Scared!

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

I know that we have discussed this before...but I don't remember the

answer...sorry for the repeat.

I have always had scary, " Twilight Zone " type dreams, including being

chased by someone with a knife or gun. Before I started abx and Prozac,

I was never actually stabbed or shot...but now I do get stabbed and

shot, and it hurts! By the time I wakeup, I am shaking and sweating, and

my heart is racing.

My questions...is it the Prozac or the abx? I have found the Prozac to

be helpful while I am AWAKE, and was thinking of increasing it

slightly... if it is the Prozac, can it similarly affect the mind while

awake?! Also, can scary dreams cause a heart attack?

Thanks for any input...Joan LI NY :-(

1st Known Deer Tick Bites & Sx: '85

1st (Neg): '89

Continued Sx & Neg. s: '90-'99

1st WB: 4+ Specific Bands: 4/99

Late Neuro-LD Dx: 6/99

[Guest guest]

Joan,

I had those very scary and vivid dreams before I started treatment, but

since taking my Effexor (anti-depressant) they have intensified, with actual

blood and yes seemingly to feel the stabbing etc. My ex-husband stabbed in a

dream the other night. I attributed it to my past experience of abuse with

him, and the pain I already was feeling just got integrated into the dream.

But the more I read about anti-depressants, the more I agree they cause the

nightmares to be so much worse. But beth told me, and others, that

after your body adjusts (usually about a month) they will go away, or things

at least get better. I was on Effexor for three weeks and quit because of

this side effect, and lots more. But my doctor talked me into giving it more

time. So now I've only been back on for two weeks, same bad side effects, so

I'm giving it at least another few weeks, before I stop again, but then you

have to be weaned off, so don't just go cold turkey.

As scary as the dreams are, and disrupting to our much needed sleep, I find

them fascinating, like living a little mini drama every night. Maybe the

medicine is really getting to me, if I dream, even if its a nightmare, I'm

know I slept enough to get to that stage at least. I've always been a vivid

dreamer, but never had nightmares since being a kid. Once I was sick, my

dreams stopped for so long, that I missed them, so maybe that explain why

I'm starting to find the nightmares fascinating, or maybe I've just finally

I've fallen off the edge.

Good luck

Vicki

Re: [Lyme-aid] Scared!

>From: Namkrats3@... (Joan)

>

>Hi All,

>I know that we have discussed this before...but I don't remember the

>answer...sorry for the repeat.

>

>I have always had scary, " Twilight Zone " type dreams, including being

>chased by someone with a knife or gun. Before I started abx and Prozac,

>I was never actually stabbed or shot...but now I do get stabbed and

>shot, and it hurts! By the time I wakeup, I am shaking and sweating, and

>my heart is racing.

>

>My questions...is it the Prozac or the abx? I have found the Prozac to

>be helpful while I am AWAKE, and was thinking of increasing it

>slightly... if it is the Prozac, can it similarly affect the mind while

>awake?! Also, can scary dreams cause a heart attack?

>Thanks for any input...Joan LI NY :-(

>

> 1st Known Deer Tick Bites & Sx: '85

> 1st (Neg): '89

> Continued Sx & Neg. s: '90-'99

> 1st WB: 4+ Specific Bands: 4/99

> Late Neuro-LD Dx: 6/99

>

>

[Guest guest]

Vicki,

Thanks for the input. I know what you mean about finding some dreams

facinating...trying to figure out their significance, and sometimes

being entertaining. I have always had bizzare dreams... to the point

where people would ask me if I ever did LSD (NO!!!!)!

I started the Prozac in May, and yes, the number of violent dreams has

decreased, but last night's was a doosie...someone stabbed me twice in

the hand, and when I woke up, I was looking for the blood! Oh, well, at

least it means that I've reached a good of stage of sleep! Sweet Dreams!

Joan LI NY

1st Known Deer Tick Bites & Sx: '85

1st (Neg): '89

Continued Sx & Neg. s: '90-'99

1st WB: 4+ Specific Bands: 4/99

Late Neuro-LD Dx: 6/99

From: " Vicki & Ferraro (home) " <ferraroa@...>

Joan,

I had those very scary and vivid dreams before I started treatment, but

since taking my Effexor (anti-depressant) they have intensified, with actual

blood and yes seemingly to feel the stabbing etc. My ex-husband stabbed in a

dream the other night. I attributed it to my past experience of abuse with

him, and the pain I already was feeling just got integrated into the dream.

