I was diagnosed with Wegs in March 2015, spent 6 months on Cytoxan & prednisone, got sick & almost died in December from Cytoxan side effects, tried Imuran for 6 weeks in February this year but experienced horrid side effects (was taken off it), and finally started Rituxan infusions last month. I have my last infusion Friday (4th infusion). I didn't have any allergic reactions to Rituxan, but have been hit with exhaustion & flu-like symptoms for a few days after every infusion.

My concern is: I don't feel as though Rituxan is working for me either. I've been experiencing daily fevers this entire year, and they are still here even with Rituxan. I still feel as though I'm extremely worn out every day, I still have the "night" sweats several times a day, still have extreme food aversion/nausea/vomiting all the time, chronic pain, muscle spasms, just a total flu-like feeling all the time. I had blood drawn yesterday, so hopefully I'll get my results by Friday so I can see how the Rituxan has affected me.

I'm just curious if Rituxan failed to work for anyone here. If it doesn't work, we're down to just having Cellcept to try, as I can't take methotrexate because of Stage 4 kidney failure. I've heard Rituxan is THE miracle drug, so I'm praying it works, but just wondering if maybe it doesn't work for everyone. Thanks!

Teri