Rituximab - Good News!

tillytop
tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
edited 22. Jul 2011, 14:54 in Living with Arthritis archive
Morning Peeps!

Thought I would share some good news (for a change :roll:). Now, two months after my second Rituximab infusion I am seeing definite signs that things are improving! :grin: I have reduced both my meth and my pred over the past few weeks and things are still better than they were so it HAS to be the Rituximab! :grin: It was odd because my joints began to feel better, quite suddenly, last week and I thought it was just a fluke but given that it was nearly a week ago, I am beginning to hope it will continue.

I know there are some others who are about to start Rituximab and some who have, like me, recently started, so thought I would share this.

Tilly xxx

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  • claircoult
    claircoult Member Posts: 62
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Fantastic news! I hope things continue to improve for you :D
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thats great news Tilly!! Long may it continue for you x
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Tilly, that's brilliant! I'm so pleased for you.

    I know how it goes - I feel a bit better/maybe it's just coincidence/no, I think it's real but daredn't believe it/maybe I could start to believe it a little bit/should I?/shouldn't I?/can't face the disappointment if it's just a blip/don't think it's a blip/think it's real/THINK IT'S REAL.

    Well, that's how it goes for me. I am very, very chuffed.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • kathbee
    kathbee Member Posts: 934
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Tilly

    Thats really good to hear.
    Hope it continues so.

    I hope I do as well as you
    cos I have just had my first and second
    Rituximab infusions.

    Here's to following in your footsteps.

    Kath x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,822
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Tilly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    That is GRAT news and you needed some good news with that osteoporosis business at the weekend

    this is you

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    and hopeful news for anyone starting out or considering it!

    Love

    Toni xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Tilly
    That is brilliant news, it must make such a difference....it will give others the boost they need....I have everything crossed for you.. :grin::grin:
    Love
    Barbara
  • mp1952
    mp1952 Member Posts: 425
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That's really great to hear Tilly.

    Marion
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks so much peeps for your kind replies.

    Kathbee - really hope it works for you too.

    Love Tillyxxx
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Tilly, that is wonderful news. I do hope things carry on improving for you. You must have been holding your breath all week hoping it was really true. Great that you have been able to reduce the other meds too, that is a big bonus. :grin:

    Fantastic turnaround for you, I am so happy for you.

    Lv, Ix

    Fingers crossed for you too Kath
  • Poppyg1rl
    Poppyg1rl Member Posts: 1,245
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Wonderful news Tilly :grin: I'm so pleased for you, I hope things get better and better for you. Love and hugs xxx
    'grá agus solas'
    'Love and Light' translated from Irish. X
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Tilly,

    thats such good news and I so hope you will really start to feel better. leaving a deer with some cdm... he promised not to suck it as I have muzzled him :wink:

    Really hope its an upturn for you now. ((((( ))))) and a cuppa in the owl box cus i did see the deer had his straw...... Cris xx

    Hi Kath,

    Got everything crossed for you flowr and good to see you. Hope your keeping okish? xx
  • kathbee
    kathbee Member Posts: 934
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hope you are still doing ok Tilly

    And thanks to all for your good wishes.
    Last 3 days I havent felt too bad at all.

    Yipee, is something working at last, if so
    its hats off to Rituximab, well worth the
    two days spent attached to a drip, no I dont
    mean hooked up to hubby - at the hospital.

    Kath xx
  • mp1952
    mp1952 Member Posts: 425
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh kath .. You have made me laugh!

    Marion
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Me too Marion.

    Thanks all for the kind words and good wishes.

    And Kath, sounds promising :grin:. Please do keep us posted. How long ago were your infusions?

    Love Tilly xxx

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