Predisone side effects and impact of Xolair

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Hi I am currently on approx. 25 to 30 mg of Predisone per day and have

had a number of side effects. I have been on it for about three years. I

have had cataracts both eyes and surgery has corrected both, I have very

thin skin and bruise and cut very easily, and my legs and feet swell .

In addition my biggest issue is lost of muscle strength. My right leg

calf muscle is wasting away to the point where it is becoming difficult

to maintain balance and walk any distance ,physio exercise has not

improve this. I am seeing a specialist they are notsure if this is the

cause of this or not. I also have the brain fog thing some days worse

than others.

I have recently started Xolair and have just completed two months

with no noticeble change to datet but hopefully in time I will.nd be

able to get of the predisone. My questions are have any of you

experienced similar side effects as I outlined and for those of you who

the xolair has allowed you to stop taking predisone has this reversed

the side effects of the predisone. Specifically did the skin condition

improve? With exercise were you able to improve overall strentgth and

did the swelling dissapear? I would appreciate any feedback you may be

able to provide.

Dave