Re: Re: Sleeping after a shot

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I have experienced all the adverse effects stated in the poll. I do

not believe they are from Xolair. I take at least 10 different

medications, probably at least 5 or more have sleep/energy issues. I

believe it would be inaccurate and unfair to blame it on Xolair.

Xolair may be a " focus " drug for me because I stick needles in my

body every two weeks and receive emails and information on Xolair

daily. Some of the other drugs I put in my body, Prednisone for one,

have a much higher adverse reaction percentage yet I still take it

with out to much questioning and analysis, I have accepted the

negative effects and resolved that I need the medications to breath,

yet I constantly question Xolair and the possibilities, even though

relatively speaking, it is a safe drug, go figure. My only

alternative if it was causing me unbearable adverse reactions would

be to stop taking it or quit breathing, and my Insurance company

would be very happy.

The one thing I do blame on Xolair is that I am fat, old, and ugly,

gotta be the only explanation, LOL

Ron

On Apr 2, 2007, at 7:55 PM, pyle456 wrote:

> I have created Steve's poll. I would suggest that anyone

> experiencing sleep issues once starting Xolair should report them to

> both their Xolair physician AND their GP. Remember that we take a

> lot of meds for our allergies and asthma that can mask other

> conditions, particularly pred but sometimes antibiotics also.

>

> I already reported that I experienced adrenal fatigue when I started

> Xolair and no longer needed pred. That passed after 3-4 months

> (alas, the only treatment is more pred) and now I've got more energy

> than I ever have. Unfortunately, I've ALWAYS been a bad sleeper, but

> that has improved some with Xolair.

>

> Also, unfortunately, that early onset arthritis that is common in my

> family started showing up once I no longer needed pred. It's always

> something.

>

> Take care, all,

>

> Addy

> Group co-owner who's never experienced any side effects with Xolair.

>

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> > >

> > > > The only shot that puts me to sleep is the one

> > > that

> > > > they gave me when

> > > > I was in the hospital the last 3 times for bad

> > > flare

> > > > ups. (over 2

> > > > years ago)

> > > >

> > > > VALIUM SHOT! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!

> > > >

> > > > Doug

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[Guest guest]

Well I have always had trouble sleeping at night but I

could still function during the day without too much

of a problem but since the Xolair the daytime

exhaustion is frustrating. Thankfully it only last a

week or so. The weight gain is disheartening when you

are trying so hard to get rid of it but it hangs on so

stubbornly. My face looks like I have been on

prednisone long term!

I haven't taken Prednisone in quite a while. I refused

it the last few times the doctor prescribed it(before

Xolair) for me due the problems it causes with my

voice. I make my living with my voice and if it

doesn't work I don't make money. He got very upset

with me and threatened me with the hospitlization but

I held firm. I can't talk when having an asthma

attack either but that is usually short term. With

prednisone it can last for weeks. Thats why I was so

excited about Xolair because it contains no steroids.

Jeannie