u/Sage_Mosaic

Xolair has completely changed my life. I no longer spontaneously get hives. My anxiety and depression have significantly improved which I attribute partly due to less inflammation problems.
My asthma is nearly nonexistent at this point and I only need a rescue inhaler about once or twice a month (sometimes not at all even). I can run and exercise again without any issues.
I can go hiking without experiencing terrible itching or wheezing and being around friends with animals no longer bothers my allergies (although I don’t push it).
Even my nose is a lot a clearer and I no longer have a sore throat from post nasal drip in the morning.
My only issue at this point is excessive daytime sleepiness but that is another issue I’ve had for a long time and am looking into a sleep study.
Just for reference I am a 25 year old female who has struggled with severe steroid resistance asthma my whole life. This is the only medication I have found that has worked for me.
The hardest part of this medication has been prior authorizations and communicating with insurance to get access to my medication every two weeks. I have found that a lot of clinics can offer samples of Xolair if you are unable to not access it on time which can help bridge gaps when approved.
Good luck to anyone on here considering treatment. I’m sure this injection doesn’t work for everyone but it was definitely worth considering for me. I think anyone who starts this journey needs to give it a lot of time before deciding if it works. It took me around 3 months to see the full benefit.
Edit: I did have side effects at first. I felt sick the first few months (like I had a cold or flu). I often would sleep more for the first 3 days after an injection and had some muscle aches. I also experienced a runny nose two days after each injection. These symptoms gradually went away and I no longer experience them with each injection.