Guest guest Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Up until recently Xolair has pretty much eliminated 99% of my asthma symptoms. In recent weeks it appears that it is no longer working. I had my last shot this past Wednesday and yesterday all my symptoms have come back -- SOB, wheezing, congestion, coughing, itching (incredible itching when I get into bed -- biggest allergen is dust mites), fatigue, etc.... I'm taking 150 then 75 alternating every two weeks. When I take the 150 the relief seems to last about 10 days. When I take the 75 the relief lasts about 3 days. I'm getting the feeling that my body is getting used to the dose I'm receiving and producing IgE above and beyond what Xolair can treat. In other words, I feel like my body is getting addicted or conditioned to Xolair. My doctor said I can go up as high as 150 every two weeks but I'm afraid my body will adjust to that dose and then I'll have the same problem I'm having now but at a higher dose. Is anyone aware of this problem, or experienced this problem? It may just be a result of the strange weather conditions we're having this year. I've heard the mold counts are extremely high because of the mild weather but I'm not allergic to mold. This time of year is usually my worst so I'm hoping it will pass with time. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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