Re: itching and breaking out

[Guest guest]

I had a similar problem shortly after my second shot of Xolair. I

developed mild acne on my arms, shoulders, back, and some on my

face. This was unusual because even as a teen I did not suffer with

severe acne.

The problem went away after about two weeks, and has not (so far)

recurred, although last night I was having some problems with

itching. I had my third shot of Xolair last Friday (10/24).

I called NovaFactor and asked Lance the pharmacist if this was a

problem. He said he didn't know for sure, but that there were some

reported cases in the clinical trials. I had looked up some

information on dermatitis on the internet, and did find a

correlation between IgE and atopic dermatitis. However, according

to Lance, the IgE antibody in Xolair users is 'bound' and should

therefore not be the cause. He did tell me to call him and let him

know if this continued, because they would list this as a potential

side-effect if they got enough feedback.

> Is anyone else itching and breaking out in dermatitis and acne all

> over the body?

>

> My doctor says it is probably due to being on prednisone for so

long.

> I have not seen anything in the side effects of Xolair about

itching.

>

> Doug in Arkansas

[Guest guest]

I haven't been on the Xolair very long but I can say that I do have

skin problems when I'm on pred for any real length of time.

I hope everyone's feeling well today. We've had three days of rain

here and today I'm short of breath and my chest is tight, but no

congestion or anything. Monday and Tuesday I felt as well as I have

in MONTHS, which is really rare for me when it rains so hopefully the

Xolair is starting to take hold.

[Guest guest]

> I haven't been on the Xolair very long but I can say that I do have

> skin problems when I'm on pred for any real length of time.

>

> I hope everyone's feeling well today. We've had three days of rain

> here and today I'm short of breath and my chest is tight, but no

> congestion or anything. Monday and Tuesday I felt as well as I

have

> in MONTHS, which is really rare for me when it rains so hopefully

the

> Xolair is starting to take hold.

Give it some time. After 10 injections, I am finally seeing some

improvement in my asthma

Doug

[Guest guest]

I am surprised and disappointed that it has taken you 10 injections

before seeing improvement.

I can't recall - are you getting monthly injections or bi-weekly?

I am wondering if a bi-weekly schedule would be better for me. I

have to get two injections but I do it on the same day. It seems

like I get improvement for about two weeks and then gradual but

steady decline in symptoms.

Overall, my sense is that I feel better, but I have been doing semi-

regular PEF and FEV1 tests that do not seem to indicate significant

improvement. However, this is typically a difficult time of year

for me (with the leaf molds and late pollen) so it is hard to make

an objective evaluation.

>

> Give it some time. After 10 injections, I am finally seeing some

> improvement in my asthma

>

> Doug

[Guest guest]

> I am surprised and disappointed that it has taken you 10 injections

> before seeing improvement.

>

> I can't recall - are you getting monthly injections or bi-weekly?

>

> I am wondering if a bi-weekly schedule would be better for me. I

> have to get two injections but I do it on the same day. It seems

> like I get improvement for about two weeks and then gradual but

> steady decline in symptoms.

>

> Overall, my sense is that I feel better, but I have been doing semi-

> regular PEF and FEV1 tests that do not seem to indicate significant

> improvement. However, this is typically a difficult time of year

> for me (with the leaf molds and late pollen) so it is hard to make

> an objective evaluation.

>

> >

> > Give it some time. After 10 injections, I am finally seeing some

> > improvement in my asthma

> >

> > Doug

I get two injections every two weeks

Doug

[Guest guest]

>

>

> I get two injections every two weeks

>

> Doug

Ouch.

I'll bet your insurance company really loves you.

[Guest guest]

> >

> >

> > I get two injections every two weeks

> >

> > Doug

>

> Ouch.

>

> I'll bet your insurance company really loves you.

Actually,

I was quite shocked when they only required a 35.00 monthy co-pay.

I have heard that insurance companies are happy about Xolair because

it will be cheaper for them in the long run... no more paying for

expensive daily, inhailed steriods...etc...

My family doctor's nurse will give me my next two injections on 11-7.

I can't wait to tease her about it. LOL

Doug