Re: How long .../low IGE levels

[Guest guest]

I actually had very low IGE levels ( apparently that will happen in

some folks with years of daily high dose steroids ie 60mg/day) and I

still had a miracle within hours BUT the studies show it might take

anyone as long as 6 months to show a change and the improvement is

not always complete relief of symptoms. My personal " miracle " puts me

back on the treatment charts for severe asthma; prior to Xolair I was

(theoretically) supposed to be living in the ICU<vbg>...my asthma is

not all allergy and Xolair does not address intrinsic asthma, but it

seems to knock the socks off the allergy component for me. AND I have

not sneezed in weeks!

At the end of six months you and your doctor would need to decide if

you have had enough improvement to justify the drug...the answer will

not always be yes because asthma is a complicated problem.

Good luck!

P.

> Hello all,

> I am new to the group and to Xolair, I am on my second shot and due

> to get my 3rd in 2 weeks.

> I am trying to get an idea of how quickly other members have noticed

> an improvement in breathing peak flow readings etc.

> I do know for sure that my allergies are gone for the most part,

> although they were never all that bad. My asthma symptoms have not

> improved as of yet.

> I also am wondering how effective Xolair has been for those with

> borderline IGE levels like myself (65 before starting Xolair.)

> This is a great group of people and I'm glad to be a member, reading

> the posts here is very encouraging and it is great to hear how

> Xolair has made such a difference for those using it, I just hope I

> am as fortunate.

> Any insight form other members would be appreciated,

> joe