Reviewer: darrelmosher, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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Reviewer: Mike R, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I've had RA for over thirty years. I've been on many drugs. At one time, I was in remission. I've been on rituxan since the end of January. I had my second dose starting the end of May. I'm hoping this one will last longer than the first dose, at least five ti six months. I'm still fatigued, but keep going and try to focus on other things except RA, taking one day at a time. ... Show Full Comment

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I've had RA for over thirty years. I've been on many drugs. At one time, I was in remission. I've been on rituxan since the end of January. I had my second dose starting the end of May. I'm hoping this one will last longer than the first dose, at least five ti six months. I'm still fatigued, but keep going and try to focus on other things except RA, taking one day at a time.
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Reviewer: girliergirl, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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In reply to an earlier question, I have had tingling and numbness also in my fingers and sharps needles downs my legs My Dr says it might be neuropathy I didnt go for the EMG cause i was scared, I just had the RITUXAN treatment today and it was very difficult for me it is my 3rd one and this time the reaction was very scary my throat swelled up my ears wouldnt stop itching they almost had to stop ... Show Full Comment

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In reply to an earlier question, I have had tingling and numbness also in my fingers and sharps needles downs my legs My Dr says it might be neuropathy I didnt go for the EMG cause i was scared, I just had the RITUXAN treatment today and it was very difficult for me it is my 3rd one and this time the reaction was very scary my throat swelled up my ears wouldnt stop itching they almost had to stop it but My nurse is excellent she is great she knew exactly how to give me the med, but my first dose it went well for apprx. 8 months then my 2nd one in March only lasted 3 months my RA is going very rapidly and they dont know why I've had it now for 5yrs but didnt discover it till 3yrs ago. I wk f/t typing for 8hrs and its very hard my fingers swell up and my hands are aching in pain. I feel that pretty soon work will be over I pray each day to help me get up and go. I have my days where I just sit and cry and cry cause the pain is unbearable, in the process now i have 2 herniated disk and 4mm erosion, my fingers are slightly showing signs which are my biggest fear, but all i can do is pray and take it day by day, For everyone out there that has this I pray for you cause I know the pain you endure and I know there are days that you can't get up but you have too. I cant even p/u my little one anymore and it hurts to tell to him honey I'm sorry but I cant carry you maybe Daddy can. Sometimes my husband misses work to stay home and take care of me and I feel so bad. So I say Stay strong be strong and keep going....smile and and take advantage of the things you can do today bcause tomorrow you will never know......God Bless.. :O)
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Reviewer: kimberly, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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no problems with my 1st dos. just had infusion because ra has gone into my feet. It has been 10 months from first dose. I had alot of side affects this time with chills,nausea,severe headache,low sats in the 80's. I did not prepare with tylenol,benadryl or my inhaler.I will with my next infusion in 2 weeks.I wish my provider would have given me my tx at 6 months. but I live in Alaska and there ... Show Full Comment

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no problems with my 1st dos. just had infusion because ra has gone into my feet. It has been 10 months from first dose. I had alot of side affects this time with chills,nausea,severe headache,low sats in the 80's. I did not prepare with tylenol,benadryl or my inhaler.I will with my next infusion in 2 weeks.I wish my provider would have given me my tx at 6 months. but I live in Alaska and there is only one rhuematologist.
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Reviewer: wes71, 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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i have ra and have tried all other drugs to battle this hell, i have tried methotrexate,enbrel,remicade,etc. my first infusion went fine till the racing heart issue.and after a severe flare up 2 months ago i had the racing heart again, i had my 2cnd infusion today 500mg with NO steriods due to we think they contribute to the racing heart.i will post again soon to help let others know my expirence.

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i have ra and have tried all other drugs to battle this hell, i have tried methotrexate,enbrel,remicade,etc. my first infusion went fine till the racing heart issue.and after a severe flare up 2 months ago i had the racing heart again, i had my 2cnd infusion today 500mg with NO steriods due to we think they contribute to the racing heart.i will post again soon to help let others know my expirence.
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