mildly increased pain in joints and throughout

> > my body (I already had arthritis and fibromyalgia).

> > Unfortunately, I haven't noticed any benefit though.

> > Asthma and allergies are the same.

> >

> > I've looked around both on these message boards as

> > well as the net and have seen other people

> > complaining about weight gain or difficulty losing

> > but assumed it was due to evil candy. Nonetheless

> > one of the side efx I've seen for xolair is weight

> > gain and arthralgia. How many others are having

> > this without evil candy? Why does this happen?

> > Really, I would think that weight would drop off as

> > one feels better (don't feel better yet) and was

> > hoping that there might be some positive effect on

> > arthritis although I know it isn't made for that.

> >

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Well from what I understand...Nutrisystem you have to

buy the meals. It doesn't really teach you from day 1

how to prepare healthy meals for yourself. Weight

Watchers you have to count calories, portions, etc., I

am not familiar with the Mediterrean diet. On the SB

Diet there are the correct amounts of protien, carbs

and fat. You don't count or measure anything. The

first two weeks are the most restrictive with no

carbs, sugar or fruits. After two weeks you start

incorporating them back in. You can still eat things

you can't on other diets. From what I have read most

other diets are too restrictive so most people can't

stay on them for any real length of time. With the SB

diet it is something you can stay on and not feel like

you are depriving yourself of things. I read the book

this weekend and it all sounds pretty reasonable. The

author is a Cardiologist and developed the diet for

his own patients after finding they couldn't stay on

other diets or would gain weight instead of losing.

Anyway..I won't bore you with all the details but it

sounds like sound thinking. I am going to try it and

see what happens. The only problem for me is since I

am rarely home it will be hard to prepare the meals.

--- B G <meencantador@...> wrote:

> I am curious, why the south beach diet as opposed to

> the mediterrean diet, weight watchers, LA weigh

> loss, Craig, Nutrisystem?

>

> I have put weight on, I walk, swim, etc. Dr's say

> muscle weighs more than fat. All I see is fat.

>

> pyle456 <coachmac@...> wrote:

> Jeannie - I know a lot of folks who've

> tried the south beach diet and

> they have all had a lot of success in the beginning,

> but like a lot of

> things if they don't keep a moderate diet and

> moderate exercise

> regimen, the weight can come back.

>

> Good luck. It would really frustrate me to

> experience that kind of

> weight gain. Let us know what your pulmo says.

>

> Addy

> Group co-owner

>

> >

> > > I've been on Xolair for almost 10 weeks (as of

> June

> > > 1) w/300 mgs every two weeks. That means I've

> had 4

> > > series of shots or 8 shots altogether.

> > >

> > > Gradually I've noticed weight gain even though

> I'm

> > > not on oral or injected steroid, stomach

> bloating,

> > > and mildly increased pain in joints and

> throughout

> > > my body (I already had arthritis and

> fibromyalgia).

> > > Unfortunately, I haven't noticed any benefit

> though.

> > > Asthma and allergies are the same.

> > >

> > > I've looked around both on these message boards

> as

> > > well as the net and have seen other people

> > > complaining about weight gain or difficulty

> losing

> > > but assumed it was due to evil candy.

> Nonetheless

> > > one of the side efx I've seen for xolair is

> weight

> > > gain and arthralgia. How many others are having

> > > this without evil candy? Why does this happen?

> > > Really, I would think that weight would drop off

> as

> > > one feels better (don't feel better yet) and was

> > > hoping that there might be some positive effect

> on

> > > arthritis although I know it isn't made for

> that.

> > >

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May 28, 2007

Ten weeks of Xolair is really not very long. But you have to do your

own risk/benefit analysis. Your posts continue to sound like you are

dissatisfied with Xolair and you want to stop taking it. If that is

the case, than you need to talk to your doctor about no longer trying

Xolair. I think you are cheating yourself if you don't give it at

least six months, quite frankly. But it's up to you. Please talk to

your doctor and let us know what you decide.

Addy

Group co-owner

--- In , SD Designer <instdesgn1@...>

wrote:

>

> I've been on Xolair for almost 10 weeks (as of June 1) w/300 mgs

every two weeks. That means I've had 4 series of shots or 8 shots

altogether.

>

> Gradually I've noticed weight gain even though I'm not on oral or

injected steroid, stomach bloating, and mildly increased pain in

joints and throughout my body (I already had arthritis and

fibromyalgia). Unfortunately, I haven't noticed any benefit though.

Asthma and allergies are the same.

