Tezspire

Posted by kathleenkapes @kathleenkapes, Aug 16, 2023

My allergist feels my lungs are inflamed and recommends beginning Tezspire injections. The side effects seem awful.
Has anyone tried this?
I am on prednisone for 2 years for Polymyalgia Rheumatica probably caused by the COVID vaccine. The doctor believes that, as I taper prednisone, my lungs will become worse.
I also have osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia.

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jazzygirl5 | @jazzygirl5 | Aug 20, 2023

I tried Tezspire and unfortunately fell at around the same time, not related. I experienced pretty bad back pain afterwards so cannot truthfully attribute this to Tezspire although that’s a main side effect. It helped my asthma tremendously but I stopped due to my pain. I’ve since had to get a hip replacement and will soon start Tezspire again. The side effects from Prednisone are probably worse for your body than Tezspire. You’ll never know unless you try. It was the only asthma medication that’s ever helped me. Good luck

kathleenkapes | @kathleenkapes | Aug 20, 2023

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Thank you! This made me feel a little better about the possibility of using this drug.

kathleenkapes | @kathleenkapes | Aug 27, 2023

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After 2 years of prednisone for PMR, due to the COVID shot, I absolutely cannot deal with more back pain. Also, the side effects from Tezspire of swelling on the face and tongue scare me.
I feel I am being railroaded into taking this by my allergist, and that there are other options to try before an injectable drug that will stay in my body.