But the more I read about anti-depressants, the more I agree they cause the

nightmares to be so much worse. But beth told me, and others, that

after your body adjusts (usually about a month) they will go away, or things

at least get better. I was on Effexor for three weeks and quit because of

this side effect, and lots more. But my doctor talked me into giving it more

time. So now I've only been back on for two weeks, same bad side effects, so

I'm giving it at least another few weeks, before I stop again, but then you

have to be weaned off, so don't just go cold turkey.

As scary as the dreams are, and disrupting to our much needed sleep, I find

them fascinating, like living a little mini drama every night. Maybe the

medicine is really getting to me, if I dream, even if its a nightmare, I'm

know I slept enough to get to that stage at least. I've always been a vivid

dreamer, but never had nightmares since being a kid. Once I was sick, my

dreams stopped for so long, that I missed them, so maybe that explain why

I'm starting to find the nightmares fascinating, or maybe I've just finally

I've fallen off the edge.

Good luck

Vicki

Re: [Lyme-aid] Scared!

>From: Namkrats3@... (Joan)

>

>Hi All,

>I know that we have discussed this before...but I don't remember the

>answer...sorry for the repeat.

>

>I have always had scary, " Twilight Zone " type dreams, including being

>chased by someone with a knife or gun. Before I started abx and Prozac,

>I was never actually stabbed or shot...but now I do get stabbed and

>shot, and it hurts! By the time I wakeup, I am shaking and sweating, and

>my heart is racing.

>

>My questions...is it the Prozac or the abx? I have found the Prozac to

>be helpful while I am AWAKE, and was thinking of increasing it

>slightly... if it is the Prozac, can it similarly affect the mind while

>awake?! Also, can scary dreams cause a heart attack?

>Thanks for any input...Joan LI NY :-(

>

> 1st Known Deer Tick Bites & Sx: '85

> 1st (Neg): '89

> Continued Sx & Neg. s: '90-'99

> 1st WB: 4+ Specific Bands: 4/99

> Late Neuro-LD Dx: 6/99

>

>

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[Guest guest]

First, take a deep breath and let it out. Ask your dr. if you can

hold off the MMR for a year and tell him why you want to do this. I

don't think a year, one way or the other, is going to make any

difference. Or ask him if he (or she; don't want to stereotype!) can

get the vaccine without Thimerosol, and tell him why. I know it's

available.

For the record, Louie (almost 25, HFA/AS) didn't have the MMR. Had the

diseases instead and came through them fine. OTOH, his NT sister did

have the MMR when it became available, and she's still NT. Go figure.

Annie, who loves ya annie@...

--

All I ask is a chance to prove that money can't make me happy. -- anon

[Guest guest]

My son had all his vaccines including the MMR, he is my AS/ADHD child. My daughter (before I knew what I know now) also had all her shots including the MMR and chicken pox (which is still the only therm. vaccine given in MA) and she is NT with advanced abilities as opposed to delays. I don't know either BUT if you're that uncomfortable I would ask if you can hold off too.

Good Luck

-Charlotte

scared!

OK, I dont really want to start the immunization debate, I am not sure how I feel about it myself, but I am running into issue with it. Here is the deal...our youngest (almost 2, NT - as far as we can tell; with a slight physical disability due to a birth defect) is due to have his 2 year old well check...and you know what that means....immunizations! This is the age that my ASD son started to go "down hill" in terms of his development. He used to know his letters at 2, now he doesnt at all. His language growth stagnated, etc. I know that some truly believe that the 24 mo shots are what caused their child's autism. I dont know if that is true or not, BUT WHAT IF IT IS!?I know there are several things going on, environment, genetics, etc...but these boys are brothers, so what if they have the same genetic vulnerabilities? What if I have him get his immunizations and then a year from now we are in the EI office with him? Will I feel guilty for the rest of my life? What if I dont and he gets something that the immunizations are supposed to prevent? How do I deal with school issues, etc?HELP!!!!!Someone please talk me down!Donna RL

[Guest guest]

OK, this is JMO, but since you already have one that has ASD and seemed to regress after the shot, I would not vaccinate the other child with the MMR. This JMO! I'm going to type out something I read recently-

"In rare cases, the measles virus has been found in the fluid that bathes the brain and cerebrospinal fluid. In some children, measles viruses have been found in the gut. It is theorized that these viruses cause inflammatory bowel disease, which in turn allows the peptides to cross the blood-brain barrier and affect neurotransmission, leading to some of the behaviors associated with ASDs. DNA analysis has shown that the strain of measles found in autistic children is from the vaccine, and not a wild virus." Autism Spectrum Disorders, by Chantal Sicile-Kira Published 2004.

