rituximab

Cole

Does anyone feel more emotional after having rituximab treatment? Not sure if it is just me or the treatment? Just about things that are not related to you I seem to get more upset than what I used too?

frogmorton

Do you have asteroid infusion alongside your rituximab?

I only ask because when my youngest was on high dose steroids for leukaemia she was very very tearful. Just a though ((()))

Cole

You get steroids infusion with it but not sure what asteroid is. I have been on strong meds for about 6months so might be withdrawal from all that as well. Too many things happening to pin down. Thank you

frogmorton

@Cole

I think it could easily be the steroid. It's a kind of anti-inflammatory its a fabulous medication, but has it's consequences.

Take a look at this:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/drugs/steroids/

It could definitely be withdrawal from your medication too. Sounds tough I hope you feel more yourself soon ((()))

Tuddy

Just about to have first retiximab infusion and I am very apprehensive will see if I get emotional

Any other comments on the treatment would be appreciated

Cole

@Tuddy I am so sorry I didn't respond. I have not been on the site for a while and didn't get notifications. Hope you are getting on well with it