Question on Xolair

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Hi Everyone:

I just stumbled upon this group while searching the internet for

information on Xolair. I receive my first injection this upcoming

Tuesday (after waiting since March for the financial arrangements to

fall into place), and while I'm hopefully optimistic that this

medication will help me, I am also afraid to begin the shots as I

don't tolerate many medications very well.

I have been asthmatic since 1986, when I came down with a serious

case of mycoplasmic pneumonia and didn't receive proper treatment for

it. Through the years my asthmatic condition has gotten worse, and I

have become somewhat housebound because of this disease, as I react

violently to chemical odors, perfumes, animals, grasses,flowers,

trees, mold, cigarette smoke, etc. (you get the picture). I couldn't

even tolerate the skin testing for my allergies, as I had a horrific

asthma attack a few minutes after being injected with the allergens

for mold and grasses.

I currently take Advair, Xopenex (via a nebulizer), Accolate,

Allegra and Prednisone on a daily basis.

I would appreciate hearing from anyone who might be able to

reassure me as to the possible (probable) side effects I can incur

after receiving my first injection. Thank you!

Marge