Posted by Lonely on July 28, 2007, at 14:58:46
In reply to Re: Xolair - New Anti IgE Treatment }} Lonely, posted by sdb on July 27, 2007, at 17:22:06
Wow! It's great to have this information and thank you for posting.
On the report it says: "Findings: The heart size is enlarged. There is left atrial enlargement with calcification of the mitral valve. The main pulmonary artery diameter measures 25 mm. The right pulmonary artery diameter measures 19 mm and the left pulmonary artery diameter measures 22 mm." The test was done without contrast and it goes on to describe the lungs.
So, I have no idea if the enlargement was just referring to the left atrial or the whole heart. Is there any way to tell?
If you wouldn't mind, could you explain about the aminoacid structure and glycolisation and the inconsistency it would have on cells nearby? Does this mean that the ultimate effect could be like many meds, that is, cause effects not really intended - i.e., commonly referred to as side effects?
My hubby is on another monoclonal antibody - it's approved by the FDA for limited use in a few centers across the country for MS. Xolair was approved about 3 years ago although many doctors don't seem to really know what I'm talking about when I mention it. I'm still wondering about possible side effects as it seems like body & joint pains were getting worse but ironically responded somewhat to antibiotic for respiratory infection!!!! I've seen a slight improvement in the asthma although every time I get a cold it seems to completely set me back. Sinuses are not helped at all so far. I've also gone up to the max dose - 375 mgs every 2 weeks.
Thanks so much for your insights!
> If your heart is enlarged concentrically or already eccentrically hypertrophied (?) it makes sense to lower your pulmonary resistence. Take care of pulmonary infections (pneumonia). Antibody treatments are still experimental. If there's only one aminoacid structure, glycolisation more thus inconsistency it will have an effect on cells next by.
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> Good luck with Xolair.
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> warm regards
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> sdb
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