Guest guest Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 I started Xolair injections in July of 2007. I had my 18th injection last month. For those of you willing to do a year just to see, please give it at least 18 months. Prior to July of 2007 I could not get below 20 mgs. of prednisone (I had started taking it in 1977 and had a continuous 30 year habit). I looked awful, my moon face and weight gain was at an all time high. Friends told me I my skin looked grey. I felt awful, always short of breath and wheezing. I have very few actual allergies, my asthma is considered intrinsic - environmental factors you can not be desensitized against. after a year I ceased the steroids, then a personal stress situation put me right back on them. Stopped taking them the end of October, and am doing surprisingly well. I noticed an improvement at the 15 month point. I have lost 26 pounds and once again have cheekbones. so, if you are starting Xolair - resign yourself that you are going to give it at least 18 months before will have noticeable improvement. If I had given up at a year, I would probably be back on the evil candy merry go round and heading back down that slippery slope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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