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What Causes Dizziness And Chest Pain After Having Xolair Injection?
Question: Hi there.
50 days ago I have received a XOALIR injection because of my non stopping urticaria problem (other drugs didnt made any effects) and since that day I have a nonstopping dizzness,sudden vertigo attacks and chestpain I feel clumsy and cannot focus.I have talked with my doctor and she said that these problems are not releated to XOALIR.I went to multiple doctors and all of my neurological,diabetese,heart and balance tests were negative.Doctors said that I am healty.
But I dont feel healty,this dizzness is a huge problem for me how can it be solved,is it going to pass or xoalir caused some damage to my body ?
50 days ago I have received a XOALIR injection because of my non stopping urticaria problem (other drugs didnt made any effects) and since that day I have a nonstopping dizzness,sudden vertigo attacks and chestpain I feel clumsy and cannot focus.I have talked with my doctor and she said that these problems are not releated to XOALIR.I went to multiple doctors and all of my neurological,diabetese,heart and balance tests were negative.Doctors said that I am healty.
But I dont feel healty,this dizzness is a huge problem for me how can it be solved,is it going to pass or xoalir caused some damage to my body ?
Brief Answer:
Xolair it is, take symptomatic relief, self resolves
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. I pity the doctors who said xolair is not associated with dizziness. With all other etiologies for this dizziness ruled out , this xolair is the only possible etiology. Here is why i think so.
23 out of 100 people get viral infections after this monoclonal antibody injection. Viral infections mostly target inner ear vestibular apparatus and thus cause dizziness.
20 out of 100 people get Upper respiratory tract infection and that is notoriously involved in dizziness due to a linking eustachian tube between air ways and ear apparatus.
16 out of 100 people getting the injection gets sinuses involvement and inflammation and sinusitis is one notorious cause for dizziness.
Pharyngitis and sore throat with or without dizziness are also common sequelae.
Nut shell, it is omalizumab also called Xolair injection adverse effects. What you can do is take some symptomatic treatment like antivert or betahistines. It self resolves in a few weeks. So no need to panic.
i hope it helps. Take good car of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Xolair it is, take symptomatic relief, self resolves
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. I pity the doctors who said xolair is not associated with dizziness. With all other etiologies for this dizziness ruled out , this xolair is the only possible etiology. Here is why i think so.
23 out of 100 people get viral infections after this monoclonal antibody injection. Viral infections mostly target inner ear vestibular apparatus and thus cause dizziness.
20 out of 100 people get Upper respiratory tract infection and that is notoriously involved in dizziness due to a linking eustachian tube between air ways and ear apparatus.
16 out of 100 people getting the injection gets sinuses involvement and inflammation and sinusitis is one notorious cause for dizziness.
Pharyngitis and sore throat with or without dizziness are also common sequelae.
Nut shell, it is omalizumab also called Xolair injection adverse effects. What you can do is take some symptomatic treatment like antivert or betahistines. It self resolves in a few weeks. So no need to panic.
i hope it helps. Take good car of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have just returned from a cardiologist who has information about the drug.I went to him because I have read that XOLAIR causes problems in blood clots.He stated that XOLAIR has these effects but 50 days is a very long period and side effects should be gone by now.He will put me trough some blood and heart tests in upcoming days.
Do you agree with him ?
Isnt 50 days of non-stopping dizzness is too much and weird ?
My doctor stated that my problems maybe not releated to XOLAIR because of its long period and if it isnt than why all of these problems started suddenly after the injection ?
Do you agree with him ?
Isnt 50 days of non-stopping dizzness is too much and weird ?
My doctor stated that my problems maybe not releated to XOLAIR because of its long period and if it isnt than why all of these problems started suddenly after the injection ?
Brief Answer:
Your doc is right
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back to me!
i wish you had mentioned these 50 days before. 50 days is enough for the drug to get it out of the system. it for sure does cause deranged clotting profile and cardiac perfusion studies should be evaluated to rule out any syncope. But i did not think of that as you said all labs clear.
Cardiac perfusion studies need to rule out . And now the association of the drug with the symptoms trigger might be a coincidence or its clotting tendencies. Nut shell, what ever started it and whatever it is, cardiac perfusion studies need to be done to be ont he safer road. Once clear all you would need is some antivert for the relief and that would be a good news.
take care.
Khan
Your doc is right
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back to me!
i wish you had mentioned these 50 days before. 50 days is enough for the drug to get it out of the system. it for sure does cause deranged clotting profile and cardiac perfusion studies should be evaluated to rule out any syncope. But i did not think of that as you said all labs clear.
Cardiac perfusion studies need to rule out . And now the association of the drug with the symptoms trigger might be a coincidence or its clotting tendencies. Nut shell, what ever started it and whatever it is, cardiac perfusion studies need to be done to be ont he safer road. Once clear all you would need is some antivert for the relief and that would be a good news.
take care.
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My test results came back and all of them looks normal.Except one thing.