>

> I've looked around both on these message boards as well as the

net and have seen other people complaining about weight gain or

difficulty losing but assumed it was due to evil candy. Nonetheless

one of the side efx I've seen for xolair is weight gain and

arthralgia. How many others are having this without evil candy? Why

does this happen? Really, I would think that weight would drop off

as one feels better (don't feel better yet) and was hoping that there

might be some positive effect on arthritis although I know it isn't

made for that.

>

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May 29, 2007

you are not boring me with details. I Am curious and will seek out info on this

diet

thanks and good luck

Gail s <gaildaniels@...> wrote:

Well from what I understand...Nutrisystem you have to

buy the meals. It doesn't really teach you from day 1

how to prepare healthy meals for yourself. Weight

Watchers you have to count calories, portions, etc., I

am not familiar with the Mediterrean diet. On the SB

Diet there are the correct amounts of protien, carbs

and fat. You don't count or measure anything. The

first two weeks are the most restrictive with no

carbs, sugar or fruits. After two weeks you start

incorporating them back in. You can still eat things

you can't on other diets. From what I have read most

other diets are too restrictive so most people can't

stay on them for any real length of time. With the SB

diet it is something you can stay on and not feel like

you are depriving yourself of things. I read the book

this weekend and it all sounds pretty reasonable. The

author is a Cardiologist and developed the diet for

his own patients after finding they couldn't stay on

other diets or would gain weight instead of losing.

Anyway..I won't bore you with all the details but it

sounds like sound thinking. I am going to try it and

see what happens. The only problem for me is since I

am rarely home it will be hard to prepare the meals.

--- B G <meencantador@...> wrote:

> I am curious, why the south beach diet as opposed to

> the mediterrean diet, weight watchers, LA weigh

> loss, Craig, Nutrisystem?

>

> I have put weight on, I walk, swim, etc. Dr's say

> muscle weighs more than fat. All I see is fat.

>

> pyle456 <coachmac@...> wrote:

> Jeannie - I know a lot of folks who've

> tried the south beach diet and

> they have all had a lot of success in the beginning,

> but like a lot of

> things if they don't keep a moderate diet and

> moderate exercise

> regimen, the weight can come back.

>

> Good luck. It would really frustrate me to

> experience that kind of

> weight gain. Let us know what your pulmo says.

>

> Addy

> Group co-owner

>

> >

> > > I've been on Xolair for almost 10 weeks (as of

> June

> > > 1) w/300 mgs every two weeks. That means I've

> had 4

> > > series of shots or 8 shots altogether.

> > >

> > > Gradually I've noticed weight gain even though

> I'm

> > > not on oral or injected steroid, stomach

> bloating,

> > > and mildly increased pain in joints and

> throughout

> > > my body (I already had arthritis and

> fibromyalgia).

> > > Unfortunately, I haven't noticed any benefit

> though.

> > > Asthma and allergies are the same.

> > >

> > > I've looked around both on these message boards

> as

> > > well as the net and have seen other people

> > > complaining about weight gain or difficulty

> losing

> > > but assumed it was due to evil candy.

> Nonetheless

> > > one of the side efx I've seen for xolair is

> weight

> > > gain and arthralgia. How many others are having

> > > this without evil candy? Why does this happen?

> > > Really, I would think that weight would drop off

> as

> > > one feels better (don't feel better yet) and was

> > > hoping that there might be some positive effect

> on

> > > arthritis although I know it isn't made for

> that.

> > >

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May 29, 2007

My boss goes on and off the south beach diet and he is rarely home.

Fortunately, we work downtown and we have any number of places you

can get salads from. So in the first couple of phases he normally

eats Greek or Caesar with grilled chicken or a chef salad from

somewhere. If he has to work so late that he can't go home for

dinner, he'll order a steak or salmon from somewhere with whatever

the veggie is for the day and a side salad instead of potato or

rice. He drinks club soda with lime so he's not tempted by sugary

drinks (we live in the south - it's terrible). Normally he sheds 9-

12 pounds in the first two weeks. His problem is staying in the

healthy habit arena for more than three months, which is why he goes

on and off it.

Good luck,

Addy

> > >

> > > > I've been on Xolair for almost 10 weeks (as of

> > June

> > > > 1) w/300 mgs every two weeks. That means I've

> > had 4

> > > > series of shots or 8 shots altogether.

> > > >

> > > > Gradually I've noticed weight gain even though

> > I'm

> > > > not on oral or injected steroid, stomach

> > bloating,

> > > > and mildly increased pain in joints and

> > throughout

> > > > my body (I already had arthritis and

> > fibromyalgia).

