Re: great peak flow reading!

[Guest guest]

I've also had a dramatic increase in peak flow since starting Xolair

a few years ago. I used to have (on normal to good days) a morning

reading of 350-375 and by mid-afternoon a reading of 425-450 (i

attributed the difference partially to taking my meds but mainly to

getting all the morning crud out lol). I noticed it a few times

since starting X, but primarily in the last year my morning readings

are usually around 400 and by mid-afternoon 475-500. Before Xolair

I don't recall ever getting 500 but now I can get 500+ probably 1

out of every 3 times unless I'm sick or in the midst of a good

allergy attack.

>

> I wondered if anyone else had a similar experience with Xolair...

>

> Because my peak flow meter readings are pretty reliable, hovering

at an average of about

> 355, I stopped taking daily readings a few months back. I don't

need my meter to tell me

> I'm having trouble breathing, but I've found it's more beneficial

as a gauge of just how

> much of an episode I'm having.

>

> In early March, I was due to have allergy testing at the office of

a new allergist. Because

> the testing required me to be off antihistamines for a full 7 days

prior, my doctor put me

> on prednisone for a week. For me, being on that is like being on

vacation--no allergies,

> no asthma, no constant fatigue, but I have trouble sleeping and

weird dreams when I do

> nod off. After a full week on it, I took a peak flow meter

reading because I felt great and

> wanted to know what I was capable of--I blew a 403, a big

improvement from the usual

> 355 and constant wheezing even when taking my usual spring regimen

of advair,

> albuterol, two prescription antihistamines, steroid nose spray,

astelin, sudafed, and

> benedryl with hydroxyzene thrown in occasionally.

>

> Long story short, my allergies and asthma were bad enough for me

to get approved for

> Xolair, and I started it the first week in April--2 vials every 2

weeks since then. Last

> night, I felt unusually good, so I decided to see what I could

blow. I just about fell-over

> when I blew a 416--even on the prednisone I didn't do that well!

I have to wonder if the

> Xolair is starting to have an impact even at this early point in

my treatment. If so, what a

> blessing and a gift to have something that finally works and

doesn't put me into a sedated

> half-asleep stupor!

>

> Just wanted to share my short-term success--we'll see if it holds

out, since grass season

> is quickly gearing up in the Atlanta area...anyone else have

something similar to share with

> the other new folks on this board?

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, I don't use peak flow readings, but I do remember 3-4 months into

treatment with Xolair I had stopped all prednisone and was feeling

pretty good almost daily. I went to the pharmacy and looked in the

mirror where you try on those reading glasses, and I remember seeing

MY face for the first time - not my puffy, sinusy, prednisone bloated

face.

It was a great day!

Take care, all of you,

Addy

Group co-owner

>

> I wondered if anyone else had a similar experience with Xolair...

>

> Because my peak flow meter readings are pretty reliable, hovering

at an average of about

> 355, I stopped taking daily readings a few months back. I don't

need my meter to tell me

> I'm having trouble breathing, but I've found it's more beneficial

as a gauge of just how

> much of an episode I'm having.

>

> In early March, I was due to have allergy testing at the office of

a new allergist. Because

> the testing required me to be off antihistamines for a full 7 days

prior, my doctor put me

> on prednisone for a week. For me, being on that is like being on

vacation--no allergies,

> no asthma, no constant fatigue, but I have trouble sleeping and

weird dreams when I do

> nod off. After a full week on it, I took a peak flow meter

reading because I felt great and

> wanted to know what I was capable of--I blew a 403, a big

improvement from the usual

> 355 and constant wheezing even when taking my usual spring regimen

of advair,

> albuterol, two prescription antihistamines, steroid nose spray,

astelin, sudafed, and

> benedryl with hydroxyzene thrown in occasionally.

>

> Long story short, my allergies and asthma were bad enough for me to

get approved for

> Xolair, and I started it the first week in April--2 vials every 2

weeks since then. Last

> night, I felt unusually good, so I decided to see what I could

blow. I just about fell-over

> when I blew a 416--even on the prednisone I didn't do that well! I

have to wonder if the

> Xolair is starting to have an impact even at this early point in my

treatment. If so, what a

> blessing and a gift to have something that finally works and

doesn't put me into a sedated

> half-asleep stupor!

>

> Just wanted to share my short-term success--we'll see if it holds

out, since grass season

> is quickly gearing up in the Atlanta area...anyone else have

something similar to share with

> the other new folks on this board?

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Bisnono,

I too had an early improvement in my peak flow. I noticed a slight

improvement at 1 month but a significant change similar to yours at

two months. I know we aren't the norm for results but my doctor told

me that some people show a significant improvement soon. That would be

us... Congratulations I have been on X a year and one month and have

only been on Pred once during that time due to prolonged exposure to

my Christmas tree around Dec 31st as it had grown so much mold on it.

Cheers to you and the rest of my X Neighbors have an awesome week

everyone!

Best Breathing wishes,

Laurie

p.s. Is anyone else in this group from Southern California?

>

> I wondered if anyone else had a similar experience with Xolair...

>

> Because my peak flow meter readings are pretty reliable, hovering at

an average of about

> 355, I stopped taking daily readings a few months back. I don't

need my meter to tell me

> I'm having trouble breathing, but I've found it's more beneficial as

a gauge of just how

> much of an episode I'm having.

