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Dr. wants me to get omalizumab (Xolair) for allergies/bronchial asthma
I am 69 severe nasal allergies that go into bronchial asthma moderate asthma on asthma med nasal sprays nette rinse live in ct climate change past couple of years has caused my allergies to get worse
Allergy dr past years wants me to take xolair shots
I am terrified to do this because of the epi pen being alone a lot having a event and not being able to use pen correctly or in time I also have severe anxiety
My pulmonary dr knows how I feel about this will offer any other alternative told me quote just keep epi pen near you if you can breathe just give yourself a shot that scared me even more please please any suggestions
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@dubln, I can imagine that you are terrified. At 69 and living alone, you don't want to start a new medication and sit waiting with an epinephrine injection (Epipen) in case you have a negative reaction. That sounds very scary. You already have high anxiety and you're worried that you might not be able to remember how to use the injection correctly if you need it.
Do I have that right?
Yes my husband works all day goes to bed early I don’t think this is for me
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@dubln, can you ask your doctor about getting the injection at the clinic and an appointment with a nurse educator? You might also be able to get the injection at a pharmacy by a qualified pharmacist. If that's not possible, I would talk to your doctor again about alternative options.