Interesting, huh? Like I said, it's JMO. As a parent, it is your perogative to not vaccinate. You could always ask for the MMR shots in three separate shots to be given at different times instead of all at once. I'm sure whatever your decision is, it will be in the best interest of your son. You can't spend the rest of your life wondering what would have happened if... You know? Do what you think is best for your son and it will be the right decision.

Anne

-- scared!

OK, I dont really want to start the immunization debate, I am not sure how I feel about it myself, but I am running into issue with it. Here is the deal...our youngest (almost 2, NT - as far as we can tell; with a slight physical disability due to a birth defect) is due to have his 2 year old well check...and you know what that means....immunizations! This is the age that my ASD son started to go "down hill" in terms of his development. He used to know his letters at 2, now he doesnt at all. His language growth stagnated, etc. I know that some truly believe that the 24 mo shots are what caused their child's autism. I dont know if that is true or not, BUT WHAT IF IT IS!?I know there are several things going on, environment, genetics, etc...but these boys are brothers, so what if they have the same genetic vulnerabilities? What if I have him get his immunizations and then a year from now we are in the EI office with him? Will I feel guilty for the rest of my life? What if I dont and he gets something that the immunizations are supposed to prevent? How do I deal with school issues, etc?HELP!!!!!Someone please talk me down!Donna RL

[Guest guest]

Both of my kids had the immunizations. Chad is biological and now 24; he's fine. Beth is adopted; she, as you've heard, has as/bp/social anxiety. I think it was an inherited thing, as her birthmom had some "depression" issues and was a difficult kid; we really don't know the extent of her issues, but we were told she had "issues." Years after we adopted, we heard that. We could have sued the agency, as we feel they didn't tell us all they knew. But it's water under the bridge now. We're not going there.

that's my take...

maralee

-----Original Message-----From: designs [mailto:scottdesigns@...] Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 1:38 PMAutism and Aspergers Treatment Subject: Re: scared!

My son had all his vaccines including the MMR, he is my AS/ADHD child. My daughter (before I knew what I know now) also had all her shots including the MMR and chicken pox (which is still the only therm. vaccine given in MA) and she is NT with advanced abilities as opposed to delays. I don't know either BUT if you're that uncomfortable I would ask if you can hold off too.

Good Luck

-Charlotte

scared!

OK, I dont really want to start the immunization debate, I am not sure how I feel about it myself, but I am running into issue with it. Here is the deal...our youngest (almost 2, NT - as far as we can tell; with a slight physical disability due to a birth defect) is due to have his 2 year old well check...and you know what that means....immunizations! This is the age that my ASD son started to go "down hill" in terms of his development. He used to know his letters at 2, now he doesnt at all. His language growth stagnated, etc. I know that some truly believe that the 24 mo shots are what caused their child's autism. I dont know if that is true or not, BUT WHAT IF IT IS!?I know there are several things going on, environment, genetics, etc...but these boys are brothers, so what if they have the same genetic vulnerabilities? What if I have him get his immunizations and then a year from now we are in the EI office with him? Will I feel guilty for the rest of my life? What if I dont and he gets something that the immunizations are supposed to prevent? How do I deal with school issues, etc?HELP!!!!!Someone please talk me down!Donna RL

[Guest guest]

you have the coolest backgrounds, Anne!

maralee

scared!