The Lymphocyte Count is 3.85 (above the accepted level)
A month ago I went trough a same test and both of my leukocytes and Lymphocyte counts were high.This time the leukocytes count is normal but Lymphocyte has rissen slightly. I have searched trough the causes of this and found terrible things like cancer etc.Dizzness and some symptoms looks like a match and I am soo scared now !
Still I dont want to bring myself down I will consult my doctor tomorrow what are your thougts ?
I think I have made some errors on my last post so here are the results that concen me.
Leukocytes count(WBC) = 9.32 (3.8 - 10.0 x10³/µL) (its between the range)
Lymphocyte count (LYMPH%)'' 41.3 (10.0 - 48.0 %) (its between the range)
This is where the problem is.
Absolute Lymphocyte count :3.85 (0.4 - 2.5 x10³/µL) its above the range.
So is that thing risen because of the side effect of the xoalir,a parasitic or viral infection or Am I in trouble ?
The Lymphocyte Count is 3.85 (above the accepted level)
A month ago I went trough a same test and both of my leukocytes and Lymphocyte counts were high.This time the leukocytes count is normal but Lymphocyte has rissen slightly. I have searched trough the causes of this and found terrible things like cancer etc.Dizzness and some symptoms looks like a match and I am soo scared now !
Still I dont want to bring myself down I will consult my doctor tomorrow what are your thougts ?
I think I have made some errors on my last post so here are the results that concen me.
Leukocytes count(WBC) = 9.32 (3.8 - 10.0 x10³/µL) (its between the range)
Lymphocyte count (LYMPH%)'' 41.3 (10.0 - 48.0 %) (its between the range)
This is where the problem is.
Absolute Lymphocyte count :3.85 (0.4 - 2.5 x10³/µL) its above the range.
So is that thing risen because of the side effect of the xoalir,a parasitic or viral infection or Am I in trouble ?
Brief Answer:
You are not in trouble
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back!
Your count is normal. Slight variation in the lymphocyte count on higher range is due to the sequelae of viral infection possibly after the omalizumab xolair injection. A simple flu may cause slight change in the lymphocytes. There are many innocuous reasons behind this lymphocytosis but none significant.
It is nothing to worry about. Slight variation in the count is acceptable. All we need to focus on now is dizziness and that needs ruling out of cardiac perfusion troubles. Once ruled out then simple symptomatic treatment with wait and see phenomenon will be the best course. Many dizziness episodes self resolve in a few weeks.
Nutshell, ignore these blood count variations, hope for the best.
Take care.
Khan
You are not in trouble
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back!
Your count is normal. Slight variation in the lymphocyte count on higher range is due to the sequelae of viral infection possibly after the omalizumab xolair injection. A simple flu may cause slight change in the lymphocytes. There are many innocuous reasons behind this lymphocytosis but none significant.
It is nothing to worry about. Slight variation in the count is acceptable. All we need to focus on now is dizziness and that needs ruling out of cardiac perfusion troubles. Once ruled out then simple symptomatic treatment with wait and see phenomenon will be the best course. Many dizziness episodes self resolve in a few weeks.
Nutshell, ignore these blood count variations, hope for the best.
Take care.
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Tomorrow they will put some devices on me and make me run and monitora my signals.
Then they will put a Holter on me and monitor me for 24 hours
Couple days later they will make color Doppler and thats the final test.
Personally I dont think that anything will come out from these test.But what can be the reason of these problems ?
Can Xoalir still shows its effects it has been 51 days and until yesterday I have never seen a sign of urticaria.The urticaria started yesterday only lasted for 10 min and happened after I felt really depressed it was soo fast I couldnt belive how it came and go.Before the Xoalir the urticaria was a terrible problem for me and for 51 days its noneexisteng.The one happened yesterday come out really small on my foot and as I said it fade away in 10 minutes (suprisingly).
So can we still say that xoalir is doing its job inside my body ?
Or can it be completly psycological thing ?
Then they will put a Holter on me and monitor me for 24 hours
Couple days later they will make color Doppler and thats the final test.
Personally I dont think that anything will come out from these test.But what can be the reason of these problems ?
Can Xoalir still shows its effects it has been 51 days and until yesterday I have never seen a sign of urticaria.The urticaria started yesterday only lasted for 10 min and happened after I felt really depressed it was soo fast I couldnt belive how it came and go.Before the Xoalir the urticaria was a terrible problem for me and for 51 days its noneexisteng.The one happened yesterday come out really small on my foot and as I said it fade away in 10 minutes (suprisingly).
So can we still say that xoalir is doing its job inside my body ?
Or can it be completly psycological thing ?
Brief Answer:
Xolair it is the cause of all your symptoms, long half life
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back
As we said xolain has half life of 26 days. It means some traces of the drug or to be more specific 25 % of the drug is still in your system and they pretty much look like the cause for these simple dizziness episodes.
But there is no harm in getting evaluated for cardiac monitoring which i am sure too won't be any fruitful in positive results.
At the end you will be put to what i mentioned at start. A few antiverts. That's it. Psychological stress and thinking way over in head can worsen it for sure which i can clearly see in your case.
