Hope for a healthier 2022

[Whiskers64]

Wishing everyone a happier & healthier 2022 & hope you’ve all had a great painless Christmas. Feeling a bit anxious as having my 1st Rituximab infusion on the 7th January but I’m sure all will be ok.

[springcross]

Thanks, you too Whiskers. Good luck for your infusion. 🤞 x

[Whiskers64 in reply to springcross]

Thank you.

[Haired in reply to springcross]

Hope your Infusion went well. I am due my 4th Infusion in Feb. I just felt tired for a few days after infusions. After nearly 5 yrs with different medications that caused additional health problems Rituximab is the only one that worked.

Quick question we’re any of you told to isolate ( more than usual) after infusion ? Finding it hard to get straight answer on this question from GP Consultant.

Best of luck

[Whiskers64 in reply to Haired]

Hi Haired, Thank you for you kind wishes only had part one of infusion on last Friday have second part of infusion on the 21st Jan. so far feeling great had a slight problem with the infusion as I could only take a slower input as heart rate shot up to 115bpm but was monitored throughout & all was fine. Yes like you feeling tired but so far so much better aches & pains virtually nil & my breathing is so, so much better, looking forward to part 2. Yes I was also told to keep free of colds viruses before next infusion as could delay procedure. Like you had many different medications so I hope like you that Rituximab is the one for me also. Hope your 4th infusion goes well in February. Take care & hopefully pain free.

[sunnyweek]

A happy and healthy new year to you too. I had an infusion on 23rd December. Apart from feeling tired I am ok. I hope you will be too.

[Whiskers64 in reply to sunnyweek]

Thank you so much.

[Sheila_G]

Thank you so much and the same to you. I hope rituximab turns out to be the perfect medication for you.

[rabbits65]

Happy New Year Whiskers64

[285641]

You will be fine they look after you so well checking you throughout the time there, lunch included ! I took a book to pass the time but didn't get chance ! People were chatty and the staff too , by the time you're set up the tea trolley came round then checks again and in no time lunch ! You'll be absolutely fine fingers crossed its the one for you xxx