Riruximab
I have just been told I need this treatment. Any advice or comments would be helpful
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Good morning @Hinto welcome to the Versus Arthritis online community.
I see from your post that you are being advised that Rituximab (RTX) is the treatment you need for your Arthritis and are looking for people's experience.
I did a quick search and hope you'll find this old thread useful while you are waiting for anyone with knowledge to reply:
In fact possibly the whole 'search' might interest you:
I am presuming you have already been given information by your Rheumatology team, but just in case:
Best wishes
Ellen.
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A quick hello from me @Hinto
I know nothing about Rituximab, but wanted to welcome you here.
take care
Toni x
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Hi. I had rituximab last July. I was scared at first because of the potential side effects but it’s worked well for me and still feeling ok 9 months on. I was worried about covid after having the infusion as it reduces your immune system but as long as you take precautions like wearing a mask in public for a couple of months, it should be ok.
On my first infusion, they had to stop for a while as I felt a bit queasy, but when they restarted it I was fine. It did take all day on both infusions though so take something to eat and to do!
good luck. :)
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