Re: newie here

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Hi Mickey,

I just posted a bit about my Xolair experience.  I get 2 shots at one time each

month.  My total dose is 300mg/month.  I was at a point of going to the ER about

every 2-4 weeks.  I nebulized 3x daily, rescue inhaler, Symibcort, Theophyline

and a couple other meds.  My IgE tested at 32, barely over the requisite 30.  I

noticed a change almost immediately and have seen a steady improvement in my

breathing over the months. I've used my albueterol 1x per month for the past 2

months, have not used my nebulizer for almost 3 months, and stopped the

theophyline, symbicort and other druges.  The theophyline was stopped by the doc

out of concern it was messing with my heart.  I stopped the other meds because I

have so many medical bills now that something had to give.  The doctor gave me

some samples so I am back on most now. 

I am a part of a Xolair users group, and I hear there that my improvement

was somewhat faster than the norm.  Quite a few folks go a year or so before

there is noticable changes. 

Should you get approved for the Xolair, you are likely to be called by the

manufacturer about grants and other financial aid.  USE IT!  This stuff is

outrageously expensive.  For me, the benefit is worth the cost.

Feel free to write on or off-line if you'd like more info

.. Mike McBride

  " Blessed is he who, with a hunger that is never satisfied, day and night

throughout this present life makes prayer and the psalms his food and drink, and

strengthens himself by reading of God's glory in Scripture. Such communion will

lead the soul to ever-increasing joy in the age to come. " St. of Karpathos.

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From: missmickey48135 <missmickey123@...>

Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2009 10:41:39 AM

Subject: [ ] newie here

Hi Everyone,

My name is Mickey and am a special education teacher of infants and children

birth to 3 years of age who are seen in their homes (Early Intervention) . I

just joined your group. I had asthma as a child until puberty. In my late 30s,

the asthma began slowly to come back. I am now 59 and for asthma medication, I

am on singulair, spiriva, advair, albuterol rescue inhaoers and nebulizer

treatments as needed. In the last year, the asthma has gotten worse. Last winter

I had 4 bouts of bronchitis and asthma. I seem to use the rescue inhaler several

times a week.

Two weeks ago, the pulmonologist wanted blood tests. He called the other night

saying my IgE levels were " massively high " at 1027. Therefore I am a candidate

for Xolair. The office is getting pre- approval and then I can start the

injections. He also wants me to see an allergist to find out more about my

allergens.

Any information about Xolair and its side effects would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Mickey

wife of 38 years, mother of a daughter and a son and grandmother to 3 adorable

girls