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Scheduled to get 1000 Rituxin feb 1. I need it, so I will wait another 3 months for vaccine. If I wanted vaccine now, couldn’t get appointment until Feb, then another 19 days for 2 nd one. Then...

Wouldn’t it be grand if Santa dropped magic powder that knocked out GPA?
Nah, ain’t happening.
So instead I am sending out, to all of you, my warmest wishes for a safe Christmas and a healthy new...

I think your concerns are valid. However, like John, I too am hopeful. I don’t think that any of us will be the first to receive it. Doctors, nurses and nursing home patients get it first. We...

Yes, Richard, when I went to 1000 mg my Canca and PR3 started coming back negative too. What I would like to know is who are these people who make decisions regarding our medical treatment. How...

Pete,
I have Plan F, a supplement for United Healthcare. I get 1000 mg twice a year. Are they cutting back across the board. The supplement is to pay for what plan B does not pay.

This should...

THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE

1. You believe in Santa
2. You don’t believe in Santa
3. You are Santa
4. You look like Santa

For those interested in stopping the use of prednisone, go to the ChemoCentyrx site and read the November 6 article. The Prescription Drug User Fee Act has set a goal date of July 7, 2021.
The...

The best person to answer this is your doctor. In the past, just receiving the flu shot, I have to complete and sign forms. Then the pharmacist reviews everything. If you don’t want to wait until...

I had the two shingles vaccines two years ago. The second one knocked my socks off. On any vaccine those of us on Rituxin are to receive either six months after infusion or several weeks before. ...

I think it is absolutely great to hear about the triplets. Uplifting, positive and beautiful during these trying times.
I am completely worn out by the news of the day. Reading about those little...

Many years ago, when I first moved to Florida I was bitten by a red ant. Now I know these are bad, but my reaction was over the top. I ended up in the hospital and was put on steroids (swore I...

Yep, I have been getting my flu shots for years. My Rituxin was late this year. Flu shots were not available beforehand. Checked with my rheumatologist and she said 2-3 weeks before infusion or 5...

During these bizarre times it is difficult to find humor anywhere. But thanks to my British friends I had a good belly laugh.
The story about the five parrots donated to a park who embarked on a...

I can’t find that price. Probably a good thing, as it may create undue concerns. They must be providing a way for us to take it. We know the number of GPA patients is small, and how many are in a...

OK, the itchy feet I can relate to. Sounds small, but bad enough to cause sleeplessness and drive you batty. A while back marta mentioned magnesium helping for leg pain. When my feet got so itchy...

They said the cost in the conference call before this one. It was so extraordinarily high, my mind threw it away. My husband wouldn’t let me get wrapped up in that because it would be one more...

Hi Ilias,
I am so sorry to hear about your treacherous experience, but very glad that you found this wonderful supportive group. There is not another like it on the internet. I peeked into a few...

There was a recent conference call with ChemoCentryx, maker of this drug (September 17). Sounds like they are getting their sales force ready for early 2021. I read a few comments about Avacopan on...

I am at 1000 mg every six months. When I am running late on an infusion I really feel it. Now I have the prednisone down to 8 1/2 daily. Will be happy to get to 5. None would be best.

Wishing annekat a wonderful, healthy and happy birthday.
Masha

Wishing annekat a wonderful, healthy and happy birthday.
Masha

Update. There is a new conference call available at ChemoCentryx. You can access this for about the next week. Approval for Avacopan is now in the hands of the USFDA. The company is now preparing...

Yep, I am still here. Finally had my Rituxin infusion on Monday. Due to covid, my doctor retiring and establishing with a new doctor, I was two months overdue. I get them every six months, and I...

Covid-19 hits close to home. I live in a 55+ community with all individual homes. It is a large community, and I am not very active, since GPA, so I don’t hear everything. I do know of one man,...

Today’s WSJ has an article that states five to ten people out of 1,000 that have covid 19 die.
This got me thinking about another statistic. One out of how many people get Wegeners. This number...