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!