OK, I dont really want to start the immunization debate, I am not sure how I feel about it myself, but I am running into issue with it. Here is the deal...our youngest (almost 2, NT - as far as we can tell; with a slight physical disability due to a birth defect) is due to have his 2 year old well check...and you know what that means....immunizations! This is the age that my ASD son started to go "down hill" in terms of his development. He used to know his letters at 2, now he doesnt at all. His language growth stagnated, etc. I know that some truly believe that the 24 mo shots are what caused their child's autism. I dont know if that is true or not, BUT WHAT IF IT IS!?I know there are several things going on, environment, genetics, etc...but these boys are brothers, so what if they have the same genetic vulnerabilities? What if I have him get his immunizations and then a year from now we are in the EI office with him? Will I feel guilty for the rest of my life? What if I dont and he gets something that the immunizations are supposed to prevent? How do I deal with school issues, etc?HELP!!!!!Someone please talk me down!Donna RL

[Guest guest]

I understand, even though I am not a firm believer that MY son's

autism was not brought on by vaccinations (he has been

relatively " different " since birth and as appears to run in the

family), since his dx, I have been very concerned about his younger

brother's vacinations. I did, in the end go ahead with it. And we

suffered no ill effects. That is not to say they are completely NT,

I suspect my middle son is LD and my youngest is quirky too....just

not enough to warrant evaluation yet. But that is me, everyone has

different feelings on the subject of course and in the end you need

to do what you are most comfortable with. Could you discuss with

your ped, the option of delaying vaccinations or splitting them so

that he doesn't get them all at once?

> OK, I dont really want to start the immunization debate, I am not

sure how

> I feel about it myself, but I am running into issue with it.

[Guest guest]

I'd definitely talk to your ped -- I plan on doing so when my ds's next

round comes about later this year. I don't know that I believe vaccinations

caused his symptoms, as he's had some quirks since birth, but I figure that

I might as well be cautious and at least well-informed before I go ahead

with anything else injected into his little body. I am thankful that our

state governor has made steps to make vaccinations more safe (though I'm not

entirely convinced they're safe enough yet) and I plan on really researching

more before the time comes.

Ironically, two years ago, when we switched back to our ped, whom we love,

he asked me if I had any concerns with the MMR and autism link -- I shook my

head, said no, and he got his shots. Little did I know what diagnosis we'd

end up with almost two years later.

Donna

Re: scared!

>

>

> I understand, even though I am not a firm believer that MY son's

> autism was not brought on by vaccinations (he has been

> relatively " different " since birth and as appears to run in the

> family), since his dx, I have been very concerned about his younger

> brother's vacinations. I did, in the end go ahead with it. And we

> suffered no ill effects. That is not to say they are completely NT,

> I suspect my middle son is LD and my youngest is quirky too....just

> not enough to warrant evaluation yet. But that is me, everyone has

> different feelings on the subject of course and in the end you need

> to do what you are most comfortable with. Could you discuss with

> your ped, the option of delaying vaccinations or splitting them so

> that he doesn't get them all at once?

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

OK, I dont really want to start the immunization debate, I am not sure

how

I feel about it myself, but I am running into

issue with it. Here is the

deal...our youngest (almost 2, NT - as far as we

can tell; with a slight

physical disability due to a birth defect) is due

to have his 2 year old

well check...and you know what that

means....immunizations! This is the age

that my ASD son started to go " down hill " in terms of his

HELP!!!!!

Someone please talk me down!

Donna RL

Hi Donna, I don’t think vaccinations

had anything to do with my son. If you’re nervous I say just wait a year

and then do them. You can talk to the Dr. about giving fewer all at once. Gail

[Guest guest]

I can understand you being skeptical, I guess I would worry too. Why not just

put the negative thoughts out of your mind and be confident that things can also

go well.

If worse comes to worse, I am sure they, whoever " they " are, will send you to

a Dr. or send you back home. What you can do right now is ask your regular

rheumy for a referral. Knowing who to call in case of an emergency will put you

mind at ease.

Good luck.

Hertling <mchertling@...> wrote:

Hi all. I've taken a little break from participating

in conversation lately becuase of a busy schedual

(which thankfully my RA has allowed me to keep up

with.) I am kind of nervous because I am about to

move to Montana for a month for a job. I am a

" Mobility teacher " , which means I teached blind and

visually impaired folks travel skills. So I will be

at the University of Montana teaching the blind

students the campus to prepare them for the upcoming

semester. What Im scared of is the schedual and RA. I

guess I will be having 7 students a day, and it is a

TON of walking. I very well might be the one with the

mobility problems!! My RA has been totally under

control for the past month or so, so maybe I am

worried for no reason. Im just afraid it will come out

while Im there, living in some dorm, knowing no one,

and not being able to perform my duties. As much as I

dont like using it, I guess I should take along plenty

of prednisone~ just in case!!

