I'm going in for Rituximab soon. Could anyone please tell me the exact procedure.

[Sioux]

I know how mardy I am but does it hurt? The blood nurses always have bother getting anything from me as my veins are thin. I am not good with needles at all. I have injections of Methotrexate given by the blood nurses as I can't face doing it myself. We all have a fear of something don't we??

[allanah]

Ah your replies are working now, tried several times but only working today. Glad I messages a reply though! Will report it to Nras though as I am sure lots of people would have answered this question. Love Axx

[Sioux in reply to allanah]

Hello again allanah. Just to let you know I'm having my first infusion tomorrow. Wish me luck. Kind regards, Sue

[Tricia-P]

Hi Siuox

had my RTX yesterday writing a blog will put it on later but no worries this was my 3rd 1st lot last June lasted 6 months with fab results xxx

[Sioux]

Thanks Tricia. Any good reports will help with my fears. xxx

[Sioux in reply to Sioux]

Hello again Tricia. Just to let you know I'm having my first infusion tomorrow. Wish me luck. Kind regards, Sue

[Sioux]

I've read your blog Tricia. Very helpful and reassuring. Thanks again. xxx

[jenna]

I had my first RTX in july 2012 and it is the best thing that has happened for me after struggling with RA for 10yrs. its like i have been re- born.

[Sioux in reply to jenna]

Thank you so much jenna. Its hope after a long struggle x

[Sioux in reply to jenna]

Hello again Jenna. Just to let you know I'm having my first infusion tomorrow. Wish me luck. Kind regards, Sue

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Hi Sioux

I thought you might also find it helpful to read another couple of case studies of people taking rituximab that we have on our website, please find the links below. It is always daunting starting any new drug but you will be monitored closely throughout the infusion. I hope it all goes well and that the following stories are also helpful:

nras.org.uk/about_rheumatoi...

nras.org.uk/about_rheumatoi...

Kind regards

Sarah Kate

NRAS

[Sioux in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much Sarah Kate. I will have a look. x

[Sioux in reply to Hidden]

Hello again Sarah Kate. Just to let you know I'm having my first infusion tomorrow. Wish me luck. Kind regards, Sue