Re: Xolair may work for some, but not all

November 4, 2005

I've read about a study for a lab test that allows researchers to separate a

patient's bound IgE from free IgE, which is the only way to accurately test

IgE once you're on the drug. Apparently, if your free IgE is still too high,

the level of Xolair could be increased. I don't think the test is available yet

commercially, but it may be worth it if your doctor could talk to someone at

one of the drug companies to investigate.

Meryl

I've been on xolair for almost 9 months now. It has not helped me a

single bit. In fact I am worse. My asthma, allergy, and sinusitis

symtoms have increased significantly. My doctor wants to wait for

another 3 months. If it hasn't worked by then he's going to pull the

plug and stop the treatment. I guess this miracle drug was too good

to be true. For those of you who it worked for I think its

wonderful. I just wish it worked for all of us.

November 4, 2005

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wrote:

>

> I've been on xolair for almost 9 months now. It has not helped me a

> single bit. In fact I am worse. My asthma, allergy, and sinusitis

> symtoms have increased significantly. My doctor wants to wait for

> another 3 months. If it hasn't worked by then he's going to pull the

> plug and stop the treatment. I guess this miracle drug was too good

> to be true. For those of you who it worked for I think its

> wonderful. I just wish it worked for all of us.

,

Everyone is different. Some get relif almost instantly, others it takes

some time. I almost quit taking it too. It took me over a year to get

any results. I am glad I hung in there. My suggestion is for you to

tust your doctor and at give it more time. I am no longer on

Prednisone. For me, it was worth the wait.

Doug

Group founder

Co Moderator

November 4, 2005

, has your doctor looked into the possibility that you have other

triggers for your asthma as well? I now know that anxiety is a HUGE trigger

for me, and my doctors have given me daily meds to help with anxiety related

attacks. Also, I have severe acid reflux, and I absolutely MUST take

medication for that as well, it is a well known trigger. You can aspirate

the acid without even knowing it, and it triggers serious attacks!

Hang in there with the Xolair for those last three months like your doctor

said. Hopefully it will help you. Have you tried other more conventional

treatments, such as allergy shots? Just asking, sometimes someone else will

say something that makes you say " ahhh HAH! "

Good luck and keep fighting!

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Date: 11/04/05 09:41:57

Subject: [ ] Xolair may work for some, but not all

I've been on xolair for almost 9 months now. It has not helped me a

single bit. In fact I am worse. My asthma, allergy, and sinusitis

symtoms have increased significantly. My doctor wants to wait for

another 3 months. If it hasn't worked by then he's going to pull the

plug and stop the treatment. I guess this miracle drug was too good

to be true. For those of you who it worked for I think its

wonderful. I just wish it worked for all of us.

November 5, 2005

julie, my name is Lin and i have a son whos very severe asthmatic

with sinus infections.... his drs told me to try allergy shots first.....

so we have been on them now for a year.... theyre finally working.... he just

had his first sinus infection in over a year.... the one dr was going to take

him off the

shots they wasnt working but i told his dr to please hang in there theres hope

yet....

then we went to seee the pulmonoglist and he suggests xolair shots... my son has

been

taking them since may... along with the allergy shots we finally see a

difference...

u just have to hang in there a lil bit.... we have the same problem.... time and

patience and most of all prayers.... that is will work....

good luck with you....

Lin

Currier <redsoxkitten@...> wrote:, has your doctor looked

into the possibility that you have other