Thanks everyone. I am so

thankful to have you.

melanie

[Guest guest]

Hi :

Wow, how exciting for you. I have always wanted to see Montana -

it's supposed to be absolutely beautiful with lots of wide open

spaces still to be enjoyed.

Think positive! Your RA is under good control, so try not to stress

yourself out by worrying about flaring - stress will do that, you

know! Yes, take along Prednisone, but hopefully you will not need to

use it. Also, take along rice socks that you can warm up in the

microwaves in the dorm, so that if you feet or ankles, or anything

else start flaring from the extra walking, you will be able to give

yourself a little heat treatment.

You will do wonderfully - enjoy the trip - take pictures so you can

post them on the board when you get back! My prayers are with this

group every night, and I'll be saying a bit extra for you so that

this month long teaching job goes smoothly! Just remember to take

time for yourself when you can, and rest! Take care --

Kathe in CA

> Hi all. I've taken a little break from participating

I am kind of nervous because I am about to

> move to Montana for a month for a job. I am a

> " Mobility teacher " , which means I teached blind and

> visually impaired folks travel skills. So I will be

> at the University of Montana teaching the blind

> students the campus to prepare them for the upcoming

> semester. What Im scared of is the schedual and RA.

[Guest guest]

Thanks Kathe!

Good thinking with the rice socks. I appreciate

your support and will try to jump into the

conversation if we have spare time for ourselves. I

dont know much about our scheduals, other than that I

will have 7 students a day....yikes! I really am

excited so maybe that will cancel out the effects of

stress. You and everyone else here, will be in my

thoughts. Take care and thanks again!

melanie

--- lv2ryd <lv2ryd@...> wrote:

> Hi :

>

> Wow, how exciting for you. I have always wanted to

> see Montana -

> it's supposed to be absolutely beautiful with lots

> of wide open

> spaces still to be enjoyed.

>

> Think positive! Your RA is under good control, so

> try not to stress

> yourself out by worrying about flaring - stress will

> do that, you

> know! Yes, take along Prednisone, but hopefully you

> will not need to

> use it. Also, take along rice socks that you can

> warm up in the

> microwaves in the dorm, so that if you feet or

> ankles, or anything

> else start flaring from the extra walking, you will

> be able to give

> yourself a little heat treatment.

>

> You will do wonderfully - enjoy the trip - take

> pictures so you can

> post them on the board when you get back! My

> prayers are with this

> group every night, and I'll be saying a bit extra

> for you so that

> this month long teaching job goes smoothly! Just

> remember to take

> time for yourself when you can, and rest! Take care

> --

>

> Kathe in CA

>

> > Hi all. I've taken a little break from

> participating

> I am kind of nervous because I am about to

> > move to Montana for a month for a job. I am a

> > " Mobility teacher " , which means I teached blind

> and

> > visually impaired folks travel skills. So I will

> be

> > at the University of Montana teaching the blind

> > students the campus to prepare them for the

> upcoming

> > semester. What Im scared of is the schedual and

> RA.

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

>

> I was banded on 5/22/07 by Dr. A.. Anyone is welcome to call me & I

> will only tell the truth, 425-299-2212. Just don't call in the AM as

I

> am usually up late & sleep in. I am on Pacific time.

>

> Steve

>

hey steve,

how are you feeling now, i am sch 7/3/07 to get banded!!!

[Guest guest]

I feel fine-I amglad I did it. I lost 19 pounds on the pre-op diet &

even though they say the first 6 weeks is not really weight loss time

but just making sure you follow the instructions so your band can set

in place I have lost another 20 pounds.

Don't worry, I know how you feel as I took a friend with me to make

sure I could not chicken out. When you have your 'last meal', for a

while I highly recommend the Italian restaurant at the hotel. Ask for

directions as it is kinda hidden.

Relax the first day as they are just doing tests & the next it will be

over before you know it.

Everyone is different in regard to pain. I had pain when I was coming

out of the anesthetic, mostly stomach, & after walking a while it got

better. If you were here in the U.S. that is when they would tell you

to go home. In Mexico you get to relax for a couple of days.

Don't worry, it will be fine. I am the biggest chicken in the world & I

did it!

Steve

> >

> > I was banded on 5/22/07 by Dr. A.. Anyone is welcome to call me & I

> > will only tell the truth, 425-299-2212. Just don't call in the AM

as

> I

> > am usually up late & sleep in. I am on Pacific time.

