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Did anyone have problems with their kidneys and Rituxan infusion?

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medway-lady

I have kidney injury but never had Rituxan, its now CKD through time.

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Thanks for the reply but what is CKD.

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Chronic Kidney Disease

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Not me - I've been on Rituximab since May 2019 and my last dose in May 2021 was Rituxan - no problems. I do get an asymptomatic UTI from time to time because all the biologic drugs we take render us more prone to infections of all types.

Are you sure it's the Rituxan causing it?

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Shresworld

No I'm waiting for my rummy to call ne back i should qent to the emergency room because I'm in major pain the emt ambulance drivers said it could be kidney stones but there are big problems at our hospitals here no nurses i definitely can sit in a waiting room for hours in this condition so waiting for my doctor to call i need my kidney checked this is the worse pain i have ever had!!

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