Is it normal to feel worse after Nucala injection?

[FightingAsthma]

Hi! This is my first post.

I started the monthly Nucala injections in November 2021. So I’ve had 2 so far. I can’t feel any improvement whatsoever at this point. My consultant told me it could take up 3 months to notice an improvement, but given how I’m feeling right now, 2 weeks after my 2nd injection, I’m just not believing that will happen.

I was put on the injections because I was getting chest infections every 6-8 weeks. A few of those infections were pneumonia. I went through lots of tests and they confirmed I have severe asthma

After my first injection I got a chest infection 2 weeks later and the same seems to be happening again.

My energy levels have also been rock bottom and I want to sleep at unsuitable times. I’d be so grateful if anyone can tell me there is a light at the end of this tunnel, because I’m not feeling very happy with myself feeling ill, yet again! Does it really get better? Many thanks for reading.

L x

[asthmaK]

I'm sorry you are struggling. I took Nucala for almost a year and it did not help me at all. I finally stopped it. My allergist said it takes a bit to kick in, but apparently my body didn't like it or respond to it. I loved Xolair and that worked great for my severe asthma and helped control my allergies too. Maybe you need to ask if there is an alternate you can try. I know there's a lot of hoops to jump through to switch, so it may take a bit to get the ball rolling.

[FightingAsthma in reply to asthmaK]

Thank you for your honest reply. I am going to see how I am after my third injection and if I end up with another chest infection, I’m going to speak to my consultant.