Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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unfortunately as I also have 2 have many PT/Inr checks due 2 the usual suspect of using Coumadin 4 some close 2 now near 50 yrs., my arm is overly sensitive 2 being punctured so the Infusion process i not e-z 4 me, period 2nd I found that after my 1st infusion round, my hair began 2 become very curly vs. my usual very straight, near boringly straight hair but not now as it's nearly uncontrola ... Show Full Comment

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unfortunately as I also have 2 have many PT/Inr checks due 2 the usual suspect of using Coumadin 4 some close 2 now near 50 yrs., my arm is overly sensitive 2 being punctured so the Infusion process i not e-z 4 me, period 2nd I found that after my 1st infusion round, my hair began 2 become very curly vs. my usual very straight, near boringly straight hair but not now as it's nearly uncontrolable with curls/twirls etc. & short term the Rituxan gives relief from the RA, but not long term but shorter term it's seems great at first blush, as they say sp O m ok with it tho I'im unsure as 2 what i might be doing 2 my heart. I'd like 2 know about what effects it does 've on the Cardiac system....Thanks, camaciintyre-Ross
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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This drug is the only thing that has helped me with my RA. Only problems I've experienced with the infusion was some allergic reactions during the infusione that were corrected by decreasing the amount of the IV. Also had some nausea for a couple of weeks. The positives of this drug far out weigh the negatives.

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This drug is the only thing that has helped me with my RA. Only problems I've experienced with the infusion was some allergic reactions during the infusione that were corrected by decreasing the amount of the IV. Also had some nausea for a couple of weeks. The positives of this drug far out weigh the negatives.
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Reviewer: slm1953, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Caregiver)

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I have had RA for over 30 years. Rituxan has allowed me to get my life back. My pain has been GREATLY reduced. I no longer have pain on a daily basis. I still have flare-ups but they are not as serious as before. I'm no longer a regular guest at the local hospital ER. I am free of my cane and walker. My depression is much better. I work part-time. I have a history of several joint operations, ... Show Full Comment

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I have had RA for over 30 years. Rituxan has allowed me to get my life back. My pain has been GREATLY reduced. I no longer have pain on a daily basis. I still have flare-ups but they are not as serious as before. I'm no longer a regular guest at the local hospital ER. I am free of my cane and walker. My depression is much better. I work part-time. I have a history of several joint operations, including joint replacement, but that has decreased significantly. I do have side effects: nausea (first treatment for three months and lost 15 pounds), hair loss, headaches and seizures, but they have improved over time. I can't prove they were all caused by Rituxan but occurred simultaneously. Thanks, Rituxan, for GIVING MY LIFE BACK.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I have had RA for 36 yrs. Enbrel was my number one choice but it faded out after 7 yrs. Rituxan did great for 3 years, but now it, too, is losing its effectiveness, so my doctor suggested going up to 3 times/year instead of 2..yikes. I just can't make myself do that because of the severe possible brain disease and other things. I am on Orencia now but I don't think its going to do much ... Show Full Comment

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I have had RA for 36 yrs. Enbrel was my number one choice but it faded out after 7 yrs. Rituxan did great for 3 years, but now it, too, is losing its effectiveness, so my doctor suggested going up to 3 times/year instead of 2..yikes. I just can't make myself do that because of the severe possible brain disease and other things. I am on Orencia now but I don't think its going to do much.....maybe on to Humira.
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