> > > > Unfortunately, I haven't noticed any benefit

> > though.

> > > > Asthma and allergies are the same.

> > > >

> > > > I've looked around both on these message boards

> > as

> > > > well as the net and have seen other people

> > > > complaining about weight gain or difficulty

> > losing

> > > > but assumed it was due to evil candy.

> > Nonetheless

> > > > one of the side efx I've seen for xolair is

> > weight

> > > > gain and arthralgia. How many others are having

> > > > this without evil candy? Why does this happen?

> > > > Really, I would think that weight would drop off

> > as

> > > > one feels better (don't feel better yet) and was

> > > > hoping that there might be some positive effect

> > on

> > > > arthritis although I know it isn't made for

> > that.

> > > >

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May 29, 2007

I work downtown too and there are plenty of

restaurants around but that can get expensive

everyday. I have never been a sweet tea or cola

drinker so I don't have a problem there. I usually

drink water. The book does say you can lose quite a

bit the first two weeks. I am starting today so wish

me luck!! lol..

Jeannie

--- pyle456 <coachmac@...> wrote:

> My boss goes on and off the south beach diet and he

> is rarely home.

> Fortunately, we work downtown and we have any number

> of places you

> can get salads from. So in the first couple of

> phases he normally

> eats Greek or Caesar with grilled chicken or a chef

> salad from

> somewhere. If he has to work so late that he can't

> go home for

> dinner, he'll order a steak or salmon from somewhere

> with whatever

> the veggie is for the day and a side salad instead

> of potato or

> rice. He drinks club soda with lime so he's not

> tempted by sugary

> drinks (we live in the south - it's terrible).

> Normally he sheds 9-

> 12 pounds in the first two weeks. His problem is

> staying in the

> healthy habit arena for more than three months,

> which is why he goes

> on and off it.

>

> Good luck,

>

> Addy

>

> > > >

> > > > > I've been on Xolair for almost 10 weeks (as

> of

> > > June

> > > > > 1) w/300 mgs every two weeks. That means

> I've

> > > had 4

> > > > > series of shots or 8 shots altogether.

> > > > >

> > > > > Gradually I've noticed weight gain even

> though

> > > I'm

> > > > > not on oral or injected steroid, stomach

> > > bloating,

> > > > > and mildly increased pain in joints and

> > > throughout

>

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May 29, 2007

Oh my gosh! I too have put on 30 pounds in the 11 months since i started being

on

xolair and have terrible joint pain which I have NEVER had. I have been

ignoring it since

my asthma is so good but I have been seriously thinking of going off Xolair due

to this

fatigue. I am seeing a chiropractor but my knees hurt, my back, my neck, my

ankles... I

feel like an old lady.

I will talk to my pulmo about this, thankyou for all your feedback.

>

> I've been on Xolair for almost 10 weeks (as of June 1) w/300 mgs every two

weeks. That

means I've had 4 series of shots or 8 shots altogether.

>

> Gradually I've noticed weight gain even though I'm not on oral or injected

steroid,

stomach bloating, and mildly increased pain in joints and throughout my body (I

already

had arthritis and fibromyalgia). Unfortunately, I haven't noticed any benefit

though.

Asthma and allergies are the same.

>

> I've looked around both on these message boards as well as the net and have

seen

other people complaining about weight gain or difficulty losing but assumed it

was due to

evil candy. Nonetheless one of the side efx I've seen for xolair is weight gain

and

arthralgia. How many others are having this without evil candy? Why does this

happen?

Really, I would think that weight would drop off as one feels better (don't feel

better yet)

and was hoping that there might be some positive effect on arthritis although I

know it

isn't made for that.

>

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May 29, 2007

My husband and I have been on the South Beach and the first two weeks are the

very hardest--especially breakfast as we like a piece of toast with our eggs.

The other hard part of any diet is the snacky urge! SB suggestions for snacks

are really quite good and healthy--but I found the best between the meal snack

was the turkey or Canadian bacon roll-up with a piece of 2% cheese inside. The

limit on the nuts doesn't do much--only made me want a few more! The afternoon

fat free, sugar free ice cream bar from Blue Bunny is great.

The other hard part of the first two weeks is going without the fruit as we

both love fruit. Other than that, the diet is really very healthy. I have

learned to use a lot of olive oil--always knew it was good for you--and I have

used canola oil for cooking for years. We eat whole wheat bread, try to avoid

white rice or pasta, or eat it on rare occasions.

It is hard to make massive changes in ones diet all at once, but sometimes it

is necessary.