Rituximab and pancreas

[KayEP]

Good Morning All, Has anybody had problems with Rituximab affecting their pancreas? I've been 'ill' with various things over the last few weeks, and after a blood test last week I appear to have a problem with my pancreas and am in the middle of a flare.

[weathervane]

Hi kay , i get rituximab but ive not had problems with my pancreas just low white cell count. I hope its just due to the flare and that things improve again . Sending you a warm gentle hug xx

[KayEP in reply to weathervane]

Thanks. I'm now thinking the cortisone may have had something to do with it, so am having another blood test later this week.

[weathervane in reply to KayEP]

After the first infusion i was very sick for a week or two . I had awful stomach pain and spent the first week in bed . The nurse thought it may have been due to the steroid bit and they slowed the infusion down and i have felt fine the last 2 ive had . I did have to remind the doctor each time but it was never an issue and it was just a couple of hours longer . 🤞🏻For your next blood test xx