>

> In early March, I was due to have allergy testing at the office of a

new allergist. Because

> the testing required me to be off antihistamines for a full 7 days

prior, my doctor put me

> on prednisone for a week. For me, being on that is like being on

vacation--no allergies,

> no asthma, no constant fatigue, but I have trouble sleeping and

weird dreams when I do

> nod off. After a full week on it, I took a peak flow meter

reading because I felt great and

> wanted to know what I was capable of--I blew a 403, a big

improvement from the usual

> 355 and constant wheezing even when taking my usual spring regimen

of advair,

> albuterol, two prescription antihistamines, steroid nose spray,

astelin, sudafed, and

> benedryl with hydroxyzene thrown in occasionally.

>

> Long story short, my allergies and asthma were bad enough for me to

get approved for

> Xolair, and I started it the first week in April--2 vials every 2

weeks since then. Last

> night, I felt unusually good, so I decided to see what I could blow.

I just about fell-over

> when I blew a 416--even on the prednisone I didn't do that well! I

have to wonder if the

> Xolair is starting to have an impact even at this early point in my

treatment. If so, what a

> blessing and a gift to have something that finally works and doesn't

put me into a sedated

> half-asleep stupor!

>

> Just wanted to share my short-term success--we'll see if it holds

out, since grass season

> is quickly gearing up in the Atlanta area...anyone else have

something similar to share with

> the other new folks on this board?

>

[Guest guest]

I credit Xolair with improving my peak flow from around 420 to 500.

This is on top of other meds that originally took me from around 360

to 440. But now 500 is my norm, even during allergy season, and it's

not unusual for me to hit 550 if I don't blow up any crud while

taking the test.

Now, on a clear cool day when there's no allergens or pollution in

the air, like after the first frost in autumn or before the trees

bloom in spring I've surprised myself with readings of 600 and even

higher. On those rare days I feel absolutely euphoric, better than I

can remember in years.

Oh, and no prednisone in over a year now.

>

> I wondered if anyone else had a similar experience with Xolair...

>

> Because my peak flow meter readings are pretty reliable, hovering

at an average of about

> 355, I stopped taking daily readings a few months back. I don't

need my meter to tell me

> I'm having trouble breathing, but I've found it's more beneficial

as a gauge of just how

> much of an episode I'm having.

>

> In early March, I was due to have allergy testing at the office of

a new allergist. Because

> the testing required me to be off antihistamines for a full 7 days

prior, my doctor put me

> on prednisone for a week. For me, being on that is like being on

vacation--no allergies,

> no asthma, no constant fatigue, but I have trouble sleeping and

weird dreams when I do

> nod off. After a full week on it, I took a peak flow meter

reading because I felt great and

> wanted to know what I was capable of--I blew a 403, a big

improvement from the usual

> 355 and constant wheezing even when taking my usual spring regimen

of advair,

> albuterol, two prescription antihistamines, steroid nose spray,

astelin, sudafed, and

> benedryl with hydroxyzene thrown in occasionally.

>

> Long story short, my allergies and asthma were bad enough for me to

get approved for

> Xolair, and I started it the first week in April--2 vials every 2

weeks since then. Last

> night, I felt unusually good, so I decided to see what I could

blow. I just about fell-over

> when I blew a 416--even on the prednisone I didn't do that well! I

have to wonder if the

> Xolair is starting to have an impact even at this early point in my

treatment. If so, what a

> blessing and a gift to have something that finally works and

doesn't put me into a sedated

> half-asleep stupor!

>

> Just wanted to share my short-term success--we'll see if it holds

out, since grass season

> is quickly gearing up in the Atlanta area...anyone else have

something similar to share with

> the other new folks on this board?

>

[Guest guest]

Congratulations! What great results! I hope you continue on this

course. I bet your doc is pleased.

Addy

Group co-owner

Currently mourning the defection of ny Dawkins to Stanford (not

that he's not long overdue for a head coaching job)

> >

> > I wondered if anyone else had a similar experience with Xolair...

> >

> > Because my peak flow meter readings are pretty reliable, hovering

> at an average of about

> > 355, I stopped taking daily readings a few months back. I don't

> need my meter to tell me

> > I'm having trouble breathing, but I've found it's more beneficial

> as a gauge of just how

> > much of an episode I'm having.

> >

> > In early March, I was due to have allergy testing at the office

of

> a new allergist. Because

> > the testing required me to be off antihistamines for a full 7

days

> prior, my doctor put me

> > on prednisone for a week. For me, being on that is like being on

> vacation--no allergies,

> > no asthma, no constant fatigue, but I have trouble sleeping and

> weird dreams when I do

> > nod off. After a full week on it, I took a peak flow meter

> reading because I felt great and

> > wanted to know what I was capable of--I blew a 403, a big

> improvement from the usual

> > 355 and constant wheezing even when taking my usual spring

regimen

> of advair,

> > albuterol, two prescription antihistamines, steroid nose spray,

> astelin, sudafed, and

> > benedryl with hydroxyzene thrown in occasionally.

> >

> > Long story short, my allergies and asthma were bad enough for me

to

> get approved for

> > Xolair, and I started it the first week in April--2 vials every 2

> weeks since then. Last

> > night, I felt unusually good, so I decided to see what I could

> blow. I just about fell-over

> > when I blew a 416--even on the prednisone I didn't do that well!

I

> have to wonder if the

> > Xolair is starting to have an impact even at this early point in

my

> treatment. If so, what a

> > blessing and a gift to have something that finally works and

> doesn't put me into a sedated

> > half-asleep stupor!

> >

> > Just wanted to share my short-term success--we'll see if it holds

> out, since grass season

> > is quickly gearing up in the Atlanta area...anyone else have

> something similar to share with

> > the other new folks on this board?

> >

>