All you need to do is calm down and take some anti vertigo medicine. You shall see the difference. No need to panic here.
Take care.
Khan
Xolair it is the cause of all your symptoms, long half life
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back
As we said xolain has half life of 26 days. It means some traces of the drug or to be more specific 25 % of the drug is still in your system and they pretty much look like the cause for these simple dizziness episodes.
But there is no harm in getting evaluated for cardiac monitoring which i am sure too won't be any fruitful in positive results.
At the end you will be put to what i mentioned at start. A few antiverts. That's it. Psychological stress and thinking way over in head can worsen it for sure which i can clearly see in your case.
All you need to do is calm down and take some anti vertigo medicine. You shall see the difference. No need to panic here.
Take care.
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Half life 26 days wooww !!!
This means that in order for this drug fall below the %12.5 it requires 78 days which means 11 weeks needed.I hope these side effects wont take this amount of time to pass.
Today I will go for ColorFull Doppler amd Chest Film I will share the results with you.
This means that in order for this drug fall below the %12.5 it requires 78 days which means 11 weeks needed.I hope these side effects wont take this amount of time to pass.
Today I will go for ColorFull Doppler amd Chest Film I will share the results with you.
Brief Answer:
Let's hope for the best
Detailed Answer:
You are almost there. 51 days already passed. Getting workup is a good idea. Let's hope for the best.
I will be here for the good news.
Take care
Khan
Let's hope for the best
Detailed Answer:
You are almost there. 51 days already passed. Getting workup is a good idea. Let's hope for the best.
I will be here for the good news.
Take care
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
The doppler is fine and I am almost sure that the chest x-ray will also come out fine.So for now only Holter and effort test remaining.But I doubt anything will come from them.
I talked with my doctor today and told him about the drug half life(26 days) still he thinks that 52 days are too much for xoalirs side effects to stay.He refused to give any type of medicine (anti dizzness) because there is a chance for my other two tests to come out wrong if there would be a drug in blood.So for now I will wait for couple day I think all tests will be completed before wednesday.
For me there is only one good news.I want this godamm dizzness to go,its caused by the xoalir,psycological effects or just some problem in my body I just want it to go.
I pray ALLAH everyday for getting rid of this problem.
Do you still belive these are caused by the xoalir ?
Can it be psycological.I doubt it is cause there is no one on earth wishes more to be healty than me but can it be ?
I talked with my doctor today and told him about the drug half life(26 days) still he thinks that 52 days are too much for xoalirs side effects to stay.He refused to give any type of medicine (anti dizzness) because there is a chance for my other two tests to come out wrong if there would be a drug in blood.So for now I will wait for couple day I think all tests will be completed before wednesday.
For me there is only one good news.I want this godamm dizzness to go,its caused by the xoalir,psycological effects or just some problem in my body I just want it to go.
I pray ALLAH everyday for getting rid of this problem.
Do you still belive these are caused by the xoalir ?
Can it be psycological.I doubt it is cause there is no one on earth wishes more to be healty than me but can it be ?
Brief Answer:
Lets hope for the best.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back
Like this doppler , rest of the labs will come clean too. And why your doctor is being possessive about prescribing some antivert. He might be waiting for the labs and then prescribe. That is good move but there was no harm to manage the symptoms.
You should use some support like stick etc to prevent any unexpected fall. You are almost there. Allah will help you for your belief in him for sure.
Wait and see for the res tof the labs which will be clear for sure and then your doctor will surrender acknowledging that he just wasted your precious insurance money just to prescribe you some antivert.
Take care.
Khan
Lets hope for the best.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back
Like this doppler , rest of the labs will come clean too. And why your doctor is being possessive about prescribing some antivert. He might be waiting for the labs and then prescribe. That is good move but there was no harm to manage the symptoms.
You should use some support like stick etc to prevent any unexpected fall. You are almost there. Allah will help you for your belief in him for sure.
Wait and see for the res tof the labs which will be clear for sure and then your doctor will surrender acknowledging that he just wasted your precious insurance money just to prescribe you some antivert.
Take care.
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My main problem is not vertigo.
Its feeling tired,feeling clumsy lightheaded etc the vertigo happens from time to time.
I will wait for tests then ask for a drug.
As I understand from your last messages you still think xolair is the reason behind this me too also think like this.
I will wait and pray and let you know about the procsees so dont close the question.
Thanks
Its feeling tired,feeling clumsy lightheaded etc the vertigo happens from time to time.
I will wait for tests then ask for a drug.
As I understand from your last messages you still think xolair is the reason behind this me too also think like this.
I will wait and pray and let you know about the procsees so dont close the question.
Thanks
Brief Answer:
:)
Detailed Answer:
Fatigue and clumsiness has many reasons. It will resolve sooner or later. Let the labs run and hope for the best.
I will be here if you need me.
Take care
Khan
:)
Detailed Answer:
Fatigue and clumsiness has many reasons. It will resolve sooner or later. Let the labs run and hope for the best.
I will be here if you need me.
Take care
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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