Rittuximab

[Bella59]

Pleased to say I have been today for my first infusion of Rituximab.Return in two weeks for second dose.It went well and so far no side effects.Fingers crossed this will work along with methotrexate pen 20mg.Seven weeks post hip replacement.So pleased with result recovery great.Now need other hip done as it is at severe stage.

[MadBunny]

Great to share in your good news . I hope that it works for you 😁

[Bella59 in reply to MadBunny]

Thanks so do I keeping my fingers crossed.

[Sheila_G]

I hope you have found the right meds for you and your recovery from surgery is going well.

[Lolabridge]

Hello Bella. I’m pleased to hear your first infusion went well. I’m on Rituximab too and it has worked very well for me, even without MTX. I hope you find it just as effective for you as it has been for me.

[LuckyMB78]

Hi Bella, it’s so great to hear a positive update like this, I’m having my first Rituximab infusion next week and have been quite nervous so this is really reassuring. Glad to hear things are going well for you

[Susiebee31 in reply to LuckyMB78]

I’m having my first infusion next week as well

[LuckyMB78 in reply to Susiebee31]

Good Luck Susie!

[Susiebee31 in reply to LuckyMB78]

I was on cimzia for 9 years which worked within 24 hrs of my first dose but had to come off it last December as I was diagnosed with breast cancer, which I found very early I’ve only had surgery and radiotherapy and luckily no chemo. I really hope this works had to cancel my initial infusion as I developed shingles after my second Pfizer vaccine and 4 days before the infusion. Better luck this time had my 3 vaccine end of September which was good timing.

[Bella59 in reply to Susiebee31]

I wish you a speedy recovery and hope you will be able to return to your Ra meds.

[Susiebee31 in reply to Bella59]

Thank you

[Stynk]

Good luck. Rituximab had greatly improved my quality of life! It is a slow burn so please be patient….

[Bella59]

Thanks for your comments.Good luck next week ladies.x

[Shresworld]

Yeah i found the right group I'm so happy yours went well! I'm so nervous mine is on the 28th !!

[Grounsel]

I'm on methotrexate and infliximab about 20 years and it's still working . Got 2 knee replacements brilliant job . Worried about infections but didn't take any . You'll not know yourself when you get other hip did .

[Nick57]

I have the same as treatment as Grounsel, but only 16 years. Found it lifechanging

[Justinsherfield]

Worked miracles for me along with 25 methotrexate. Hopefully for you to.

[Bella59]

Grounsel I also got two knee replacements ten years ago.My knees and ankles still swell sometimes.Glad yours were a success.Found hip operation a lot easier to recover from.

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Glad you are doing well -keep it up!

[MelicentMulra]

I have been on Rituxan for 13 years with wonderful results. The infusions have given me a life. I have had RA for at least 25 years. I have run the gambit on all drugs available.