Reviewer: RT, 75 or over on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I had two injections. Probably will not continue. I have burning in my eyes, sore throat with fungus infection, constant flushing with red face. I am very tired. Overall not feeling well. Will talk to my rheumatologist about above, but I do not want to go through this again. If anyone else is going through same, let me know by writing your review.

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I had two injections. Probably will not continue. I have burning in my eyes, sore throat with fungus infection, constant flushing with red face. I am very tired. Overall not feeling well. Will talk to my rheumatologist about above, but I do not want to go through this again. If anyone else is going through same, let me know by writing your review.
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Reviewer: Mmurray, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I've had RA for 29 years. I have tried so many medications before rituxan. I had my first infusion yesterday. I was in a wheelchair, my husband dressed and bathed me. Just in 24 hours I showered and dressed myself this morning. I am slow still but I did everything without help. Didn't need my wheelchair, I put on my leg brace and grabbed my cane and walked into my orthopedic appointment to ... Show Full Comment

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I've had RA for 29 years. I have tried so many medications before rituxan. I had my first infusion yesterday. I was in a wheelchair, my husband dressed and bathed me. Just in 24 hours I showered and dressed myself this morning. I am slow still but I did everything without help. Didn't need my wheelchair, I put on my leg brace and grabbed my cane and walked into my orthopedic appointment today by myself. I still have pain but nothing like I had 24 hours ago. This drug helped me so much. Before my infusion my doctor gave me benadryl, Tylenol and steroids and I had no reactions. I was sleepy because of the benadryl which was fine cause I don't sleep much at night. I was very nervous about starting this medicine but I am so excited for my second dose in January. Well wishes to everyone.
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Reviewer: obrien, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I was diagnosed with RA when I was 21 years old I also have lupus. I have suffered over 25 years with trying just about every arthritis drug there was when on disability when I was 48 just cannot work more. They found a rheumatologist Dr. Burke was I have had the Tuscan infusions for six years and I can't tell you the difference it has made my life I've gone back to school graduating with ... Show Full Comment

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I was diagnosed with RA when I was 21 years old I also have lupus. I have suffered over 25 years with trying just about every arthritis drug there was when on disability when I was 48 just cannot work more. They found a rheumatologist Dr. Burke was I have had the Tuscan infusions for six years and I can't tell you the difference it has made my life I've gone back to school graduating with my bachelor's degree in behavioral science I plan on going back to work was enough for the Rituxan none of this would've been possible. So thank you very much for this drug although it's very expensive.
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Reviewer: 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was diagnosed with RA when I was sixteen, so almost 21 years ago. I have tried EVERYTHING. I have been on prednisone for over 6 years now. The Remicade helped a lot, but quit working after a few years. Rituxan is one of my last options. I have severe migraines usually, and it seems that they have intensified on the medication. I have had the two starting doses. Between the migraines and se ... Show Full Comment

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I was diagnosed with RA when I was sixteen, so almost 21 years ago. I have tried EVERYTHING. I have been on prednisone for over 6 years now. The Remicade helped a lot, but quit working after a few years. Rituxan is one of my last options. I have severe migraines usually, and it seems that they have intensified on the medication. I have had the two starting doses. Between the migraines and severe nausea, I have been in bed most of the time. Not sure if it is worth it. Going to be talking to a neurologist to see if it is the Rituxan making it worse. Does anyone else have these problems? My RA is very severe. I have been on disability now for 5 years. I also take Tramadol and Phenegran to help, and I take Simvistantin for my migraines. It just seems like I'm taking more and more medication when I was trying to take less. So frustrating. I am hoping the nausea will get better, and that my migraines will become manageable again because as of right now, I don't feel like I am even living. One doctor told me that I would just have to choose between a life of pain or a life of medication with side effects.... VERY depressing news.
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Reviewer: PAPAW, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I have been on RITUXAN infusions for several years. This medicine is the only thing that keeps me walking. THANK YOU RITUXAN

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I have been on RITUXAN infusions for several years. This medicine is the only thing that keeps me walking. THANK YOU RITUXAN
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