First Rituxan infusion this Friday - looking for encouragement!

[bgifmo]

Hi everyone,

I'm getting a late Christmas present Friday...my first Rituxan infusion.
I've been on Methotrexate since September, but my sinus congestion and eustachian tube disfunction have not cleared up, not to mention I have developend an ulcer in my nose (still minor right now.)
My doc wanted to try me on MTX first (was diagnosed over the summer) but said at the time he really likes the RTX results with GPA patients. So since over 3 months of MTX didn't have the desired effect, we're going the other route.
So, I'm excited on one hand, hopeful that this is what will put me into remission, and apprehensive on the other because of the list of side effects that are pretty scary.
I just spent 4 days in the hospital over the last couple of weeks because I had blood clots in my lungs, then had to go back in for pneumonia. So sitting still with an IV for 6 hours is no big deal.
The side effects scare me. Like, maybe i need to look into my current life insurance coverage...(scary thought.)
So, I'm looking for some encouraging words.
Thanks!

[XnCelt]

First infusion Oct 4 - second infusion Oct 31 - no side effects…how did yours go?


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[XnCelt]

Do I see you're in the Rochester New York area?


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[bgifmo]

Hi XnCelt, yes, I"m in Rochester. Infusion is Friday, so we'll see how it goes...

[XnCelt]

Rochester was a part of my territory as a Pharma rep back in the 80's.


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[Pete]

I had two infusions in October '13. The only side effect was that I was slightly tired the next day. It didn't keep me from doing anything. Good luck!!

[bgifmo]

Thanks Pete. Glad I have this scheduled for a Friday, plus I'm off work the following week. Couldn't have planned it better...

[rebekah]

Hope the infusions went well for you with few side effects and you are in remission soon!

[Debbie C]

I'll repeat what Rebekah just said !!!

[bgifmo]

Thank for asking Rebekah. The infusion went very well. I had no reactions during or after the infusion. I'm enjoying a great holiday weekend and i'm very encouraged about the future. Next infusion is January 8, so fingers crossed that this gets me into remission. Thanks everyone for the the encouragement and positive thoughts!