> >

> > Steve

> >

> hey steve,

> how are you feeling now, i am sch 7/3/07 to get banded!!!

>

[Guest guest]

I got my first Xolair shot on Friday. BTW, no pain with the needle at all, I

barely knew I was getting it. Anyhow, no problems until tonight driving home,

and suddenly my vision went a bit haywire, I got hot all over and felt nauseous

and felt like my head was growing. I know that sounds weird. Anyway, it stopped

after a few seconds and when I tried to get out the car my legs gave

out...anyone had this? I desperately need Xolair to help me, ashtma, allergies

etc, I hope its not related.

[Guest guest]

>

> I got my first Xolair shot on Friday. BTW, no pain with the needle at all, I

barely knew I was getting it. Anyhow, no problems until tonight driving home,

and suddenly my vision went a bit haywire, I got hot all over and felt nauseous

and felt like my head was growing. I know that sounds weird. Anyway, it stopped

after a few seconds and when I tried to get out the car my legs gave

out...anyone had this? I desperately need Xolair to help me, ashtma, allergies

etc, I hope its not related.

>

It sounds like Anaphylaxis. It is can happen sometimes with Xolair. Did your

doctor give you an epi-pen?

Call your doctor ASAP and let him/her know about this.

Let us know what you find out!

Doug

Group founder

[Guest guest]

I agree with Doug. Could be a reaction. Or it could be a pile of other things.

Anxiety even. Low blood sugar for one which is not related to xolair but could

occur for a pile of reasons. I can barely walk when I am hypo. Tell your MD

today.

C

________________________________

From: DougB <uca79iii@...>

Sent: Mon, December 6, 2010 7:27:03 AM

Subject: [ ] Re: Scared!

>

> I got my first Xolair shot on Friday. BTW, no pain with the needle at all, I

>barely knew I was getting it. Anyhow, no problems until tonight driving home,

>and suddenly my vision went a bit haywire, I got hot all over and felt nauseous

>and felt like my head was growing. I know that sounds weird. Anyway, it

stopped

>after a few seconds and when I tried to get out the car my legs gave

>out...anyone had this? I desperately need Xolair to help me, ashtma, allergies

>etc, I hope its not related.

>

It sounds like Anaphylaxis. It is can happen sometimes with Xolair. Did your

doctor give you an epi-pen?

Call your doctor ASAP and let him/her know about this.

Let us know what you find out!

Doug

Group founder

[Guest guest]

I hope you are doing all right! I'm sure by now you've called the doctor or gone

to the Emergency Room. Please let us know how you are doing!!!

I've had similar symptoms with a couple of different bouts of flu, but the

doctor needs to determine what's really going on.

Addy

Group Co-owner

>

> I got my first Xolair shot on Friday. BTW, no pain with the needle at all, I

barely knew I was getting it. Anyhow, no problems until tonight driving home,

and suddenly my vision went a bit haywire, I got hot all over and felt nauseous

and felt like my head was growing. I know that sounds weird. Anyway, it stopped

after a few seconds and when I tried to get out the car my legs gave

out...anyone had this? I desperately need Xolair to help me, ashtma, allergies

etc, I hope its not related.

>

[Guest guest]

Doug,

Sorry I forgot to address your question about the Epi. Yes, I got two the

day of the shots, and have one with me at all times and the other in teh

car.

I am so excited for Xolair to work!

Thanks for all your support guys

S

[Guest guest]

Hi Kendra,

Actually it's hard because this short episode of whatever it was happened

three days after! I am a bit iffy about being a the driver today, a little

paranoid with my kids in the car. Might wait a few days before driving

again, just in case.

S

[Guest guest]

>

> I got my first Xolair shot on Friday. BTW, no pain with the needle at all, I

barely knew I was getting it. Anyhow, no problems until tonight driving home,

and suddenly my vision went a bit haywire, I got hot all over and felt nauseous

and felt like my head was growing. I know that sounds weird. Anyway, it stopped

after a few seconds and when I tried to get out the car my legs gave

out...anyone had this? I desperately need Xolair to help me, ashtma, allergies

etc, I hope its not related.

I had mild hot flashes for a brief time (a night or two) the fist time I got

Xolair shots but nothing ever since then and I've been taking Xolair for around

five years now. I carried the Epi Pen for several years but stopped, although

one is usually nearby.