Re: Did it make a difference?

January 28, 2006

YES IT MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE! The last skin test I had I was

significantly positive for over 50 allergens! I have seen

significant improvement thanks to Xolair despite the constant

presence of most of the things I'm allergic to!

Xolair works by binding to the IgE in our bodies so that the IgE

cannot bind to the mast cell and start an allergic reaction. A

normal IgE score is 25 or lower. Most of us here have IgE scores

500 and above. Our allergic responses are significantly diminished

by taking Xolair. And the potential benefit over the long term is

enormous. Doug, my group-co-owner, has had huge side effects from

having to take so much pred. I have had significant side effects,

but not so bad as he is (but he's older than I am ).

Good luck,

Addy

--- In , " Carol Corley " <mybouvs@m...>

wrote:

>

> Hi:

> My doctor wants to put me on Xolair, I qualify per IgE test,

and apparently they are right not trying to figure out how much I

will pay and how much my insurance company will pay.

> My question is, does it make a difference even if you

continue to be exposed to your allergens?

> Thanks.

> Carol

>

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