Pain in Arms, Numbness in Hands

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Dear Xolair people:

A few months ago, on behalf of my asthmatic friend Kathy, I reported that

she had developed pain in her arms and numbness in her hands soon after

her first injection of Xolair. I asked whether anyone else had experienced

such pain and numbness, and one person kindly replied (offlist).

Let me now offer an update: The pain and numbness were due to carpal

tunnel syndrome, and it was apparently just a coincidence that they

started after that first shot. A neurologist diagnosed the carpal tunnel

problem on the basis of Kathy's verbal description and then in a series of

nerve-conduction tests definitively demonstrated it.

Because the postings to this helpful group are archived and searchable, I

thought it important to provide this update.

Best wishes to everyone, and kindly look for another message from me

coming soon.

Gordon

Ramsey, New Jersey