Reviewer: Eva, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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During first infusion, my throat started itching and I got a slight reaction.Doctor added more benadryl and slowed down the drip. Two weeks later I had the 2nd infusion and they did it very slowly.Into the IV they injected steroid, benadryl and gave me 2 Tylenol.I had to wait almost 2 months before the Rituxan kicked in.They gave me a Medrol Pack to help me get into remission.I am now not sufferin ... Show Full Comment

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During first infusion, my throat started itching and I got a slight reaction.Doctor added more benadryl and slowed down the drip. Two weeks later I had the 2nd infusion and they did it very slowly.Into the IV they injected steroid, benadryl and gave me 2 Tylenol.I had to wait almost 2 months before the Rituxan kicked in.They gave me a Medrol Pack to help me get into remission.I am now not suffering with rheumatoid arthritis pain and it is a blessing, but I have come down with the Shingles on the left side of my torso and it is very painful and itchy.I am feeling very tired and fatigued. I took antiviral meds for one week. Not sure if the Rituxan lowered my immune system and that is why I got the Shingles. Hanging in there.I will see my Rheumy next week to discuss this.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I have been receiving Rituxan by infusion for 6 months. This is my second round. I have been amazed at the wonderful results I have had with this medication. It was almost like being RA free! However, when it comes time to receive the infusion that's another story...I have a serum reaction and am extremely nauseated for at least one month. I take Ondestran (sp) for this, but it doesn't help that m ... Show Full Comment

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I have been receiving Rituxan by infusion for 6 months. This is my second round. I have been amazed at the wonderful results I have had with this medication. It was almost like being RA free! However, when it comes time to receive the infusion that's another story...I have a serum reaction and am extremely nauseated for at least one month. I take Ondestran (sp) for this, but it doesn't help that much. All in all I feel the days free of RA are so worth the hassle of nausea.
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Reviewer: mkw, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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seems to work on ra but the side effects for me (fast poops, hard cough, sore throat,low fever, fatigue, dizziness lack of enthuisiam is almost worse than ra. almost. not sure what to do next. this can't keep on.

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seems to work on ra but the side effects for me (fast poops, hard cough, sore throat,low fever, fatigue, dizziness lack of enthuisiam is almost worse than ra. almost. not sure what to do next. this can't keep on.
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Reviewer: yvie, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I am a 50 year old woman, who has suffered with rhumatoid for 15 years, and have failed on all the drugs I have been offered, I recently have had Rituxan and thought it was probably working untill this week when the coughing started again,and wheezing lung problems, will there ever be a drug I can take that does not cause this side effect, I cannot go from the house because of the coughing choking ... Show Full Comment

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I am a 50 year old woman, who has suffered with rhumatoid for 15 years, and have failed on all the drugs I have been offered, I recently have had Rituxan and thought it was probably working untill this week when the coughing started again,and wheezing lung problems, will there ever be a drug I can take that does not cause this side effect, I cannot go from the house because of the coughing choking and wheezing, so there is no point in being able to walk I may as well be bedridden, can anyone help with this problem. I am getting so down with it all.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I am a 25 year old single parent with a 7 year old daughter. I lived a perfectly healthy life until 3 years ago when I woke up one morning and couldn't lift the sheets off of me in bed. Went through a divorce (guess he was too young to deal with it all) and have been on several different meds trying to find something that works. I'm starting Rituxan in two days, I'm really nervous about starting i ... Show Full Comment

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I am a 25 year old single parent with a 7 year old daughter. I lived a perfectly healthy life until 3 years ago when I woke up one morning and couldn't lift the sheets off of me in bed. Went through a divorce (guess he was too young to deal with it all) and have been on several different meds trying to find something that works. I'm starting Rituxan in two days, I'm really nervous about starting it, but I have been trying to remain positive. This site REALLY helps me with reading everyone's comments, although I can't really find anyone in my age range to talk to about it. I will try to post an update after Wednesday, with hopefully some good feedback. Orencia, methylpredisolone, prednisone and sulfasalisine has all not helped me at all. All I want to do is get on the ground to play with my daughter, teach her how to play softball, just have fun with her... I wish you all the best.
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