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    Default Rituxin if not feeling well?

    My son is scheduled to get his second dose of RTX in a day but does not feel well at night. He is coughing and feels feverish until he takes his morning prednisone. Is this a sign of infection that would preclude him from getting second dose? I know our doctor will weigh in on this, but was wondering what your experience has been?

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    If he feels better after taking his daily pred, then I would say it's more likely wg symptoms, rather than a cold or infection. Pred would not make him feel better if it were an infection. But everything is worth mentioning to the doc.
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    It's hard to say. You definitely need to get his doctor's input. Pred actually can suppress a fever, and since it lowers inflammation it could suppress a cough.

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    This could be a number of things, including anxiety about the upcoming treatment. Please check with the doctor.

    Al

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