New Members - Beginning Injections Soon

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Hello everyone, my name is Pamela and I am 53. I will beginning to

take injections of Xolair next month. I have asthma and an

obstruction of the small bronchia, which is non-reversible. I had

been getting frequent sinus infections also. When my iGe levels were

tested they came back double the normal limit, and my pulmonologist

suggested starting Xolair. It has taken awhile to get the approval

from my insurance company (nearly 5 months) but it seems like next

month they will begin.

I would like to know what side effects typically are associated with

these shots of Xolair. Is swelling near the site usual; what about

headaches? I've been known to get migraines occasionally. I'm also

a breast cancer survivor of 3 years, so that has to be factored into

all other medical decisions too.

Looking forward to getting to meet all of you.

Pamela