Using Truxima, side effects

Hi, !

It sounds like you have definitely tried many meds! I wish it wasn't such a game of trial-and-error to find the right treatment. And, when it comes to methotrexate, it seems like it's either a great fit or a terrible one; no middle ground. Stopping it was probably the best decision for your situation.

I know one of our health leaders has tried Truxima and she shares a bit of her experience here -- https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/insurance-surprises. I bet other community members have used Truxima and I hope they see your post and chime in here with their experiences with the medication. I assume you've done some research on Truxima, but I wanted to share this information from the Mayo Clinic ( a source I trust) on the medication -- https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/rituximab-abbs-intravenous-route/description/drg-20452349. I do hope if you try Truxima, that it's a good fit for you and brings you come lasting results with minimal side effects!

Best, Erin, Team Member.

I just wanted to chime in and say that I have been on a low dose of prednisone for years, and probably will be for life. Between 4-10mg a day, depending on need. That, combined with a biologic, has seemed to do the best that I can expect from modern medicine right now, but it is enough I feel like. At least for now! It takes a long time to find the right combination of meds for your individual illness - it took me over 20 years! It's frustrating but it can be done. If there's anything else we can do to help, let us know! Above all, just know you are not alone - so many of us have been where you are! Keep on keepin' on, DPM