Guest guest Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Hi everyone! Is there a maximum IgE level for the use of Xolair? In other words, would I be precluded from being prescribed the medicine because my IgE levels are too elevated? My highest IgE level has been over 45,000, but hovers between 10,000 and 12,000. I have asthma and severe atopic dermatitis. I've been on immunosuppresants (for the skin,and several Rx's for asthma (without much success), so I returned to the " old standy-by " and am currently just on Prednisone: 40mg. a day. However, I still must use my albuterol numerous times (day & night). I have an appointment in March to see my Allergist/Immunololgist and want to be armed with as much information as possible. Thank you! Marie Ruffolo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 If you search our messages for the word " formula " you will find a formula that joannana posted for determining Xolair dosage for patients with really high IgE. She is a Xolair nurse in an allergy/asthma practice. Welcome to the group! Addy Group co-owner --- In , " marieruffolo " <marieruffolo@...> wrote: > > Hi everyone! > > Is there a maximum IgE level for the use of Xolair? In other words, > would I be precluded from being prescribed the medicine because my IgE > levels are too elevated? My highest IgE level has been over 45,000, but > hovers between 10,000 and 12,000. I have asthma and severe atopic > dermatitis. I've been on immunosuppresants (for the skin,and several > Rx's for asthma (without much success), so I returned to the " old > standy-by " and am currently just on Prednisone: 40mg. a day. However, I > still must use my albuterol numerous times (day & night). > > I have an appointment in March to see my Allergist/Immunololgist and > want to be armed with as much information as possible. Thank you! > > Marie Ruffolo > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 > > Hi everyone! > > Is there a maximum IgE level for the use of Xolair? In other words, > would I be precluded from being prescribed the medicine because my IgE > levels are too elevated? My highest IgE level has been over 45,000, but > hovers between 10,000 and 12,000. I have asthma and severe atopic > dermatitis. I've been on immunosuppresants (for the skin,and several > Rx's for asthma (without much success), so I returned to the " old > standy-by " and am currently just on Prednisone: 40mg. a day. However, I > still must use my albuterol numerous times (day & night). > > I have an appointment in March to see my Allergist/Immunololgist and > want to be armed with as much information as possible. Thank you! > > Marie Ruffolo Thanks for your input, everyone, and for your " welcoming. " Marie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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